Woodcraft of Spokane

Introduction to the Wood Lathe

Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

This class is for the brand new woodturner and those for whom any association with the lathe may have been many years ago. It is also for those who have recently acquired a lathe or those who are anticipating purchasing one. We will introduce you to the basics of woodturning, the medium we use (wood), some of the things you can do on the lathe, which lathe might be best for you, and how to use it safely. You will be told about all of those other things you will need but nobody told you about - tools, grinders, chucks, drills, sandpaper, finishes, etc. Some of these (turning tools for instance) are a necessity, while others are desirable options. We will cover some basic sharpening techniques using a roughing gouge for our demonstration. Time permitting and how well you grasp a few basic tool techniques, you will be guided through making a simple project that you can take home and use. (All materials are included) (CLS311)

Router 101

Sunday, March 22, 2026, 12 PM - 4 PM

Join us for the first in a series of skills building router classes sure to put you on the right track with your new router. This hands-on course will cover the basic functions of one of the workshop's most versatile tools. The router can be used for everything from putting a decorative edge on wood, to making fast and accurate mortise and tenon joints. Topics include router safety, choosing a router, making jigs, bit selection, router tables and more. Students will get practical experience using the fixed base router and router table, while completing a small project. This course provides the foundation for more advanced techniques and classes. CLS729

Basic Cabinet Making

Part 1: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

Learn to make basic cabinets for the kitchen, bathroom or shop in this two-day class. Jay will discuss all aspects of cabinet making such as design, layout, and building the carcass. Jay will teach you how to use the pocket hole jig for joining face frames, and for joining the carcasses of the cabinets. You will make a shelf and then use a jig for drilling shelf pin holes. The router table, table saw, jointer, sander, and planer will all be used. During the class, you will make and then take home a small upper cabinet.