Build a 3-legged stool! Learn the rudiments of building “staked furniture” using the wet/dry joinery method of construction. This way of building wooden furniture traces its roots back to the earliest known furniture. It is a simple and practical building method, adaptable to many forms. With just a bit of imagination one can use it […]
Introduction to Woodworking This hands-on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn steps of woodworking procedure, cost estimation, planing, jointing, ripping, crosscutting, and dado joint construction. Related topics will include hardware and fastener applications. Students will construct a step stool, plant stand, […]
Learn to carve a kitchen spoon from green, unseasoned wood using a few simple hand tools. The instructor will demonstrate the process of making a spoon from raw wood to rough blank to finished product and guide you through the process from a prepared blank. This one-day class runs 9:00am - 4:00pm, with a one […]
Session will introduce basic safety, skills, tools and concepts of wood turning on a lathe. Individuals will each work on a take home project as they practice their intro skills and gain familiarity with wood turning. Instructor will supply a ready made blank for this first class as well as demonstrate the process of blank […]
Make holiday table decorations and tree ornaments while learning how to safely use a bandsaw, a scroll saw, and a portable jig saw. Students will cut out and assemble one or two projects from among a choice several designs Class fee -$50 , Materials fee $5 -- Total $55 Students must be 18+ […]
Build a Wooden Tool Tote! Building one’s own tool box is a rite of passage that every woodworker must experience. Join this six week class to build a proper home for your tools–a classic tool tote. With only 15 hours of class time at your disposal, you will face the age-old dilemma of the working […]
Introduction to Woodworking This 6 session hands on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and safe operations of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn steps of woodworking procedure, cost estimations, planing, jointing, ripping, crosscutting, and dado joint construction. Related topics will include hardware and fastener applications. Students will construct a step […]
Sharpen an Ax! Abraham Lincoln famously said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax.” Woodcutters, lovers of the wedge and edge, this three-hour class is for you! Come learn the differences between a felling ax and a splitting ax, and how to shape […]
Learn to use the most accurate and reliable equipment and techniques to make a frame for a picture or photo of your choice. Students will learn where to buy or how to make their own frame stock, how to size the frame for the display piece, cut and assemble the frame, mount the piece in […]
Introduction to Woodworking Spring '24 This hands-on class will cover basic woodworking techniques and the safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools. Students will learn the steps of the woodworking procedure, cost estimation, planning, jointing, ripping, crosscutting, and dado joint construction. Related topics will include hardware and fastener applications and wood finishing […]
Six Board Chest In this class, you will build a small storage chest, similar to a blanket chest, using a classic construction method that dates back to the Middle Ages. It is a versatile technique well worth learning and adaptable to most “case-constructed” furniture forms, including bookcases, bureaus, blanket chests, benches, and many more. The […]
Learn to use a router to engrave, form a decorative wood edge, or cut a basic woodworking cabinet joint. This introductory class will present basic information about using one of the most versatile tools in the shop. Topics include router safety, types of routers and bits, bit installation, adjustment, and router maintenance. Handheld routing - […]
Expand your capabilities with the use of a router table to handle small work pieces, do pattern routing, cut woodworking joints, and turn your router into a jointer. This class is a continuation of the Router Techniques I class, and is intended for students with some experience operating a router. A demonstration and plans for […]
Learn how to use router accessory attachments and make special fixtures to construct sophisticated woodworking joints - such as a dovetail joint using the hand-held router with template bushing, or splined miter and box finger joints done on the router table. This class is a continuation of the Router Techniques I and II classes, and […]
