Students will build a medium size classic six board chest using basic cabinet case construction techniques. Basic woodworking processes and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools taught in our introductory course will be reviewed. Please note: This is not a beginning level class. Project materials are in addition to the course […]
This class will cover woodworking procedures for planing, sawing, squaring, boring, and joining using only hand tools. Students will learn “old time craftsperson” techniques to build two essential woodworking tools, construct mortise and tenon joints, and develop a deeper understanding of wood features such as grain direction and hardness. Discover the essence of woodworking in […]
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 […]
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, or similar item. […]
Students will build a medium size classic six board chest using basic cabinet case construction techniques. Basic woodworking processes and safe operation of commonly used portable and stationary power tools taught in our introductory course will be reviewed. Instructors have years of experience as builders and high school & college woodworking instructors. Please note: This […]
This class will cover woodworking procedures for planing, sawing, squaring, boring, and joining using only hand tools. Students will learn “old time craftsperson” techniques to build two essential woodworking tools, construct mortise and tenon joints, and develop a deeper understanding of wood features such as grain direction and hardness. Discover the essence of woodworking in […]
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 […]
What do expert tool users mean when they say that a tool is “sharp?” In this class you will learn. You will sharpen a woodworking chisel to perfection and, by doing so, you will gain an understanding of the principles that guide the process of sharpening ALL edge tools. Scholarship support is available (email: [email protected] ) […]
This 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, routing with fences, router tables, and template routing will be demonstrated. Students will have an opportunity for hands-on practice of the […]
Router Seminar II is a continuation of the Router Seminar I class. It is intended for students with some experience operating a router. This class is mainly focused upon woodworking joints and drawer construction using the router. Demonstration and plans for specialized jigs and fixtures will be provided. Students may bring their own router to […]
Woodwork needs protection from dirt and the elements. From fats to modern synthetics, this class is a crash course in the alchemy that has been devised to do the job down through the ages. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! Scholarship support is available ( email: [email protected] ) Class limited to 10 adults (age […]
Router Seminar III is a continuation of the Router Seminar II class. It is intended for students with some experience operating a router. Demonstration and plans for building your own router table, and for specialized jigs and fixtures will be provided. Dovetail joint construction using the hand-held router with template bushing. Splined miter and box […]
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 any “case constructed” furniture forms including bookcases, bureaus, blanket chests, benches, and many more. The mixed […]
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 […]
