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: classes@VashonMakerSpace.org ) […]
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 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 […]
