Lift Lid Keepsake Box

Sunday, May 12, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Learning how to build a lift lid box is a great introduction to box making. The skills used to cut accurate miters will be explained in detail as students make their own box. The joints will be reinforced with splines of an accenting wood to add strength and beauty. You will be using a variety of tools to accomplish this including the table saw, router, drum sander and various hand tools. We will be using hardwoods to complete this project and you can take it home to apply the final finish. Different finishing techniques will be discussed in the class.

Pen Turning Basics

Monday, May 13, 9 AM - 1 PM

Use basic spindle turning skills to craft two beautiful wooden ink pens. Learn all the components used such as pen blanks, mandrels, pen mills and the pen press. Next you will make a Slim Line pen, then choose to either make a Wall Steet II pen or a Cigar pen on the lathe. Pen turning is easy and enjoyable, and you end up with a couple of great ink pens.

Intro to Kumiko

Part 1: Wednesday, May 15, 2 PM - 9:30 PM

Part 2: Thursday, May 16, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

It’s easy to understand why Kumiko has been appreciated century after century. Its eye-pleasing patterns appear complex. However, the process is straight forward and easy to execute with minimal tools. Once the material is prepped and the loud power tools shut down, you can enjoy the peaceful, zen-like process of assembling the panel. By the end of class, each student will have assembled one Asa-No-Ha hemp leaf pattern. Each student will also leave for home with two jig blocks and enough material to assemble a second, larger panel. With these skills, Kumiko is a playful design element that will surely find its way into your future projects. We hope you will join us as we turn off the power tools, slow down a little, and step up our hand tool skills while learning the process of an ancient woodworking tradition.