Woodturning: Make A Harry Potter Wand

Sunday, May 5, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join us in creating a Harry Potter wand. This is a spindle turning class but with a Magical Twist. In this fun class, you will also learn the basics of woodturning, turning a square block into a round spindle, while adding creative coves and beads. You will learn the proper techniques for using basic turning tools, gouges and parting tools. Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

Epoxy 101

Part 1: Sunday, May 5, 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Part 2: Monday, May 6, 2 PM - 5 PM

One of the newest and most "eye-popping" trends in woodworking is the incorporation of epoxies and urethanes. Join us for a two-day journey into this exciting facet of woodworking. You'll be introduced to different types of epoxies, colored dyes, tints and the various types of powders used to create eye catching effects. Some of the topics covered will be, how to choose the correct type of epoxy and mold preparation that leads to a successful project. Each student is responsible for supplying their own notebook, pencil, filter mask / respirator, gloves and closed toe shoes.

CNC I - An Introduction

Monday, May 6, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

If you have ever wanted to learn more about CNC machines then this is the class for you. This lecture class utilizes the Shark CNC Machine and VCarve Software. The instructor will start with the basics; how to set up a Shark CNC machine, what the display commands mean, and VCarve software setup. You will learn how to use the VCarve software including setting the work piece size and understanding the basic Icons. You will learn about designing objects, creating toolpaths, and saving your work. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. The CNC machine will not be used during this class.

Hand Cut Dovetails - Course 2

Wednesday, May 8, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

Course 2 is a hands-on class where students will learn the most beautiful and useful form of dovetail joinery: The: "Half Blind Dovetail". You will cut many dovetails and learn several time-saving shortcuts to achieve beautiful results. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dovetail saw (western or Japanese), sharp chisels (1/2in, 1/4in), mallet, marking knife, dovetail marker, pencil, marking gauge, fret saw or coping saw, 1 pair of dividers, pocket knife and eye protection.

Cabinetry 2: Building Stile & Rail Doors

Saturday, May 11, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

In this class, you'll learn to make stile and rail cabinet doors. Students will take home their completed doors. As in most cabinet making, the table saw and router table are the main tools used for door construction. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Woodworking: Picture Frame

Wednesday, May 15, 1:30 PM - 5 PM

Photo memories are a great way to share special family events. Why not showcase them around your home in a picture frame you made? Join us for a day in the workshop and learn how to safely and creatively, design and build an 8" x 11" picture frame. After this class you will be able to create and build a variety of picture frames at home for your other photo memories. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, dust mask, pencil, notebook, and tape measure. No open toed shoes will be allowed.

Woodturning: A Live Edge Bowl

Saturday, May 18, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This is one of our more advanced bowl turning classes. We will discuss, in detail, how to harvest your own wood along with best practices in logging, storing and understanding where the bowl and platter blanks are in the log. You will learn advanced tool techniques, how to keep the bark on the blank using CA adhesives, elements of design, form and function and different bowl mounting techniques. You will also learn how to keeping the wings of the bowl the same thickness and how to keep the wings aligned with each other. Each student is responsible for supplying their own eye protection, dust mask, face shield, notebook, 1/2in and 3/8in bowl gouge, round scraper, parting tool. Optional Tools: Cordless drill with 3 inch sanding pad. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.

Dovetail Jigs - Basics Using a Porter Cable Jig

Sunday, May 19, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Dovetails are a classic woodworking joint, and in this class, you will learn the ins and outs of Porter Cable's 4200 Series dovetail jigs as you build a box. The 4216 Deluxe Combo Jig will be used by the instructor in the class to show students just how easy it can be to create strong, accurate half-blind dovetails with a quality jig and the know-how to use it! Each student is responsible for supplying their own Porter Cable 4212 or 4216 Deluxe Dovetail Jig with the correct router bits, template guide bushings, safety glasses, hearing protection and a router that will accept the Porter Cable template guide bushings.

CNC II - Making a Simple Sign

Monday, May 20, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This is the second class offered in our CNC curriculum. In this class, students will learn how to make a simple sign. This lecture class utilizes a Next Wave CNC machine and VCarve Software. The instructor will go over work areas, lettering, toolpaths, choosing a bit, and sending it to the machine. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. Students will not create any physical projects. The projects made in your VCarve program are saved and can be used to make the sign on your own.

Sharpening Carving Tools

Wednesday, May 22, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

Carving tools can be difficult to sharpen. Our instructor, has years of experience he would like to share with you. Bring no more than two dull carving tools and you will leave with them razor sharp and the knowledge to sharpen the rest of your tools as well! Each student is responsible for supplying their own one or two dull carving tools, a notebook, pencil, and safety glasses.

Scroll Saw Intarsia

Saturday, May 25, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Intarsia is a technique where beautiful pictures are created in wood using different species and grain patterns for contrast. The cutting is done on a scroll saw and then each individual piece is shaped and sanded to create depth. In this hands-on class, each student will be creating an Intarsia project out of maple and walnut. A scroll saw and scroll saw blades are provided. We recommend that you bring your own saw and Dremel rotary tool if you own them. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

Bandsaw Boxes

Sunday, May 26, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

The bandsaw can be one of the most useful tools in your workshop. In one day, Adam will guide you through the construction of your very own bandsaw box. He will also show you other bandsaw box tricks and techniques as well as cover basic bandsaw set up and how to keep your saw running its best. These boxes make great gifts and after this fun and informative class, you'll be able to make as many as you want! Each student is responsible for supplying their own dust mask, safety glasses or face shield, hearing protection, pencil and notebook. All other class materials will be provided by the instructor.

Cabinetry 1: Building A Carcass & Face Frame

Saturday, June 1, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Woodturning: Pen Turning

Sunday, June 2, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Students will learn the proper steps needed to turn a unique pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen to take home. They make great gifts so sign up today! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

CNC I - An Introduction

Monday, June 3, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

If you have ever wanted to learn more about CNC machines then this is the class for you. This lecture class utilizes the Shark CNC Machine and VCarve Software. The instructor will start with the basics; how to set up a Shark CNC machine, what the display commands mean, and VCarve software setup. You will learn how to use the VCarve software including setting the work piece size and understanding the basic Icons. You will learn about designing objects, creating toolpaths, and saving your work. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. The CNC machine will not be used during this class.

Woodturning: Bowl And Mallet

Saturday, June 8, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.

Wood Finishing: An Introduction

Sunday, June 9, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

In this demonstration class, the instructor will cover sealers, stains, dyes, and hand applied finishes. They will focus on various types of topcoats both water borne and solvent based, as well as some spray finishes. Proper sanding techniques will also be addressed. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, notebook, and pencil.

Woodburning - Basics

Sunday, June 9, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Would you like to learn how to use a woodburning pen and the basics of pyrography? This class will walk you through the basics such as; types of tools, transferring an image to your project piece, basic art techniques, adding color, and how to finish. Each student is responsible for supplying their own woodburning pen with tip, face mask, pen, paper, image of something you want to burn (optional, no larger than 4.5"x4.5"), leather gloves (optional).

Chip Carving - Basics

Saturday, June 15, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Learn this beautiful carving technique from a master in this all day hands on class. Come by the store to see examples of what you will learn and make. Each student is responsible for supplying their own chip carving cutting and stab knives, a carving glove, and safety glasses.

CNC III - Importing Pictures

Monday, June 17, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This is the third class offered in our CNC curriculum. In this class you will learn how to import a picture into the VCarve software. This lecture class utilizes a Next Wave CNC machine and VCarve software. The instructor will go over different project layers, how to import pictures, and how to manipulate the workplace and pictures once they are imported. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. Students will not create any physical projects. The projects made in your VCarve program are saved and can be used to make the project on your own.

An American Classic: The Adirondack Chair

Part 1: Saturday, June 22, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, June 23, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This is a hands-on class where students will build their own chair and take it home along with the templates to build more! By following a plan, using templates and power tools, you will learn to build an American Classic - the Adirondack chair. Instructions for finishing will be covered for you to complete at home. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, cordless drill, router, jigsaw, Adirondack Chair Templates (#836267), safety glasses and hearing Protection.

From Logs To Lumber: How To Harvest Your Own Wood!

Wednesday, June 26, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

Wood is all around us in the form of trees that are often cut down for various reasons. In this lecture/demonstration class, the instructor will teach students to process salvaged wood into lumber. They will discuss and demonstrate techniques like proper processing of raw or "green" wood, storing and drying, use of chainsaws and home shop equipment for lumber making and other topics so you can cut your own lumber! Each student is responsible for supplying their own notebook and pencil.

Inlay Techniques

Saturday, June 29, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Inlay can add to any project, but it can be intimidating. In this hands-on class, Adam will show students multiple ways to create inlay using both routers, the scroll saw, & hand tools. The instructor provides all the wood and students will take home two inlaid wood pieces. Tools provided by the instructor include sharp wood chisels and carving tools, mallet, scroll saw, routers and bits. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

Woodworking: Oval Bentwood Shaker Boxes

Sunday, June 30, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Sometimes simply called Shaker Boxes, you’ve probably admired these gorgeous bentwood boxes before, and here’s your chance to learn to make them! The instructor will provide the forms, the wood, and all the supplies. You just need to want to make two beautiful, nesting hardwood boxes! Tools provided by the instructor include sharp wood chisels, carving knives and small tack-type hammers. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

Kid's Class: Turn A Harry Potter Wand

Monday, July 1, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join us in creating a Harry Potter wand. This is a spindle turning class but with a Magical Twist. In this fun class, you will also learn the basics of woodturning, turning a square block into a round spindle, while adding creative coves and beads. You will learn the proper techniques for using basic turning tools, gouges and parting tools. Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

CNC I - An Introduction

Sunday, July 7, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

If you have ever wanted to learn more about CNC machines then this is the class for you. This lecture class utilizes the Shark CNC Machine and VCarve Software. The instructor will start with the basics; how to set up a Shark CNC machine, what the display commands mean, and VCarve software setup. You will learn how to use the VCarve software including setting the work piece size and understanding the basic Icons. You will learn about designing objects, creating toolpaths, and saving your work. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. The CNC machine will not be used during this class.

Kid's Class: Scroll Saw Puzzle

Monday, July 8, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

In this class your child will learn the basics of safety, operation, and blade selection of the scroll saw. Your child will get the opportunity to practice scroll sawing before creating at least one puzzle and one push toy that they will take home at the end of class. Students younger that 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please wear work clothes and closed toed shoes (wear something that can be ruined). Each student is responsible for supplying their own work gloves and safety glasses.

Woodturning: Bowl And Mallet

Saturday, July 13, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.

Sharpening For Wood Turners

Sunday, July 14, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

The instructor will show you how to sharpen your turning tools in this hands-on class. Methods covered will include diamond stones and the Wolverine jig system on a slow-speed grinder. Please bring a dull turning tool to the class and it will leave with a ready to turn edge. Each student is responsible for supplying their own one (but no more than one) dull turning tool, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Kid's Class: Toy Car

Monday, July 15, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Bring in your child for a fun afternoon where the both of you will participate in building a simple toy car out of wood. Four different, iconic and recognizable patterns will be available for tracing, or you can design your own car. Students younger that 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please wear work clothes and closed toed shoes (wear something that can be ruined). Each student is responsible for supplying their own work gloves and safety glasses.

Jointers, Planers, & Drum Sanders - Basics

Wednesday, July 17, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

In this mostly demonstration/lecture class, students will learn how to use jointers, planers & drum sanders safely and properly. You will learn how to correctly machine rough sawn wood into surfaced lumber. Topics will include setting knives, infeed and outfeed table height, proper feed direction, and reading grain. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, notebook, and pencil.

Furniture Building 101 - 3-Legged Sitting Stool

Saturday, July 20, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Build your very own 3-legged sitting stool in this furniture building class. You will learn the basic techniques needed for building more complex furniture, including tables and chairs. You will be introduced to "rake & splay", sight lines, tapered through tenons, blind tenons, and wedged joints. Each student is responsible for supplying their own bench plane (3, 4 or 5), card scraper, mallet, bevel gauge, sanding block, scribe, flex cut saw, pencil, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Scroll Saw Intarsia

Sunday, July 21, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Intarsia is a technique where beautiful pictures are created in wood using different species and grain patterns for contrast. The cutting is done on a scroll saw and then each individual piece is shaped and sanded to create depth. In this hands-on class, each student will be creating an Intarsia project out of maple and walnut. A scroll saw and scroll saw blades are provided. We recommend that you bring your own saw and Dremel rotary tool if you own them. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

Kid's Class: Lego Coat Rack

Monday, July 22, 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Using a number of common, but simple, hand tools, your junior woodworker can create and build their very own Lego inspired coat rack that they can be proud of. Students under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please wear work clothes and closed toed shoes (wear something that can be ruined). Each student is responsible for supplying their own work gloves and safety glasses.

Jess Crow Intro to Resin Casting

Friday, July 26, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Learn how to cast your own resin blanks in this fun class with Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators. Jess will guide students through the process of mixing colors and resin to create custom 2 x 2 x 6 blanks that can be used for turning projects or re-sawn into knife scales. This class will cover the basics of epoxy resin and each student will do one pour into a predetermined mold provided by Woodcraft. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing with no excessive fabric or loose jewelry. Students who are sensitive to smells should also bring a mask or respirator. You may want to bring paper and pencil to take notes.

Jess Crow River Style Serving Tray

Friday, July 26, 4 PM - 8 PM

Join Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators, for this brand new class where you will learn how to create a river style round. This round can be used as a clock, serving tray, Lazy Susan or more. Once you have the concept down you will be able to take this technique and turn it into a table of any size or shape. Jess will guide students through the river style process, including how you prepare a live edge slab*, how to save not only wood, but epoxy, creating a River Style project using Jess's "more is less" method, adding custom colors and designs, selecting and pouring the proper resin, and more! Students will have the option to select either handles or feet to their boards when they come back to pick up their projects. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing with no excessive fabric or loose jewelry. Students who are sensitive to smells should also bring a mask or respirator. You may want to bring paper and pencil to take notes. *Note about this class. The class will not be using a live edge slab, rather Jess's signature technique to conserve epoxy while having the look of a live river. During class there will be a complete walkthrough on how to build a live edge river table and a syllabus will be made available covering both techniques.

Jess Crow The Ultimate Epoxy Experience

Part 1: Saturday, July 27, 10 AM - 2 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 28, 10 AM - 2 PM

Students who register for this 2-day class will receive 8+ hours of in depth instruction from Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators. Topics covered include using molds, making molds, mixing colorants and resin, conducting deep pours, de-molding projects, sanding, and applying a final epoxy finish. In addition to the extra time spent with Jess in a smaller class setting, all students will receive one of Jess' signature reusable resin molds to take home and use for future projects ($259.99 value)! Students will be working on two projects throughout this class. One will be a multi-layered pour that’s worked on over the two days. The second project, creating a live edge tray, will be done the first day of class and demolded the second day (weather and temperature permitting.) Students will be using TotalBoat ThickSet and TotalBoat MakerPoxy for these projects. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing with no excessive fabric or loose jewelry. Students who are sensitive to smells should also bring a mask or respirator. You may want to bring paper and pencil to take notes.

Jess Crow Ocean Wave Charcuterie Board

Saturday, July 27, 5 PM - 8:30 PM

Make a statement for your home or as a gift! Capture the popular Ocean Wave technique that Jess helped pioneer in this fun, engaging class. During this class, you'll start with a practice board to get a feel for creating cells within epoxy then you'll advance into making your own charcuterie board. Techniques covered include mixing colors and also how not to mix colors. Students will be making two items in this class. One will be a (minimum) 10in x 10in board and the other will be a Charcuterie board. Each student will have the option of doing the signature wave or taking it free form and creating any style epoxy pour they’d like on their larger Charcuterie board. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing with no excessive fabric or loose jewelry. Students who are sensitive to smells should also bring a mask or respirator. You may want to bring paper and pencil to take notes.

Jess Crow Epoxy Art End Table

Sunday, July 28, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Ready to make an epoxy end table? Jess will cover using multiple pigments, inks, and mica powders in this class to create your own captivating one-of-a-kind 15in end table. Learn skills that will propel your future epoxy projects to the next level, including the "no sanding" technique, color dispersion methods, and how to achieve stunning edges. This is a great class to bring a friend or partner to! Friend or partner would need to register for the class too. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing with no excessive fabric or loose jewelry. Students who are sensitive to smells should also bring a mask or respirator. You may want to bring paper and pencil to take notes. Students will be making two items in this class. One will be a (minimum) 10in x 10in board and the other will be the End Table.

Jess Crow Intro to Resin Casting

Monday, July 29, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

Learn how to cast your own resin blanks in this fun class with Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators. Jess will guide students through the process of mixing colors and resin to create custom 2 x 2 x 6 blanks that can be used for turning projects or re-sawn into knife scales. This class will cover the basics of epoxy resin and each student will do one pour into a predetermined mold provided by Woodcraft. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing with no excessive fabric or loose jewelry. Students who are sensitive to smells should also bring a mask or respirator. You may want to bring paper and pencil to take notes.

Jess Crow Ocean Wave Charcuterie Board

Monday, July 29, 5 PM - 8:30 PM

Make a statement for your home or as a gift! Capture the popular Ocean Wave technique that Jess helped pioneer in this fun, engaging class. During this class, you'll start with a practice board to get a feel for creating cells within epoxy then you'll advance into making your own charcuterie board. Techniques covered include mixing colors and also how not to mix colors. Students will be making two items in this class. One will be a (minimum) 10in x 10in board and the other will be a Charcuterie board. Each student will have the option of doing the signature wave or taking it free form and creating any style epoxy pour they’d like on their larger Charcuterie board. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing with no excessive fabric or loose jewelry. Students who are sensitive to smells should also bring a mask or respirator. You may want to bring paper and pencil to take notes.

Jess Crow River Style Serving Tray

Tuesday, July 30, 12 PM - 4 PM

Join Jess Crow, one of the nation's leading epoxy artistic woodworking innovators, for this brand new class where you will learn how to create a river style round. This round can be used as a clock, serving tray, Lazy Susan or more. Once you have the concept down you will be able to take this technique and turn it into a table of any size or shape. Jess will guide students through the river style process, including how you prepare a live edge slab*, how to save not only wood, but epoxy, creating a River Style project using Jess's "more is less" method, adding custom colors and designs, selecting and pouring the proper resin, and more! Students will have the option to select either handles or feet to their boards when they come back to pick up their projects. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable work clothing with no excessive fabric or loose jewelry. Students who are sensitive to smells should also bring a mask or respirator. You may want to bring paper and pencil to take notes. *Note about this class. The class will not be using a live edge slab, rather Jess's signature technique to conserve epoxy while having the look of a live river. During class there will be a complete walkthrough on how to build a live edge river table and a syllabus will be made available covering both techniques.

Woodturning: Bowl And Mallet

Saturday, August 3, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.

Woodturning: Pen Turning

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

Students will learn the proper steps needed to turn a unique pen, from cutting and turning to finishing and final assembly. Each student will turn a pen to take home. They make great gifts so sign up today! Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

CNC I - An Introduction

Monday, August 5, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

If you have ever wanted to learn more about CNC machines then this is the class for you. This lecture class utilizes the Shark CNC Machine and VCarve Software. The instructor will start with the basics; how to set up a Shark CNC machine, what the display commands mean, and VCarve software setup. You will learn how to use the VCarve software including setting the work piece size and understanding the basic Icons. You will learn about designing objects, creating toolpaths, and saving your work. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. The CNC machine will not be used during this class.

Hand Cut Dovetails - Course 1

Wednesday, August 7, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

The topic of this hands-on class is the most fundamental of all woodworking joints: The "Through Dovetail". Students will learn the basics of dovetail layout as well as basic saw and chisel control as we practice cutting many dovetails. Safety and tool selection will be discussed. A handout is provided detailing all of the steps covered in the class as well as some suggested practical exercises to complete as "next steps" to guide your practice. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dovetail saw (western or Japanese), sharp 1/2in and 1/4in Chisels, Mallet, Marking knife, dovetail marker, pencil, marking gauge, fret saw or coping saw, eye protection, pocket knife and a pair of dividers.

Cabinetry 1: Building A Carcass & Face Frame

Saturday, August 10, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Woodturning: Make A Harry Potter Wand

Sunday, August 11, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join us in creating a Harry Potter wand. This is a spindle turning class but with a Magical Twist. In this fun class, you will also learn the basics of woodturning, turning a square block into a round spindle, while adding creative coves and beads. You will learn the proper techniques for using basic turning tools, gouges and parting tools. Tools provided by the instructor include a sharp 1/2in spindle gouge and a sharp 3/16in parting tool. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

Woodturning: A Live Edge Bowl

Saturday, August 17, 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

This is one of our more advanced bowl turning classes. We will discuss, in detail, how to harvest your own wood along with best practices in logging, storing and understanding where the bowl and platter blanks are in the log. You will learn advanced tool techniques, how to keep the bark on the blank using CA adhesives, elements of design, form and function and different bowl mounting techniques. You will also learn how to keeping the wings of the bowl the same thickness and how to keep the wings aligned with each other. Each student is responsible for supplying their own eye protection, dust mask, face shield, notebook, 1/2in and 3/8in bowl gouge, round scraper, parting tool. Optional Tools: Cordless drill with 3 inch sanding pad. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.

Woodworking: Make a Drop Point Knife

Sunday, August 18, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

In this hands-on class, students of any skill level will learn the ins and outs of knife making. Using a knife kit and a set of scales, each student will create their own custom knife to take home. Your instructor will cover attaching the scales to the knife blank, shaping and the final finishing. Each student is responsible for supplying their own knife kit, knife scales, hearing protection and safety glasses.

CNC V - Advanced Techniques

Monday, August 19, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This is the fourth class offered in our CNC curriculum. In this class you will learn how to make a gear from scratch using Transform Functions, Dimensional Work, Guidelines, and Tabs in the VCarve software program. This lecture class utilizes a Next Wave CNC machine and VCarve Software. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. Students will not create any physical projects. The projects made in your VCarve program are saved and can be used to make the project on your own.

Cabinetry 1: Building A Carcass & Face Frame

Saturday, August 24, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

The first step in building cabinets is constructing the "box" or carcass. In this, hands-on, class you will learn the proper techniques to create a strong and durable cabinet carcass. Joinery and assembly techniques for most cabinet applications will be discussed. The Kreg Jig will be demonstrated and used for the face frame assembly. Each student is responsible for supplying their own tape measure, steel rule, adjustable square, pencils or other marking device, notebook, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Woodworking: Make A Laminated Cutting Board

Sunday, August 25, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

In this hands-on class you will be introduced to tools like the table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, drum sander and router. Students will construct a multi-colored cutting board using hardwoods like Maple, Beech, Cherry, Alder, Oak and Walnut. General and machine safety, wood choice and adhesive selection will be covered. AND, you will take home a cutting board fit for the finest gourmet kitchen! Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, note pad and pencil.

Power Carving: Spoon Carving

Wednesday, August 28, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

In this hands-on class the instructor will take each student step by step from a block of hardwood to their own hand made wooden spoon! the instructor has carved dozens of spoons, some of which they will bring in as examples. The class will also cover spoon design, wood choice, and how to finish wooden spoons. Each student is responsible for supplying their own power carver, carving bits/burrs, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Power Carving: An Introduction

Saturday, August 31, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

There is more to power carving than most people think. In this demonstration class, the instructor will cover Foredom and Dremel use, along with power carving techniques using angle grinders, reciprocating carvers, die grinders, bandsaws and even stationary belt sanders! They will also cover safety, wood selection and design considerations. From wooden spoons to large sculpture, power carving can do it all! Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, note pad and pencil.

Router - Basics

Sunday, September 1, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Routers can be intimidating. In this hands-on class, students will learn how to safely use this versatile tool for creating decorative edges, cutting grooves and dadoes, and template routing among other techniques. Bit selection and router accessories will also be covered. It is strongly recommended that you bring your router and any router bits you own. Each student is responsible for supplying their own hearing protection and safety glasses.

Woodturning: Bowl And Mallet

Saturday, September 7, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

In this hands-on class, you will learn both of the main skills in woodturning; face plate turning and how to create all of the basic spindle shapes and cuts. Students will turn a small bowl and a wooden mallet. This is the perfect class for the beginning turner, or a great way to hone your turning skills. Each student is responsible for supplying their own roughing gouge, bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew, parting tool, face shield and dust mask. For more information on the instructor, Carlos Angulo, please visit his website at www.angulowoodturning.com.

CNC I - An Introduction

Monday, September 9, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

If you have ever wanted to learn more about CNC machines then this is the class for you. This lecture class utilizes the Shark CNC Machine and VCarve Software. The instructor will start with the basics; how to set up a Shark CNC machine, what the display commands mean, and VCarve software setup. You will learn how to use the VCarve software including setting the work piece size and understanding the basic Icons. You will learn about designing objects, creating toolpaths, and saving your work. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. The CNC machine will not be used during this class.

Hand Cut Dovetails - Course 2

Wednesday, September 11, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

Course 2 is a hands-on class where students will learn the most beautiful and useful form of dovetail joinery: The: "Half Blind Dovetail". You will cut many dovetails and learn several time-saving shortcuts to achieve beautiful results. Each student is responsible for supplying their own dovetail saw (western or Japanese), sharp chisels (1/2in, 1/4in), mallet, marking knife, dovetail marker, pencil, marking gauge, fret saw or coping saw, 1 pair of dividers, pocket knife and eye protection.

Wood Finishing: An Introduction

Sunday, September 15, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

In this demonstration class, the instructor will cover sealers, stains, dyes, and hand applied finishes. They will focus on various types of topcoats both water borne and solvent based, as well as some spray finishes. Proper sanding techniques will also be addressed. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses, hearing protection, notebook, and pencil.

Woodburning - Advanced

Saturday, September 21, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

In this advanced class, you will learn to burn on other materials such as leather and paper. You will learn how to burn lettering and pictures onto these materials in this hands-on class. The instructor will teach you how to use patterns and will present techniques on how to achieve the best woodburning results. You can bring your own art that can be copied and burned onto the material. Each student is responsible for supplying their own wood burning tool and tips. Optional materials include your own artwork that you can burn onto a 6in x 6in piece of wood. The instructor may bring a variety of other wood burning tools to demonstrate so students can learn and experience the different types.

Woodworking: Oval Bentwood Shaker Boxes

Sunday, September 22, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Sometimes simply called Shaker Boxes, you’ve probably admired these gorgeous bentwood boxes before, and here’s your chance to learn to make them! The instructor will provide the forms, the wood, and all the supplies. You just need to want to make two beautiful, nesting hardwood boxes! Tools provided by the instructor include sharp wood chisels, carving knives and small tack-type hammers. You may bring your own if you desire. Each student is responsible for supplying their own safety glasses and hearing protection.

CNC II - Making a Simple Sign

Monday, September 23, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM

This is the second class offered in our CNC curriculum. In this class, students will learn how to make a simple sign. This lecture class utilizes a Next Wave CNC machine and VCarve Software. The instructor will go over work areas, lettering, toolpaths, choosing a bit, and sending it to the machine. Each student is responsible for supplying their own personal laptop loaded with VCarve Pro Trial. Download VCarve Pro Trial at vectric.com/free-trial/vcarve-pro. This is a lecture class. Students will not create any physical projects. The projects made in your VCarve program are saved and can be used to make the sign on your own.

Marquetry & Inlay: An Introduction

Wednesday, September 25, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

Marquetry is the art of creating pictures with wood veneers. The pieces of veneer are chosen for color, grain and figure. Inlay is similar, except thicker wood is used. In this demonstration class, the instructor will show various techniques for marquetry and inlay, as well as go over the tools, supplies, materials, and sources to help get students started doing their own work. Each student is responsible for supplying their own paper and pencil.

Resawing On The Bandsaw

Saturday, September 28, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

This class is mostly a lecture/demonstration. The instructor will demonstrate the techniques used in resawing a piece of lumber into thinner boards. They will also cover band saw safety, saw setup, and blade choice. After the lecture and demonstration is over, each student will get to resaw a small board and take home the book-matched set! Each student is responsible for supplying their own hearing protection, eye protection, notebook and a pen or pencil.

Hand Plane - Basics

Sunday, September 29, 9:30 AM - 12 PM

The current trend towards hand tool usage most certainly would include Hand Planes. Our instructor has a very keen interest in hand planes and would love to pass his enthusiasm and knowledge along. They will show you how to disassemble, clean, tune-up, sharpen, reassemble, adjust and properly use your hand plane. If you would like to get more use out of a hand plane that's been just sitting in your shop, then this is the class for you. If you own one hand plane that could use some TLC bring it to class and you can follow along. Each student is responsible for supplying their own eye protection, pen and/or pencil, note pad, closed toe shoes, and one hand plane.