Basic Woodworking

Part 1: Saturday, May 4, 9 AM - 6 PM

Part 2: Sunday, May 5, 9 AM - 6 PM

HANDS-ON. OUR MOST POPULAR CLASS!! ADULTS ONLY - NO YOUTH - 18 YEARS AND OLDER. This foundation course introduces you to the wonderful world of woodworking. You will learn how to set alignment and use the chop saw, table saw, jointer, planner, band saw, router table and a stationary sander. Safety will be emphasized with each machine. Each student will complete a hands-on project using basic joinery techniques. Types of wood and finishing techniques will also be discussed. This is a great class and it fills quickly every month so, sign up A.S.A.P. TUITION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE SCHEDULED SEMINAR.

Basic Turning

Part 1: Monday, May 6, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, May 7, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, May 8, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. Paul DeMars will teach this dynamic and fundamental, "3-session", class for all beginning turners. Session #1: Spindle Turning. This class is geared to help you get started on the lathe. Tool selection, handling, safety and machine basics will be covered. You will learn how to make cuts to produce beads, coves and other basic spindle shapes. Session #2: Bowl Turning/Face Grain. Perfect your basic skills by learning to turn a wooden bowl. Face plate turning, tool selection, techniques, sanding and finishing will be covered. Session #3: Bowl Turning/End- Grain. Learn to turn another style of bowl by it's end-grain. End-grain bowls are very different than face-grain bowls and will allow you to expand your turning skills. Paul is a great teacher and will provide each student with hands-on skills that will last a lifetime.

Turn A Wooden Shop Mallet

Part 1: Thursday, May 9, 6 PM - 10 PM

Part 2: Friday, May 10, 6 PM - 10 PM

HANDS-ON. TURN BEADS AND COVES. Our bowl turning instructor, Michael Boyle, has come up with a new and awesome class that will help you learn the proper way to turn Beads and Coves. You will turn a Shop Mallet. Beads and Coves are the two fundamental designs used in all forms of turning. They are used to decorate all types of woodworking projects like bowls, candlesticks, tools handles and even finials. A finial can dress up the lid of a turned bowl or a lidded box. Students will learn turning techniques, tool selection, wood selection and finishing details. Traditional tools are recommended to cut the fine details but, carbide tools are welcome. Class size is limited to only 5 students so, SIGN-UP A.S.A.P.