CNC 101: Vectric Vcarve Basics

Part 1: Friday, May 3, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Saturday, May 4, 9 AM - 5 PM

Two full days of hands-on software instruction in Vectric’s Vcarve. Learn how to create a CNC job, design and edit vectors using basic shapes and text, create basic toolpaths, add bits to tool database and save g-code for machining. The second day will include hands on machining; and discussing/ designing strategies to use a CNC machine. PROJECTS: various simple cutouts and signs. PRE-REQUISITE: CNC 100

SPOON CARVING

Sunday, May 5, 12 PM - 5 PM

Spoon carving is a fun, almost anywhere/anytime carving activity. Learn to select material for carving, rough out your blank, avoid injury, deal with tricky grain issues and how to finish your new spoon. Our instructor will share tips, provide feedback and help troubleshoot any difficulties you experience in completing your project.

Oil Finishing By Hand

Tuesday, May 14, 5:30 PM - 8 PM

More than an afterthought, more than simply preservation and protection, finishing is THE step that takes you from project to masterpiece. There is no better compliment to a fine functioning piece of woodwork than a deep, rich oil finish that is also easy to maintain. In this class, students will learn how hand rubbed oil finishes enhance both the beauty and livelihood of wood, a brief history of finishing, demonstrations of several brands and types of finishes, and the student will leave with a hardwood trivet (or cutting board?) with one coat of the finish of their choice and the know-how not only to keep it beautiful, but also to nourish the beauty as the years go by. Woodwork only gets more beautiful over time when hand rubbed oil finishes are used.