Box Making 1

Part 1: Saturday, June 29, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

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

In this two-day class, students will learn and enjoy the art of making a basic box along with the chance to achieve something special that will help enhance their woodworking knowledge and skills. Don is an experienced woodworking teacher and maker of many exquisite wooden boxes. The class will cover an introduction to wood and its properties, examples of different box joints, the use of basic shop tools such as the table saw and bandsaw along with veneering techniques and wood finishing. With Don's guidance, students will create their own box while giving them a memorable experience and the ability to take on more challenging box making projects. This class will be a prerequisite to more complex box making classes that will be scheduled in the future. Tuition includes an additional materials fee of $35.

Getting the Most from Your Tablesaw Without Losing Blood or Tears

Tuesday, July 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

The tablesaw is the focal point of any well-equipped workshop. This class is designed primarily for the beginner just starting out in woodworking and to introduce students, through hands-on experience, to the safe and proper way of using the tablesaw. Mickey will demonstrate the basic operations of ripping and crosscutting along with the proper setup and blade selection for each of the operations. In addition, various jigs will be demonstrated and used to augment the tablesaw's versatility in making wood joints safely and efficiently. This class will also be a prerequisite for more advanced courses that involve tablesaw use.

Build an Heirloom Bookcase

Part 1: Monday, July 8, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, July 9, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 3: Wednesday, July 10, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 4: Thursday, July 11, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Part 5: Friday, July 12, 9:30 AM - 4 PM

Everyone can use a few extra shelves especially bookcases. Bookshelves can work in any room and probably would be filled as soon as the finish dries. In this week-long class, Justin will guide students in the construction of a free-standing, elegant bookcase with four shelves. Students will learn how to construct a carcass using cabinet making techniques including: loose tenon joinery, rabbets, edge-banding, and router moldings. Approximate size is: 60"H x 30"W x 11"D.