Woodcraft of Downers Grove

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504 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Hours of Operations

Sunday

11AM - 4PM

Monday

9AM - 6PM

Tuesday

9AM - 6PM

Wednesday

9AM - 6PM

Thursday

9AM - 6PM

Friday

9AM - 6PM

Saturday

9AM - 5PM

Retail store pricing may vary from internet or catalog pricing.

Woodworking Classes in Downers Grove

$175.00

ALL

Hand Cut Traditional Joinery With Don Washow

with Don Washow

Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

In this class you will learn to layout and hand cut, both through dovetails and mortise and tenons. Starting with the selection and design of joiney you will move quickly through layout process, and then learn to use traditional hand tools. You will learn how to use chisels and saws to pare, chop and cut to a line. At the end of the day you will have hand cut both the through dovetail and mortise and tenon joint.

$175.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering The Tablesaw

with Don Washow

Friday, November 13, 2026, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

This is a full day hands on table saw class using the new Saw Stop table saw. The class starts off with a discussion on equipment tune up and saw blade selection, then moves quickly to safety procedures and hands on experience. Planning your cuts, saw set up, the correct use of push sticks, feather boards, hold downs, and guards will be explained. You will practice ripping, crosscutting on a sled, cut dadoes, Cut rabbets, and learn to cut tenons. Don will explain how to build his favorite jigs and fixtures and demonstrate them for you. Extensive handouts will be provided.

$190.00

Beginner/Intermediate

Mastering Hand Applied Finishes

with Don Washow

Friday, November 20, 2026, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

This is an advanced hands-on, finishing class for everyone. The class begins with a discussion on surface preparation and the selection of sand paper. You will learn what surface each grit will produce and be able to recognize when to advance to the next grit. Each student is expected to prepare numerous hardwood samples obtaining preparation results from 150, through 400 grit. We will discuss and use oil finishes, oil base poly urethanes, and water base poly urethanes as clear top coats. The second half of the class will introduce you to numerous pre stains, stains (both oil and water based), dyes, and dye stains.

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JessEm Demo (Day 1)

Friday, November 13, 2026, 11 AM - 1 PM

Explore two days of hands-on demos featuring JessEm's precision-engineered router lifts, stock guides, joinery systems, and patented marking and measuring tools. See how their Canadian-made machining, innovative lift designs, and Flex Grip-equipped rulers and squares deliver accuracy, safety, and repeatable results across the shop. Plus, enjoy 15% off all JessEm products during the event so you can Show Off Your Skills on your next project!

JessEm Demo (Day 2)

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Explore two days of hands-on demos featuring JessEm's precision-engineered router lifts, stock guides, joinery systems, and patented marking and measuring tools. See how their Canadian-made machining, innovative lift designs, and Flex Grip-equipped rulers and squares deliver accuracy, safety, and repeatable results across the shop. Plus, enjoy 15% off all JessEm products during the event so you can Show Off Your Skills on your next project!

Machinery for the Small Shop

Saturday, November 21, 2026, 1 PM - 2 PM

Learn how to choose the best machinery for a small shop, including when benchtop tools offer the right balance of capability, footprint, and value for efficient woodworking.

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