Woodcraft of Nashville

Woodworking Fundamentals II

Part 1: Thursday, March 20, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Friday, March 21, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will receive hands-on practice with generating a cut-list, processing lumber, laying out and creating joinery, cutting tapered legs, assembling tables, and applying an oil finish (as time allows). Along with developing the foundational skills learned in Fundamentals I, the main focus of this class is on discussing pros and cons of several joinery methods, including pocket screws, dowels, dominos, and Mortise and Tenons. Students will be able to apply at least one of these methods to their Shaker End Table projects, and will leave with a better understanding of woodworking joinery and furniture construction techniques. PRE-REQUISITE: Woodworking Fundamentals I OR Table Saw/Jointer/Planer.

Date Night: Plant Stand

Monday, March 24, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Bring your date to this class to make a Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand! Students will receive hands-on practice with creating domino and half-lap joinery, tapering and shaping legs, and preparing surfaces for finish. Each couple will leave with a completed plant stand as well as a ceramic pot!

DATE NIGHT: PAIR OF TURNED PENS

Thursday, March 27, 6 PM - 8:30 PM

A couple who takes this course will get the chance to turn a pair of pens under the tutelage of one our pen-turning experts. Each student will prep, turn, finish, and assemble his/her own pen.