Bowl Turning
Learn about wood selection, grain orientation, and the essential tools and equipment as you turn your first small bowl. For experienced turners, we delve deeper into advanced topics such as the fingernail grind, hollowing techniques, and other areas you wish to explore.
Large Bowl Turning
Explore the differences in turning techniques as you turn bowls that max out or exceed the bed height of a full-sized lathe. This includes working experience to prepare large green log sections into turning blanks, mounting heavy wet wood, and coring.
Spindle Turning
Learn about wood selection, grain orientation, and the essential tools and equipment as you turn your tops, honey dippers, and a rolling pin. We will explore the roughing and spindle gauges, the skew and parting tool, and feel the differences between steel and carbide tools.
Turning Hollow Forms
Experience the depths as we delve deep into a vessel with carbide tools through both large and small bore holes. You will have the opportunity to test out a few long length tools and stablization jigs.
Lidded-Box Turning
Turn a small, lidded box as you learn about end–grain turning. This is a good entry for new turners and an opportunity for experienced turners looking for a new suite of techniques to explore.
Platter Turning
Learn about wood selection, grain orientation, and the essential tools and equipment as you turn a platter or plate and feel the subtle differences turning the curves of a bowl and the flatness of this form.
Turning Spalted Bowls
Experience the fun of turning slightly rotted (spalted wood). Delve into the use of thick, CA glue and other stabilizers and the impact of spalting on sanding and finishing.
Bowl Finishing
Practice a variety of sanding techniques both on and off the lathe and finishes including CA, shellac, acrylic, and polyurethane. Well beyond the everyday, we will delve into using flame for charred finishes, dye, and the use of paint, enamel, and other materials and techniques for unique highlights.
Gauge Sharpening
Bring your skews, parting, bowl, spindle, scrapers, and other gauges to learn many ways to sharpen HSS and carbide turning tools. We will also discuss the various brands and qualities to consider when buying turning tools.
Shaker Hallway Bench
Join us for an engaging multi-session workshop where you’ll build a
charming Shaker-inspired bench. Learn mortise and tenon techniques as you explore the joys of woodworking in a fun and relaxed setting.
Shaker Inspired Step Stool
This is a great first project to learn about woodworking. The step stool comes together quickly with basic joinery to head home with a quick success while learning how to safely use basic shop tools.
Box Planter
Join us for this mid-level workshop where you’ll create a durable box planter using a variety of woodworking techniques, including dados, mortise and tenons. This project is designed to last for years and adds a touch of craftsmanship to your outdoor space.
End-Grain Patterned Cutting Board
Create a stunning end-grain patterned cutting board in this workshop, perfect for all skill levels. Whether it’s your first time making a board or you’re looking to advance your skills,
this project is designed to be both fun and educational.
Charcuterie Board
Are you intrigued by the beauty of charcuterie boards you see at crafts fairs? Join our beginner-friendly woodworking class where you’ll learn to design and build your very own hardwood cutting board.
Groger Noisemaker
In this quiet, calming, and serene class (NOT), participants will create their own wooden noise makers (groggers) using a combination of power and hand tools.
Power Tool Safety
In this essential workshop, participants learn the proper use and safety precautions associated with common power tools found in a wood shop.
Adirondack Chair – from pallets
In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll make a summer classic chair – from pallets. Whether you have built before or never lifted a saw, this is a great class for you.
Bird and Bat Houses
In this beginner-friendly woodworking class, you’ll learn to construct cozy shelters for birds and bats.
Tool and Knife Sharpening
Keeping your knives, chisels, turning gauges, planer irons, and saw blades sharp is critical. Sharp blades not only ensure accurate and clean cuts but also contribute to safer tool use. Whether you want to hone your kitchen knives or tip off your band saw blades, this class will whet your appetite.
Little Free Library Workshop
Join this inspiring workshop to build a Little Free Library that will last for years and become part of the amazing movement to provide free books to your neighborhood!
Chess Board
Create a chess board that you’ll treasure for years! In this workshop, we’ll use techniques similar to those used in making patterned end-grain cutting boards to craft a unique chess board.
Getting Started at Home
Let’s make a hands-on woodworking project where you’ll learn to use the tools you have and discover what additional equipment you might need for home woodworking. We’ll begin in our workshop and then move to your place to complete the project together.
Chopstick Crafting
Learn the basic techniques for shaping, preparing, and finishing hardwoods for crafting food-safe objects for everyday use. Understand the aspects of wood that go into making a durable and usable piece.
Wood Block Prints
Create fine art prints using slices cut from logs and roots.
Kumiko Panels
Learn accuracy and precision to cut and create a 6″ x 6″ Kumiko panel.
Custom Workbench
Build a sturdy workbench and learn variety of joinery and other woodworking techniques
Dice Towers
Learn to make tight miters as you craft one-of-a-kind gaming dice towers and trays.
Shaped Cutting / Charcuterie Board
Make a cutting board with a unique handle using a template and pattern bit on a handheld or table router. We’ll supply quality oak or other wood. You can combine this with the Charcuterie Board Workshop for extra customization.
Juice Groove Cutting Board
Gain experience with both handheld and table-mounted routers by crafting a carving board featuring a juice groove. You’ll work with quality oak or another type of wood supplied for the project. If you wish, you can also join the Charcuterie Board Workshop to create an even more personalized item.
Textures and Wood Turning / Textured Turning
Utilize an array of texturing instruments, such as a Sorby texturing tool, chattering tools, grinder bits, and carving implements, to experiment with diverse surface effects.
Turning with Epoxy – Epoxy Bowl Turning
This workshop includes making an epoxy bowl blank with wood or objects in a pressure pot, followed by shaping and finishing the bowl with carbide and traditional tools in a subsequent session.
Waterfall Cutting Board with Epoxy
Let’s make a cutting board with a river running through it. You can select from a variety of live edge and figured woods to design your own pattern through which we will use epoxy to create a river. We then sand and polish the charcuterie board to perfection.
Make a Giant Lego® Figure
Use the bandsaw, lathe, and table saw to craft a customizable Lego® “maxi-fig,” with optional laser engraving. This workshop is suitable for parents and children aged 14 or older, and is a great group activity. The base fee covers pine or poplar; other woods like oak, maple, or cherry are available at extra cost.
Make a Wood Keyboard
Embrace steampunk! Create a retro-style keyboard for your computer by dismantling a thrift store keyboard and combining it with custom-made keys and exterior parts. Using woodwork, laser engraving, and crafting techniques, you’ll build a one-of-a-kind keyboard compatible with both Mac and PC.
Butterflies, Keys, Stiches and Other “fixes” for Bowl Turning
What are often regarded as defects—such as cracks, splits, and holes—can serve as opportunities to enhance the distinctiveness of our designs. In this workshop, we will utilize wood, leather, cord, and epoxy to effectively transform materials once destined for fireplace into conversation starters.
Choosing a Live Edge Slab
Learn about choosing a live edge slab for tables, benches, and other projects while browsing the selection at a reputable hardwood supplier. We’ll cover species, availability, preparation, pricing, and other important factors. Discounts may apply for slab purchases, and transportation to our wood shop is included at no extra cost if you buy a slab during one of our classes.
Make a Live Edge Slab Table, Bench, Mantle
Let’s join forces to turn a tree slice into an impressive piece of furniture. By highlighting the unique features of a live-edged slab, we can create dining tables, side tables, fireplace mantels, shelves, or benches.
