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.
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.
