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Acrylic & Corian Pens
Instructor: Derek Mayhew
Class Times: Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Basic set and eye protection.
Description: Whether you've made lots of wood pens or are a beginner, learn how to get professional results with synthetics. Drill, prep and mount your pen blank, then practice turning and polishing techniques to achieve a dazzling finish. WARNING: Wherever you show off this pen, everyone will want to order one with their favorite colors. Fee includes Cigar kit and choice of Acrylic or Corian blank.
Tuition: $75

More Lathe Projects
Instructor: Derek Mayhew
Class Times: Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Roughing gouge, spindle gouge and parting tool.
Description: Whether you are a new turner, or just completed our pen class, here's your next turning adventure. You'll learn to use the three most important tools for any new turner: the roughing gouge, spindle gouge and parting tool. In just a few hours our series of turning exercises build your skills and confidence so you can tackle larger and more complex pieces. Combine with the Pen Turning class for just $135. Materials $9.
Tuition: $85

Bandsaw 101 Pair of Cutting Boards
Instructor: Clem Clemens
Class Times: Sunday, May 26, 2013 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: The bandsaw can be a challenge till you learn how to properly adjust its guides, set tension, and understand how blade width and tooth type affect the cut. Practice technique while making a pair of curve-fitted cutting boards in contrasting woods (you'll take pieces home ready for glue up). Then setup the machine to resaw exotic wood slices you also get to keep, suitable for a knife handle or other project.
Tuition: $75

Table Saw Fundamentals
Instructor: Derek Mayhew
Class Times: Saturday, June 01, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: Our goal is to prepare you to safely and effectively use a table saw. We review safe rip and crosscut techniques then demonstrate accessories to get the most out of your saw. We separate myth from fact so you choose the proper blade type and know how to check and adjust saw alignment. You will also see how various jigs and shop-built sleds assure accuracy. (Our classroom is equipped with SawStop, the safest table saw ever made.) Mostly demo, with some hands-on exercises.
Tuition: $65

LUMBER PREP - Jointer & Planer Techniques
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Saturday, June 01, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Hearing Protection & Safety Glasses
Description: Learn to mill rough lumber to your project specs. We demonstrate the fine points of machine setup and safety. Get hands-on practice with the thickness planer, jointer and table saw to achieve true and square results. We'll identify cupping, twisting and bowing which determine the sequence of steps to minimize waste and preserve the best features of each board.
Tuition: $65

Carve a Wood Spirit Hiking Stick
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Sunday, June 02, 2013 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Carving knife, gouge, V-tool, glove and thumb guard.
Description: Learn how to carve a bearded old man or "wood spirit." Faces can be a challenge but anyone can learn with our method. This type of face can be modified for all sorts of character carvings and walking sticks. Some carving experience helpful. $15 materials.
Tuition: $70

Picture Frame Construction
Instructor: Rodney Pratt
Class Times: Sunday, June 09, 2013 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: None
Description: Rodney, a professional framer, will help you learn how to make quality picture frames. You will get experience sizing and cutting frame stock, matte and glass, then assemble everything. Fee includes frame stock and all materials for a picture up to 10x12 inches. Materials $20 payable to instructor day of class.
Tuition: $90

Sharpening For Turners
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Thursday, June 13, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Dull Turning Tools, Eye Protection
Description: Maybe it's time to stop dealing with dull or incorrectly sharpened tools. A little time invested in sharpening technique pays huge dividends in the life of your tools and the quality of your turnings. You'll learn how to set up grinder jigs for spindle and bowl gouges, parting tools and skews. Each person will get hands-on practice.
Tuition: $65

Hand Planes & Scrapers
Instructor: John McCormick
Class Times: Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Your Hand Planes, Or Try Ours
Description: Our instructor is a true expert...he owns hundreds of vintage and modern planes. Learn to tune up and adjust various types of hand planes, and proper technique to achieve a clean shave. Then learn to setup and use a card scraper to achieve a fine finish on your projects. Also check out our related class on Sharpening for Planes and Bench Chisels.
Tuition: $65

Machine Cut Dovetails
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Saturday, June 15, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Eye & Hearing Protection
Description: Learn how to make strong and decorative dovetail joints. We demonstrate how to setup the jig for both through and half-blind dovetails. To get the most out of this class, bring your own Porter-Cable 4212 or 4216 jig (with half-blind and through dovetail templates) plus a router that accepts P-C bushings. Please sign up at least one week in advance since we need to prepare material for each person. Call for details.
Tuition: $90

Sharpening - Chisels, Plane Irons & Scrapers
Instructor: John McCormick
Class Times: Sunday, June 16, 2013 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Your Dull Bench Chisel, Plane Blade or Scraper
Description: Learn the correct use of a grinder to restore the bevel on nicked or badly worn blades. Then create a sharp working edge using a honing jig. We cover pros and cons of oil stones, waterstones, diamond plates and wet-dry abrasive paper. Then learn how to sharpen and use a card scraper.
Tuition: $65

Spray Finishing
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Thursday, June 20, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: N/A
Description: Part of the Finishing School series...Learn why High Volume/Low Pressure (HVLP) spraying is ideal for many projects. We show how to make an improvised, folding spray booth, when to use lacquer, oil or water-based finishes, surface prep and spraying techniques. Take home your very own sample plaque with General Finishes new fast-curing water based urethane.
Tuition: $65

Learn To Turn - Part 1
Instructor: Mike Kuterbach
Class Times: Saturday, June 22, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Roughing gouge, spindle gouge, paring tool & safety glasses
Description: Find out for yourself why so many woodworkers have a passion for turning. In this session you will learn correct use of the roughing and spindle gouges, and parting tool. Recommended for new turners...or anyone who aspires to take their turning up a notch. Save on both classes today for just $170. Materials $5 payable to the instructor.
Tuition: $85

Bowl Turning
Instructor: Mike Kuterbach
Class Times: Saturday, June 22, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 4 - 5
Tools Required: Your fingernail grind bowl gouge, scraper, parting tool and face shield.
Description: Learn how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and finishing the base. With hands-on guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. Materials $10 payable to the instructor. Save on both turning classes today for $170.
Tuition: $95

Pepper Mill on the Lathe
Instructor: Bryan Teich
Class Times: Sunday, June 23, 2013 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Intermediate
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Roughing Gouge, Spindle Gouge, Parting Tool (Skew optional)
Description: Learn to turn a pepper mill...and add some spice to your life. You will learn how to mount a piece for boring (drilling), to accept the grinder mechanism. Then, use your spindle turning experience to create a pleasing and functional form for the mill that fits the dimensional specs. Once you know the process, you can make customized pepper mills for presents or even sell them. Not beginner turning class - since some previous spindle turning experience is required. Wood and kit $18.50 extra.
Tuition: $80

Carving 101
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Thursday, June 27, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Carving knife and gouge.
Description: Learn carving basics while making a Celtic style decorative spoon. Practice techniques for transferring the design, roughing and refining convex and concave shapes with a combination of tools. Fee includes basswood blank prepared in advance by the instructor. Call for tool recommendations.
Tuition: $75

Build a Shop Cabinet
Instructor: Paul Lafferty
Class Times: Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 5
Tools Required: Bring or purchase eye and hearing protection.
Description: Make a wall cabinet in a day that will have a practical use for your shop, laundry area, basement or garage. You'll learn how to construct the cabinet carcass, make and attach a face frame using Kreg pocket hole screw joinery. Then make a door frame fitted with a flat panel. A great class to help you gear up for more advanced cabinet projects you may want to tackle. You must already be proficient with a table saw, or complete the Table Saw Basics class prior to this class. Materials $65
Tuition: $135

Bandsaw 101 Pair of Cutting Boards
Instructor: Clem Clemens
Class Times: Sunday, June 30, 2013 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: The bandsaw can be a challenge till you learn how to properly adjust its guides, set tension, and understand how blade width and tooth type affect the cut. Practice technique while making a pair of curve-fitted cutting boards in contrasting woods (you'll take pieces home ready for glue up). Then setup the machine to resaw exotic wood slices you also get to keep, suitable for a knife handle or other project.
Tuition: $75

Pen Turning
Instructor: Clem Clemens
Class Times: Thursday, July 11, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Spindle gouge and eye protection.
Description: Pen turning is a fun, easy and low cost way to get started in woodturning. Amaze friends and family with the elegant pen you learn to produce, every bit as nice as those at expensive gift shops. Once you know the basics, the possibilities - and colors - are endless.
Tuition: $65

Router 101
Instructor: Bill Campbell
Class Times: Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Hearing and Eye Protection
Description: Routers are indispensable for decorative edges and joinery. Your instructor explains router types, how to use them for various applications. Class combines lecture-demo with some hands-on practice. Learn safe hand held router technique with bearing guided bits, edge guides and a guide rail. Combine with the Router Table class for $10 savings.
Tuition: $70

Router Table & Door Making Basics
Instructor: Bill Campbell
Class Times: Saturday, July 13, 2013 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Hearing Protection & Safety Glasses
Description: Build on your basic routing experience with this intro to the router table. We demonstrate techniques, then you get hands-on practice. You'll quickly appreciate why a router table is the safest and most accurate tool for decorative edges and joinery. Includes a demo of frame and flat panel door construction. Combine with the Router 101 class for just $140. Materials $14
Tuition: $80

Carve a Wood Spirit Hiking Stick
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Sunday, July 14, 2013 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 3 - 6
Tools Required: Carving knife, gouge, V-tool, glove and thumb guard.
Description: Learn how to carve a bearded old man or "wood spirit." Faces can be a challenge but anyone can learn with our method. This type of face can be modified for all sorts of character carvings and walking sticks. Some carving experience helpful. Stick, $15 extra.
Tuition: $70

Bandsaw 101 Pair of Cutting Boards
Instructor: Clem Clemens
Class Times: Thursday, July 18, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: The bandsaw can be a challenge till you learn how to properly adjust its guides, set tension, and understand how blade width and tooth type affect the cut. Practice technique while making a pair of curve-fitted cutting boards in contrasting woods (you'll take pieces home ready for glue up). Then setup the machine to resaw exotic wood slices you also get to keep, suitable for a knife handle or other project.
Tuition: $75

Table Saw Fundamentals
Instructor: Derek Mayhew
Class Times: Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 6
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: Our goal is to prepare you to safely and effectively use a table saw. We review safe rip and crosscut techniques then demonstrate accessories to get the most out of your saw. We separate myth from fact so you choose the proper blade type and know how to check and adjust saw alignment. You will also see how various jigs and shop-built sleds assure accuracy. (Our classroom is equipped with SawStop, the safest table saw ever made.) Mostly demo, with some hands-on exercises.
Tuition: $65

LUMBER PREP - Jointer & Planer Techniques
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Saturday, July 20, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 6
Tools Required: Hearing Protection & Safety Glasses
Description: Learn to mill rough lumber to your project specs. We demonstrate the fine points of machine setup and safety. Get hands-on practice with the thickness planer, jointer and table saw to achieve true and square results. We'll identify cupping, twisting and bowing which determine the sequence of steps to minimize waste and preserve the best features of each board.
Tuition: $65

Hand Cut Dovetails
Instructor: Mark Prickett
Class Times: Sunday, July 21, 2013 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Dovetail Saw, Chisels, Marking Knife (call for recommendations)
Description: Learn proven methods for laying out, cutting and fitting through dovetails. Mark routinely dovetails his custom furniture and his practical experience will save you many hours of trial and error. Fee for materials, $10 .
Tuition: $90

Pyrography...Woodburning 101
Instructor: Mike Vied
Class Times: Sunday, July 28, 2013 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Your own woodburning kit with basic tips.
Description: If you yearn to burn...this is the class for you. Mike Vied is a very accomplished local pyrographer whose impressive works include flat art as well as decorated lathe turned pieces. You will learn how to use the basic tip shapes to create lines of varying width, shading and texture effects. You'll complete and take home a stylized woodburned image from a provided pattern. Wood included. Purchase your woodburning kit in advance and bring it to the class.
Tuition: $75

Sharpening Carving Tools
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Thursday, September 05, 2013 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 3 - 6
Tools Required: Your dull carving tools
Description: A quality carving tool can be ruined in seconds with the wrong sharpening approach. Mike shows how to achieve a razor sharp edge on carving knives, gouges and even the tricky V-tool. Learn how to use diamond, Arkansas (oil) stones, ceramic, the Worksharp machine and bench strop.
Tuition: $65

Learn To Turn - Part 1
Instructor: Mike Kuterbach
Class Times: Saturday, September 07, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Roughing gouge, spindle gouge, paring tool & safety glasses
Description: In this session you will learn correct use of the most essential spindle turning tools (roughing and spindle gouges, and parting tool.) Recommended for new turners...or anyone who aspires to take their turning up a notch. Save on both classes today for just $170. Materials $5 payable to the instructor.
Tuition: $85

Bowl Turning
Instructor: Mike Kuterbach
Class Times: Saturday, September 07, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Your fingernail grind bowl gouge, scraper, parting tool and face shield.
Description: Learn how to prepare and mount a blank, size a tenon, chuck mounting, rough vs. finishing cuts, reverse mounting, hollowing with gouges and scrapers and finishing the base. With hands-on guidance you'll soon be turning out elegant bowls. Materials $10 payable to the instructor. Save on both turning classes today for $170.
Tuition: $95

Teed Off Bottle Stopper
Instructor: Derek Mayhew
Class Times: Sunday, September 08, 2013 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Spindle gouge and eye protection.
Description: Yes, a Golf Ball On a Bottle Stopper -- Learn to turn a classic wood and cork bottle stopper, topped off with a recycled golf ball. This is one corker of a bottle stopper that will get comments, especially from your golfer friends. Prior pen turning or some spindle experience required. Fee $70 includes materials.
Tuition: $70

Sharpening - Chisels, Plane Irons & Scrapers
Instructor: John McCormick
Class Times: Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: 3 - 6
Tools Required: Your Dull Bench Chisel, Plane Blade or Scraper
Description: Learn the correct use of a grinder to restore the bevel on nicked or badly worn blades. Then create a sharp working edge using a honing jig. We cover pros and cons of oil stones, waterstones, diamond plates and wet-dry abrasive paper. Then learn how to sharpen and use a card scraper.
Tuition: $65

Router 101
Instructor: Bill Campbell
Class Times: Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Hearing and Eye Protection
Description: Routers are indispensable for decorative edges and joinery. Your instructor explains router types, and uses. A fact filled lecture-demo class with everyone getting some hands-on practice. Learn safe hand held router technique with bearing guided bits, edge guides and a guide rail.
Tuition: $80

Router Table & Door Making Basics
Instructor: Bill Campbell
Class Times: Saturday, September 14, 2013 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Hearing Protection & Safety Glasses
Description: Watch us demo techniques, then help you get hands-on practice. You'll quickly appreciate why a router table is the safest and most accurate tool for decorative edges and joinery. Make and take home your own door frame using rail and stile router bits. Materials $14 (materials free if combined with the Router 101 class)
Tuition: $80

Sketch Up Software 101
Instructor: Leo Melick
Class Times: Sunday, September 15, 2013 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: 5 - 8
Tools Required: None
Description: Learn dozens of time saving tips for designing projects using Sketchup software (free download). Leo is a professional CAD operator and experienced woodworker, so you're sure to learn a lot just by watching. Or, bring a laptop with Sketchup and copy his example step by step. It's the new way to layout and easily revise projects for yourself or a client.
Tuition: $70

Bandsaw 101 Pair of Cutting Boards
Instructor: Clem Clemens
Class Times: Thursday, September 19, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: The bandsaw can be a challenge till you learn how to properly adjust its guides, set tension, and understand how blade width and tooth type affect the cut. Practice technique while making a pair of curve-fitted cutting boards in contrasting woods (you'll take pieces home ready for glue up). Then setup the machine to resaw exotic wood slices you also get to keep, suitable for a knife handle or other project.
Tuition: $75

Table Saw - Tuneup & Technique
Instructor: Derek Mayhew
Class Times: Saturday, September 21, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Description: A complete overview of proper table saw use. Essential for new users or anyone wanting a refresher of techniques and accessories to improve accuracy and safety. Alignment check, blade choices, finger saving techniques for the miter gauge and fence and other table saw aids. (Our classroom is equipped with SawStop, the safest table saw ever made.) Mostly demo, with some hands-on exercises.
Tuition: $65

Table Tech
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Saturday, September 21, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Hearing and eye protection.
Description: NEW CLASS...combining techniques useful for all sorts of table and furniture projects. Use a taper jig on the table saw to make a leg, route a mortise and also make a tenoned apron piece. Materials $17. (materials free if combined with Table Saw class.
Tuition: $75

Carve a Shelf Elf
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Sunday, September 22, 2013 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 3 - 6
Tools Required: Basic carving tools, safety glove and thumb guard.
Description: This new class project will allow you to try your hand at character carving with a minimum of tools. Learn how to rough out the shape, form a nose, add his barely visible squinted eyes and scruffy beard details. Then perch your goofy elf on a shelf and expect to get lots of gift hints from friends and family. Materials $7.
Tuition: $75

Sharpening Turning Tools
Instructor: Mike Okner
Class Times: Thursday, September 26, 2013 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: 3 - 6
Tools Required: Dull Turning Tools, Eye Protection
Description: Maybe it's time to stop dealing with dull or incorrectly sharpened tools. A little time invested in sharpening technique pays huge dividends in the life of your tools and the quality of your turnings. You'll learn how to set up grinder jigs for spindle and bowl gouges, parting tools and skews. Each person will get hands-on practice.
Tuition: $65

Acrylic & Corian Pens
Instructor: Derek Mayhew
Class Times: Saturday, September 28, 2013 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 3 - 5
Tools Required: Spindle gouge and eye protection.
Description: Whether you've made lots of wood pens or are a beginner, learn how to get professional results with synthetics. Drill, prep and mount your pen blank, then practice turning and polishing techniques to achieve a dazzling finish. WARNING: Wherever you show off this pen, everyone will want to order one with their favorite colors. Fee includes Cigar kit and choice of Acrylic or Corian blank.
Tuition: $75

Bud Vase & Bottle Stopper
Instructor: Derek Mayhew
Class Times: Saturday, September 28, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 3 - 5
Description: Two acrylic turning projects for the price of one. Make a mini flower bud vase and an acrylic bottle stopper while learning techniques for shaping, sizing, drilling and polishing acrylic. Materials $12.50 (materials free when combined with the Acrylic Pen class)
Tuition: $75

Pyrography...Woodburning 101
Instructor: Mike Vied
Class Times: Sunday, September 29, 2013 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Skill Level: None
Class Size: 4 - 6
Tools Required: Your own woodburning kit with basic tips.
Description: If you yearn to burn...this is the class for you. Mike Vied is a very accomplished local pyrographer whose impressive works include flat art as well as decorated lathe turned pieces. You will learn how to use the basic tip shapes to create lines of varying width, shading and texture effects. You'll complete and take home a stylized woodburned image from a provided pattern. Wood included. Purchase your woodburning kit in advance and bring it to the class.
Tuition: $75