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Plane Making 101
Instructor:	Bill Blackburn
Class Times:	Thursday, May 23, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Thursday, May 30, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	2 - 4
Tools Required:	Bring Your Own Tools If You Wish
Description:	This class will focus on a polishing plane based on Japanese design. The plane is about 6" long, made from a single piece stock. It can be pulled, pushed or used in a circular motion. Students will learn how to layout, cut the wood body, finish and tune the plane including sharpening the blade and chip breaker wedge. Students will also learn a basic heat treating process (discussion & sample). Using the techniques learned in this class, you will be able to make a block plane any size or shape in one or two days instead of the two or three days needed for a bandsawed plane.
Tuition:	$125
Tuition Notes:	$125.00 plane iron + chip breaker

Basic Lathe Turning Techniques
Instructor:	Harry Williams
Class Times:	Saturday, May 25, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Tools Provided. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques applicable to spindle turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety is emphasized. Emphasis is on the four basic spindle cuts: bead, cove, notch and planing. Students will use a roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool and skw. Materials and all tools are provided.
Tuition:	$95

Intermediate Scrollsaw
Instructor:	Chuck Collins
Class Times:	Sunday, May 26, 2013 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 6
Tools Required:	Bring your scrollsaw.
Description:	"WOW" your family and friends with what you can do with compound cuts on your scrollsaw. Compound cut is a unique cutting technique that allows scrollers to go a step beyond conventional three-dimensional designs. Instead of cutting just one design in the round, you are actually cutting two separate designs for each compound piece. You will learn block preparation, pattern application, jigs used for making the cuts and finishing as time allow. You will cut the sailboat and anchor patter using jigs which you will take home. Additional patters and wood blocks will also be available.
Tuition:	$75

Crown Moulding
Instructor:	Jim Mcwilliam
Class Times:	Sunday, June 02, 2013 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Skill Level:	Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size:	3 - 6
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses/Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	In this four hour class students will be introduced to the safe use of the motorized miter saw in conjunction with cutting the corner joints for successfully installing crown and other types of trim. Unlock the mystery of cutting corner joints for all types of trim. The different types of mouldings and their uses will be introduced. Angle finding tools will be demonstrated and students will have the opportunity to use them while using the motorized miter saw to cut mouldings to fit. Students will fit moulding to inside corners, and outside corners while being introduced to the various tools required.
Tuition:	$60

Pen Turning
Instructor:	Jeanette Gonzales
Class Times:	Thursday, June 06, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques primarily applied to pen turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available as well as a pen kit. Safety will be emphasized. Mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis will be on pen turning techniques and styles. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools which will greatly eliminate sanding of the finished product, and various finishes will be discussed. Material and all tools provided.
Tuition:	$45

Turning Lidded Boxes & Dishes
Instructor:	Art Fitzpatrick
Class Times:	Saturday, June 08, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size:	3 - 6
Tools Required:	No Tools Needed. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn the basic faceplate wood lathe techniques combined with end-grain hollowing techniques. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety will be emphasized. Various means of mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis is on design and precision fitting of lids. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools that will greatly reduce the need of sanding the finished product. Students will complete one or two small boxes or dishes as time permits.
Tuition:	$95

Lathe Turned Bowls
Instructor:	Harry Williams
Class Times:	Sunday, June 09, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic faceplate wood lathe techniques. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety will be emphasized. Various means of mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis will be on faceplate (side grain) turning. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools that will greatly eliminate sanding of the finished product. Students will complete one or two small bowls as time permits. Material and all tools will be provided. Completion of Basic Lathe or some turning experience is required for this class.
Tuition:	$95

Sharpening Chisels & Plane Irons
Instructor:	Bill Blackburn
Class Times:	Thursday, June 13, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring A Dull Chisel Or Plane Iron
Description:	We will show you how to put the perfect edge on your tools using water stones. This is a hands-on class. Bring one of your tools to sharpen (no more than one please). You will take it home honed and ready to use.
Tuition:	$50

Basic Lathe Turning Techniques
Instructor:	Bill Rogers
Class Times:	Saturday, June 15, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Tools Provided. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques applicable to spindle turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety is emphasized. Emphasis is on the four basic spindle cuts: bead, cove, notch and planing. Students will use a roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool and skw. Materials and all tools are provided.
Tuition:	$95

Basic Veneering
Instructor:	Mike Henderson
Class Times:	Sunday, June 16, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Veneer saw. If you don't have one, you can purchase one (at the store) prior to the class.
Description:	Veneer opens up new opportunities for woodworkers to create striking and beautiful furniture beyong the limitations of solid wood construction. This course will give you the basics of working with veneer. You will learn about how veneer is produced, the tools used to work with veneer, the best substrates and glue, and common patters of laid veneer. In addition to practice in working with the tools and veneer, each student will cut and tape veneer for a four piece matched panel and glue it up in class. Upon completion of the course the student should be capable of doing basic veneer operations on their own projects.
Tuition:	$95

Introduction To Oval Shaker Box Making
Instructor:	Jeanette Gonzales
Class Times:	Thursday, June 20, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM Thursday, June 27, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	2 - 4
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses/Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Learn the art of boiling and shaping wood to make a set of cherry oval boxes in this two-day class. You will leave the class with a set of boxes. Materials for the class will be supplied.
Tuition:	$150

Basic Router Techniques
Instructor:	Ron Higgins
Class Times:	Saturday, June 22, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Your Router If You Have One
Description:	This class will cover three objectives: to introduce and familiarize the students to the router and router components, to review the various router bits and the appropriate application of each, and to familiarize the students with the operation and adjustment of the router. This is a hands-on class, so each student will have the opportunity to make several cuts. Course material includes safety, bit selection, router maintenance, depth setting, pattern routing, edge routing, reading the grain and hands-on exercises. All materials will be supplied.
Tuition:	$95

Basic Lathe Turning Techniques
Instructor:	Harry Williams
Class Times:	Sunday, June 23, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Tools Provided. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques applicable to spindle turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety is emphasized. Emphasis is on the four basic spindle cuts: bead, cove, notch and planing. Students will use a roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool and skw. Materials and all tools are provided.
Tuition:	$95

Bandsaw 101
Instructor:	Fred Wilmott
Class Times:	Saturday, June 29, 2013 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	This class will help you get the best performance from this truly versatile machine. Learn setup and tune-up, blade selection, alignment and safety. Learn the best way to make a tight turn, how to re-saw boards and much more. Great class for a new saw owner or experienced woodworkers who want to sharpen their skills.
Tuition:	$65

Scroll Saw Basics
Instructor:	Jim Steele
Class Times:	Saturday, June 29, 2013 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Your Scroll Saw If Possible
Description:	Introduction to the basics of scroll saw use and techniques. Course includes instruction and practice on fine-tuning the saw, blade types and uses, blade changing, performing inside and outside cuts, safety and using patterns.
Tuition:	$45

Pen Turning
Instructor:	Jeanette Gonzales
Class Times:	Sunday, June 30, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques primarily applied to pen turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available as well as a pen kit. Safety will be emphasized. Mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis will be on pen turning techniques and styles. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools which will greatly eliminate sanding of the finished product, and various finishes will be discussed. Material and all tools provided.
Tuition:	$45

Basic Lathe Turning Techniques
Instructor:	Harry Williams
Class Times:	Saturday, July 06, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Tools Provided. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques applicable to spindle turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety is emphasized. Emphasis is on the four basic spindle cuts: bead, cove, notch and planing. Students will use a roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool and skw. Materials and all tools are provided.
Tuition:	$95

Intro to Hand-cut Dovetails
Instructor:	Mike Henderson
Class Times:	Saturday, July 13, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	All tools and materials are provided for your use
Description:	This class will teach you the basics required for hand-cut dovetails, including tools required, layout, marking and sawing the line. You will have the opportunity to use different tools to discover which work best for you. Safety operations will be emphasized. You will learn both technique of through dovetails and half blind dovetails. The coverage of half blind dovetails will depend on the student progress on the through dovetail section and will vary from full student projects to an instructor demonstration if time is short.
Tuition:	$95

Turn A Pepper Mill
Instructor:	Woodcraft Staff
Class Times:	Sunday, July 14, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	No Tools Needed. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	You will turn a 6" pepper mill using figured hardwood and a 6" pepper mill mechanism. All materials will be supplied. Every kitchen needs a pepper mill. The aroma and taste of freshly ground pepper brings a new dimension to your culinary skills. This class will use and build upon spindle turning techniques and wood holding methods while you make this beautiful and useful item. Completion of the Basic Lathe course or approval of the instructor is required for this course.
Tuition:	$95

Lathe Turned Bowls
Instructor:	Harry Williams
Class Times:	Saturday, July 20, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic faceplate wood lathe techniques. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety will be emphasized. Various means of mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis will be on faceplate (side grain) turning. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools that will greatly eliminate sanding of the finished product. Students will complete one or two small bowls as time permits. Material and all tools will be provided. Completion of Basic Lathe or some turning experience is required for this class.
Tuition:	$95

Relief Carving - Flower
Instructor:	Mike Henderson
Class Times:	Sunday, July 21, 2013 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	Beginner
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	None
Description:	Take your turned projects or furniture to the next level. Personalize your work with details. This class will introduce you to the steps necessary to hand carve a simple relief of a flower. The skills learned will enable you to graduate to more complex patterns and subjects of your own choosing. You will also learn how to choose and use the proper tools with a razor sharp edge that you will learn to maintain yourself. Time permitted we will also discuss design and finishes.
Tuition:	$75

Pen Turning
Instructor:	Jeanette Gonzales
Class Times:	Thursday, July 25, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques primarily applied to pen turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available as well as a pen kit. Safety will be emphasized. Mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis will be on pen turning techniques and styles. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools which will greatly eliminate sanding of the finished product, and various finishes will be discussed. Material and all tools provided.
Tuition:	$45

Basic Lathe Turning Techniques
Instructor:	Bill Rogers
Class Times:	Saturday, July 27, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Tools Provided. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques applicable to spindle turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety is emphasized. Emphasis is on the four basic spindle cuts: bead, cove, notch and planing. Students will use a roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool and skw. Materials and all tools are provided.
Tuition:	$95

Crown Moulding
Instructor:	Jim Mcwilliam
Class Times:	Sunday, July 28, 2013 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Skill Level:	Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses/Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	In this four hour class students will be introduced to the safe use of the motorized miter saw in conjunction with cutting the corner joints for successfully installing crown and other types of trim. Unlock the mystery of cutting corner joints for all types of trim. The different types of mouldings and their uses will be introduced. Angle finding tools will be demonstrated and students will have the opportunity to use them while using the motorized miter saw to cut mouldings to fit. Students will fit moulding to inside corners, and outside corners while being introduced to the various tools required.
Tuition:	$60

Turning a Goblet
Instructor:	Art Fitzpatrick
Class Times:	Saturday, August 03, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	Intermediate
Class Size:	3 - 5
Description:	Students will learn to turn wooden goblets from a single piece of wood using a “progressive” wood turning technique. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety will be emphasized. Various means of mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis is on design and “finesse”. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools that will greatly reduce the need of sanding the finished product. Students will be able to complete one or two goblets as time permits.
Tuition:	$95

Table Saw Basics
Instructor:	Jim Mcwilliam
Class Times:	Sunday, August 04, 2013 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	No Tools Needed. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	In this four-hour course the safe use of the table saw, methods of tuning up, caring for your table saw and the proper procedure for squaring lumber will be discussed. Each student will have the opportunity to observe and ask questions that pertain to the table saw and in some cases be able to perform operations that require hands-on training. Safety and safe use of the table saw will be emphasized at all times. Each student will learn the proper eight-step procedure for squaring lumber. Squaring lumber is an essential skill for making accurate projects and for conserving materials.
Tuition:	$50

Sharpening Chisels & Plane Irons
Instructor:	Bill Blackburn
Class Times:	Thursday, August 08, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring A Dull Chisel Or Plane Iron
Description:	We will show you how to put the perfect edge on your tools using water stones. This is a hands-on class. Bring one of your tools to sharpen (no more than one please). You will take it home honed and ready to use.
Tuition:	$50

Intermediate Scrollsaw
Instructor:	Chuck Collins
Class Times:	Sunday, August 11, 2013 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring your scrollsaw.
Description:	"WOW" your family and friends with what you can do with compound cuts on your scrollsaw. Compound cut is a unique cutting technique that allows scrollers to go a step beyond conventional three-dimensional designs. Instead of cutting just one design in the round, you are actually cutting two separate designs for each compound piece. You will learn block preparation, pattern application, jigs used for making the cuts and finishing as time allow. You will cut the sailboat and anchor patter using jigs which you will take home. Additional patters and wood blocks will also be available.
Tuition:	$75

Segmented Bowl Turning
Instructor:	Jim Driskell
Class Times:	Saturday, August 10, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	Intermediate
Class Size:	3 - 5
Description:	You will learn to design, lay out, construct and turn a segmented bowl. Jim Driskell will show you how to build the necessary jigs and fixtures to cut the segments. Some bowls may contain many hundreds of pieces. There is no end to the creativity involved in the construction of these turnings. Time allowed, Jim will also cover more elaborate design rings. He will provide you with a disk covering his intructions on design rings.
Tuition:	$175

Basic Router Techniques
Instructor:	Ron Higgins
Class Times:	Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Your Router If You Have One
Description:	This class will cover three objectives: to introduce and familiarize the students to the router and router components, to review the various router bits and the appropriate application of each, and to familiarize the students with the operation and adjustment of the router. This is a hands-on class, so each student will have the opportunity to make several cuts. Course material includes safety, bit selection, router maintenance, depth setting, pattern routing, edge routing, reading the grain and hands-on exercises. All materials will be supplied.
Tuition:	$95

Basic Veneering
Instructor:	Mike Henderson
Class Times:	Sunday, August 18, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Veneer saw. If you don't have one, you can purchase one (at the store) prior to the class.
Description:	Veneer opens up new opportunities for woodworkers to create striking and beautiful furniture beyong the limitations of solid wood construction. This course will give you the basics of working with veneer. You will learn about how veneer is produced, the tools used to work with veneer, the best substrates and glue, and common patters of laid veneer. In addition to practice in working with the tools and veneer, each student will cut and tape veneer for a four piece matched panel and glue it up in class. Upon completion of the course the student should be capable of doing basic veneer operations on their own projects.
Tuition:	$99

Basic Lathe Turning Techniques
Instructor:	Bill Rogers
Class Times:	Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Tools Provided. Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques applicable to spindle turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety is emphasized. Emphasis is on the four basic spindle cuts: bead, cove, notch and planing. Students will use a roughing gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool and skw. Materials and all tools are provided.
Tuition:	$95

Lathe Turned Bowls
Instructor:	Harry Williams
Class Times:	Sunday, August 25, 2013 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic faceplate wood lathe techniques. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available. Safety will be emphasized. Various means of mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis will be on faceplate (side grain) turning. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools that will greatly eliminate sanding of the finished product. Students will complete one or two small bowls as time permits. Material and all tools will be provided. Completion of Basic Lathe or some turning experience is required for this class.
Tuition:	$95

Pen Turning
Instructor:	Jeanette Gonzales
Class Times:	Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	Students will learn basic wood lathe techniques primarily applied to pen turning. Each student will have a lathe and needed tools available as well as a pen kit. Safety will be emphasized. Mounting work on the lathe will be demonstrated and discussed. Emphasis will be on pen turning techniques and styles. Students will learn to cut with lathe tools which will greatly eliminate sanding of the finished product, and various finishes will be discussed. Material and all tools provided.
Tuition:	$45

Bandsaw 101
Instructor:	Fred Wilmott
Class Times:	Saturday, August 31, 2013 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Safety Glasses Or Shield If You Would Like To Use Your Own
Description:	This class will help you get the best performance from this truly versatile machine. Learn setup and tune-up, blade selection, alignment and safety. Learn the best way to make a tight turn, how to re-saw boards and much more. Great class for a new saw owner or experienced woodworkers who want to sharpen their skills.
Tuition:	$65

Scroll Saw Basics
Instructor:	Jim Steele
Class Times:	Saturday, August 31, 2013 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Skill Level:	None
Class Size:	3 - 5
Tools Required:	Bring Your Scroll Saw If Possible
Description:	Introduction to the basics of scroll saw use and techniques. Course includes instruction and practice on fine-tuning the saw, blade types and uses, blade changing, performing inside and outside cuts, safety and using patterns.
Tuition:	$45