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De-mystify this joint that’s been used for centuries. Learn to saw properly, how to use hand tools to get those crisp edges we all drool over when we see them. We’ll discuss how to do layouts, which steps are most critically and give you some great little hints to make your joints strong first of all, then pretty. It’s a very fun, challenging and relaxing class. We’ve even got a list of what we consider are the bare essentials for hand joinery.
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What to expect: The first part we discuss and show the 12 different types of wood that are available. We then show how to use a table saw correctly and safely. We go right into glue up. The second half we show you how to use a planer and belt sander. We then pick an edging style and show you how to use a router table. We then show you how to use an orbital sander. Finally, we oil up the board to protect and bring out the natural grain. Lastly bring home your new custom cutting board!
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Spend a day learning how to make a Walnut Mitered box. We do a lot of demonstration how to cut miters properly, how to use a shooting plane, how to cut splines to add strength to your miters, how to make liners, how to maintain grain direction in a box, and final finish and sanding. This class is intended as a hands on demonstration. The boxes we build will be sent to Lemons Of Love. They will donate the boxes to cancer survivors as a a keepsake box. You will get the knowledge on how to build them, get to have a hands on experience, and you’ll leave with enough walnut to build your own.
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During this class we will demonstrate and display every step required for you to build your own 3d cutting board. We’ll go over the use of the machines and materials for you to learn the best way to build these beautiful boards.
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March 28, 2026 9am – 12pm
Turn a platter class. Come learn to turn a wood platter! Similar to the intermediate bowl class, taking a bowl class first is required. We'll be using what we learned in previous bowl class and adding different styles of high speed steel tools to make a beautiful platter. So many uses! We'll also be covering sharpening of some lathe tools.3 hour classCost $150 -
March 21 & 22, 2026 9am – 5pm each day
This class is for beginners and people with previous experience that want to learn the process, tools, and materials to safely build hand made furniture. We each build our own side table from locally sourced cherry. We have a base prototype but everyone has the opportunity to make some small changes in the design. You’ll be using many foundation tools including powered tools, and hand tools. We’ll go through the proper use of all the tools, setups, and most of all safety. It’s a great and fun project to get you started in hand made woodworking projects.Max 6 students. -
March 19, 2026 6pm – 8pm
Come turn your own pen on a wood lathe! This is a beginning level class designed to not only make your own pen, but try your hand at wood turning. They are a lot of fun to make, make wonderful gifts, and there’s nothing like sculpting your own pen by your hand, for your own hand!! We have over 30 varieties of wood to choose from and we’ll take you start to finish so you take home your own hand made pen, but also know how to do it all on your own in future.Cost is $79 which includes all materials, shop time, and professional instruction.Max 4 people. 2 hour class -
March 14, 2026 9am - 4pm
Learn to use hand tools properly to cut this joint used for literally centuries. We’ll show you how to do to layouts, what tools you’ll need, and the techniques to make your own dovetail joint. You’ll leave here with your own jointed boards, and the knowledge to now build almost any type of furniture using this joint. Beginning to advanced level 1 day 6 hours -
March 10, 11 & 12, 2026 6pm – 9pm each night
In this class you’ll be building one of three designs you pick from. End grain cutting boards are a far more unique looking board then your standard cutting board, and are better for your knives. This is a three evening class where you’ll learn to glue up, use a sled on a table saw, use a jointer, use a router, sand, and apply a finish. You’ll leave with a beautiful board of your own using local and exotic species of wood.Cost is $185 which covers everything including materials, shop time, and professional instruction.Max class size 4 Beginner to advanced -
March 7, 2026 1pm – 4pm
Have you taken the bowl class? This is your next step, re learning techniques presented in the bowl class, but we'll be stepping you up to High Speed Steel tools. Teach you how to use them and how to sharpen them.We'll be making 7" bowls for your to finish and take home. Species of wood will vary with each class.3 hour classCost is $150 -
March 7, 2026 9am – 12pm
Have you taken the bowl class? This is your next step, re learning techniques presented in the bowl class, but we'll be stepping you up to High Speed Steel tools. Teach you how to use them and how to sharpen them.We'll be making 7" bowls for your to finish and take home. Species of wood will vary with each class.3 hour classCost is $150
