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Intro to Woodturning - 1 spot left!
Sep
13
to Sep 14

Intro to Woodturning - 1 spot left!

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Explore the world of woodturning. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Projects to be completed include a woodcarving mallet and a bowl as well as various knick-knacks that will be created while doing exercises.

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Upholstery Basics: Wrap and Staple Essentials - FULL
Sep
27
10:00 AM10:00

Upholstery Basics: Wrap and Staple Essentials - FULL

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Begin your upholstery journey with this entry level and versatile project - a wrapped and stapled seat cushion. Whether you want to reupholster old furniture or add upholstery to furniture you build, this class will teach you the basic tools and techniques. The wrap and staple upholstery method can be used on a variety of furniture pieces such as dining chairs, bar stools, ottomans, head boards and more.

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Intro to Woodturning - FULL
Oct
25
to Oct 26

Intro to Woodturning - FULL

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Projects to be completed include a woodcarving mallet and a bowl as well as various knick-knacks that will be created while doing exercises.

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Upholstery Basics: Wrap and Staple Essentials - FULL
Oct
25
10:00 AM10:00

Upholstery Basics: Wrap and Staple Essentials - FULL

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Begin your upholstery journey with this entry-level and versatile project - a wrapped and stapled seat cushion. Whether you want to reupholster old furniture or add upholstery to furniture you build, this class will teach you the basic tools and techniques. The wrap and staple upholstery method can be used on a variety of furniture pieces such as dining chairs, bar stools, ottomans, head boards and more.

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Finishing Basics - 4 spots left!
Oct
26
10:00 AM10:00

Finishing Basics - 4 spots left!

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Do you have a nearly complete project at home that’s ready for that perfect finishing touch? (Or two? We all do!) Let’s tackle one together in this hands-on finishing workshop. We will demystify the many different wood finishes on the market and how to choose the right finish for your project. You will learn best practices for surface preparation, application methods, and achieving your desired aesthetics. 

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End Grain Butcher Block Cutting Board - FULL
Nov
8
to Nov 9

End Grain Butcher Block Cutting Board - FULL

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End grain cutting boards and butcher blocks are very durable and with proper care can last for generations. They are great for form and function as they are both beautiful and utilitarian. Use them daily in your kitchen or just leave them on your counter for decoration, they are great conversation pieces.

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Shaker Oval Boxes
Nov
8
9:00 AM09:00

Shaker Oval Boxes

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Spend a day mastering the Shakers’ timeless method for bending thin wood into elegant oval boxes. Through live demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll discover how heat and moisture make wood flexible, then learn the precise steps for shaping, fastening, and finishing a matched set of three nesting boxes. No prior experience or tools are required—all materials and equipment are provided.

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Scroll Saw Ornaments
Nov
9
9:00 AM09:00

Scroll Saw Ornaments

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Learn scroll saw basics while creating a unique, handcrafted ornament - the perfect gift to loved ones or a little slice of holiday cheer. In this class, students will learn scroll saw safety with proper blade selection, installation, and tension. You will also learn how to transfer a pattern, proper techniques with cutting, blade-entry holes, and table squaring. Students can choose from a variety of ornament designs and will be able to create multiple pieces to take home. We will also have milk paint available to add embellishment to your ornament.

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Learn Dovetail Joinery - FULL
Nov
22
to Nov 23

Learn Dovetail Joinery - FULL

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This class is geared toward people who have beginner woodworking skills and want to learn more advanced techniques, but students new to the woodshop are also welcome to join! Students will learn the skill of hand cut dovetails while using layout tools, chisels and handsaws. At the end of the class, you will take home a step stool that is practical yet beautiful enough to leave out on display.

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Learn Dovetail Joinery
Dec
20
to Dec 21

Learn Dovetail Joinery

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This class is geared toward people who have beginner woodworking skills and want to learn more advanced techniques, but students new to the woodshop are also welcome to join! Students will learn the skill of hand cut dovetails while using layout tools, chisels and handsaws. At the end of the class, you will take home a step stool that is practical yet beautiful enough to leave out on display.

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Woodshop Safety for Teens
Dec
20
10:00 AM10:00

Woodshop Safety for Teens

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With the guidance of an experienced instructor, you’ll get hands-on with real tools and machines—yes, you will be running a table saw, miter saw, band saw, and more (safely, of course). You’ll learn the same safety standards used in professional shops, and by the end of the day, you’ll walk away with serious skills and a certification to prove it.

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