Lady's work Tables were the ultimate in early 19th century constpicous consumption- Think FANCY!!!- They are a great & unqiue furniture form that will be a lot of fun to build!

Join furniture maker and educator Andrew Hunter and spend three days learning the Japanese approach to joinery while working exclusively with handtools.

Many of you have expressed the desire to accompany CVSW director Bob Van Dyke on one of his frequent visits to the Yale Art Gallery’s Hume American Furniture Study Center in West Haven, CT.

If you have not been to the Yale Furniture Study you owe it to yourself! Just do it!!

Don't miss this chance to see the Yale Furniture Study!

What a great way to get into weaving! make two really useful back packs!

You can weave a natural fiber backpack any size and any shape! Learn how with Sue Muldoon.

Also known as the Bat House- This handy fixture is part of a "machine assisted" system to cut great handcut dovetails- every time!!

This class will be a combination lecture, demonstration and hands-on session which will provide an overview of the history, tools, techniques and materials of upholstery.

Take a weekend and begin to learn the ancient trade of blacksmithing- and - make a useful and unique marking knife that you can use in your woodworking projects!

In this class we jump into the world of electric guitar construction. Students will each build their own guitar based on the world famous Fender Telecaster (yeah- that’s the one Bruce Springsteen plays!) or the equally famous Fender Stratocaster.

Mike South will introduce students to the basics of cutting and inlaying various types of shell products and other materials into musical instruments and other flat surfaces.

Add sand shading to your repertoire - the possibilities are endless!

Expand your horizons- and your skills!! Blacksmithing can be great fun and learning about how hardware is made will give you a whole new appreciation!

This is a great transitional William & Mary to Queen Anne piece of furniture that will look great in your house! And- it has a Connecticut history!

This is a great project with some excellent techniques for you to learn!

Learn the Basics of Windsor chair making- build a Windsor Style Live Edge bench or a Perch Stool- either project has all the skills needed for other Windsor projects!

This is a great project to learn the fundamentals of case construction while making a great piece that can fit anywhere- It will teach you inlay skills and strengthen your joinery skills.

An accurate simple miter sled for the tablesaw makes all the difference in the world!

This project packs a big punch when it comes to lessons in case, door, and drawer construction.