This class is an introduction for woodworkers interested in learning how to sharpen their own handsaws and backsaws.

Cabriole legs are the signature of Queen Anne Furniture but they can be used and revised in contemporary styles also- Check out the techniques!

Join nationally known furniture maker, Tim Coleman to learn how to saw your own veneer on the bandsaw and use it to create visually exciting patterns and textures.

Check out this unique little table with Miek Pekovich- it has a lot of great techniques in a small package!

David takes the mystery out of incorporating Sketch up into your woodworking skills

Bring your boxes, colors & surface carving to a new level with Michael Cullen!

Have you wanted to try your hand at designing furniture, but were afraid to take the plunge? Learn the fundamentals of furniture design that will get you headed in the right direction.

Handplanes can be one of the most useful and rewarding tools in the workshop – or they can be one of the most frustrating! Learn how to effectively use handplanes in your work with Ct. Valley School of Woodworking director, Bob Van Dyke

If you have ever done any re-sawing then you know how cool a book matched panel can be. When you incorporate veneers into your work the possibilities for creating spectacular patterns are almost endless!

This class has been specially created for students who want to learn the basics of upholstery while taking home a rewarding and challenging project. If you are new to upholstery or have taken some of Mike's classes before- you will get more out of this class than you thought possible,

Japan boasts some of the oldest wooden buildings on earth. Their longevity relies on intricate joinery that not only can withstand years of exposure to the elements, but are also reversible for the inevitable repairs.

In this second of what we hope will be a recurring “up close” seminar with Patricia Kane, Friends of American Arts Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Art Gallery, we will examine the differing construction & ornamentation of several federal card tables from Yale’s extensive collection.

No staple guns, no compressors- just a tack hammer, some tacks, scissors, needle and thread- that's what was used to make some of the greatest upholstery ever and that is what you will use to begin learning the process!

Join nationally known furniture maker, Tim Coleman for this fascinating look into various techniques to create visually exciting textures and patterns to furniture surfaces. In this class with Tim students will explore two primary techniques to embellish surfaces with patterns and texture using a few simple tools and a scroll saw.

Adding carving and textures to your work can add a whole new dimension! Don't miss this unique hands on class with Michael Cullen

Stop making compromises with your router. Stop getting “close enough”. Learn how to use some of the most abundant molding planes of the past to get the exact profile you are after.

In woodworking- like a lot of things- there is no one “right” way- there are bunches of different ways to accomplish the same thing and that is what this class is all about. I will not be telling you what I think is the "best" way- that is for you to decide- and you will have the opportunity to learn a number of different methods.