Specialty & Weekend Classes

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Traditional Hand-Sewn Upholstery with Michael Mascelli

one 2 day weekend

$425.00

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!

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Unique & Creative Surfaces w Tim Coleman

1 weekend

$425.00

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.

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Unique Surface Carving with Michael Cullen

2 day weekend

$425.00

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

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Using Wooden Molding Planes with Planemaker Matt Bickford

one) two day weekend

$495.00

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.

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Yes Folks- There Really are more than 10 ways to cut Dovetails! with Bob Van Dyke

two day class

$425.00

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.

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Week-long Classes

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A Deep Dive into Handtool Joinery with Frank Strazza

five consecutive days

$965.00

This class is a great opportunity to learn the fundamentals and the fine points of traditional joinery done entirely by hand. Everything from the basics of sharpening to the basics of furniture joints.

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A week of Inlay with Steve Latta: Diving Into the Deep End!…….

6 consecutive days

$965.00

Join nationally known inlay expert Steve Latta for a deep dive into a week of all things inlay!

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All About Handcut Dovetails with Frank Strazza

4 consecutive days

$845.00

Dovetails are considered to be the hallmark of fine joinery and Frank Strazza has been teaching this iconic woodworking joint for years.

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Blended Woodworking with Frank Strazza. Build an End Table with a Drawer- Mostly by Hand!

6 consecutive days

$965.00

The great thing about this project is that it is a perfect vehicle to learn and practice handtool skills along with learning some basic safe and accurate machine techniques.

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Build a Cantilevered Chair in the Style of George Nakashima’s “Conoid” Chair with Chuck Bender

6 consecutive days

$1,175.00

George Nakashima was one of the most influential studio woodworkers of the twentieth century. In this class, we take inspiration from several cantilevered chair designs to make a chair of our own that makes a visual statement.

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Build a Benchtop Tool Chest with Mike Pekovich

6 consecutive days

$1,175.00

Are you starting to gather a hand tool collection but have no place to put it? Here's a great tool chest that's big enough for an essential tool set, but small enough to take along with you to your next woodworking class.

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Build a Demilune Card Table with Chuck Bender

2 weeks-one 5 day & one 6 day

$1,725.00

In the 18th and early 19th centuries, the card table was the center of activity in many homes. It was a place to gather with friends and family, have a few drinks, and entertain yourself for a few hours, or more. As the popularity of card games grew, the need for stylish card tables became more prevalent.

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Build a Greene & Greene Style Blanket Chest with Darrell Peart

six days

$985.00

Darrell Peart has been studying the furniture of the early 20th century Pasadena based Greene & Greene brothers for most of his professional career.

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Build a Greene & Greene Style Fremont Chair with Darrell Peart

5 consecutive days

$985.00

This is a great project with one of this country's leading experts on Greene & Greene furniture. Don't miss it!!

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Build a Hans Wegner “Round Chair” with Chuck Bender

6 consecutive days

$985.00

This chair is a challenge for any woodworker and is totally unique in the Mid Century Modern genre.

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Build a Japanese Inspired Blanket Chest by Hand with Andrew Hunter

$1,005.01

This chest is one of Andrew's favorite pieces to build. The classic six board chest is a great project for developing your hand tool skills. It's a small enough project not to overwhelm yet is chock full of enjoyable joinery and new skills to learn. This project by Andrew was featured on the cover of Fine Woodworking Magazine in November, 2013 ( issue # 236).

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Build an Appalachian Ladderback Chair in the Style of Jenney Alexander With David Douyard

5 consecutive days

$865.00

This classic Appalachian style chair incorporates all aspects of chair building. The class focuses on hand tool skills and green woodworking techniques.

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Build an Arched Entry Table with Mike Pekovich

6 consecutive days

$985.00

This is a great design that draws on its Arts & Crafts roots but incorporates Asian design elements and a whole lot of Mike Pekovich design twists!

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Build an Arts & Crafts Rocking Chair with Mike Pekovich

$945.00

Learn the basics of chair making and more while building a classic Arts and Crafts rocker

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Build an Arts & Crafts Style Side Table with Bob Van Dyke

6 consecutive days

$985.00

This six day hands-on class is an opportunity to add to your furniture making skills and hone your joinery techniques!

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