Classes

The following are not only classes we are currently offering, but also classes we have done in the past. If there is no date beside the class, it means it is not currently being offered, but it may be offered again in the future.

Week-long Classes

Build an Elegant Display Case on Stand with Mike Pekovich

Inspired by the work of James Krenov, Fine Woodworking magazine’s Editor & Executive Art Director, Mike Pekovich has come up with a project that will show off your joinery skills as well as your treasured keepsakes.

6 consecutive days

Build the John Shaw Pembroke Table with Steve Latta

Pembroke tables are unique and beautiful- especially this one!!

6 consecutive days

Decorative Details- Making Inlays, Bandings and Paterae with Steve Latta

Join nationally know inlay expert, Steve Latta as we explore and push the limits of adding distinctive decorative details to your work. Furniture makers have lots of options for enhancing their work. Inlay and ornamental veneer work are two of the oldest methods dating back to ancient Egypt. We will spend a full week on learning Steve’s proven methods for creating striking inlays, bandings and sand shaded paterae.

Fundamentals of Furniture-Making with Bob Van Dyke

This popular six-day intensive hands-on class is an opportunity to concentrate on the basics of woodworking and furniture making. This is not an appropriate class for absolute beginners. Some experience is suggested.

6 consecutive days

Hands on Furniture Finishing with Chuck Bender

Get over your fear of finishing! Learn the techniques that will make your work stand out!

5 consecutive days

Heirloom Jewelry Box: A Hand-Tool Intensive with Frank Strazza

Spend a week with hand tool joinery- learn some new skills which will also improve your understanding of the relationship between handtools and machine work.

6 consecutive days

Make a Dovetailed, Veneered & Inlaid Box with Bob Van Dyke

In this 6-day class students will get the chance to learn a whole lot of new skills all packed into one small project. This elegant box features dovetails, working with veneer, an inlaid banding on the top and a really cool technique for accurately setting hinges.

6 consecutive days

Ornamental Veneer and Contemporary Inlay with Steve Latta

Add some flair to your work- and learn from one of the best!

6 Consecutive days

The Joy of Woodcarving – Spend a Week with Mary May

What better way to spend a week than to put a woodcarving gouge in your hand, create something beautiful- and have fun!

5 consecutive days

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