Essentials tablesaw Jigs and fixtures in a long weekend format!

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!

Learn to turn these popular lidded containers and let your imagination take over. NOTE- New Date- This class is now January 24 & 25, 2026

This six evening class is designed for the beginning (or frustrated) woodturner and features extensive hands-on practice each night.

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

In this 3 day introductory class, Frank will teach you some of his favorite techniques and methods, including packet cutting and double-bevel sawing, as you discover that you, too, can create this timeless art.

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!

This one day class will get you hooked on turning– Guaranteed!

What a great way to get into the world of weaving baskets!!

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

Learn to Turn Natural-Edge (Bark-Rim) Bowls with Rick Angus

This is a great beginning woodturning class- in a weekend format

This small project has a lot of great techniques to learn- Check it out!!

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

In a two-day class, John will cover some of the basic qualities of shellac and alcohol— how to buy it, how to mix it, and most importantly, how to apply it! Students will learn the many ways in which furniture can be finished with shellac. They will learn brushing, padding, and a primer on French polishing.

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!

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!

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

Now that you have made a few bowls on a glue block, join us to learn the next level of cross-grain bowl turning techniques.

Lets face it- You are dead in the water if you are trying to do any woodturning with dull tools. Not only does the surface of the work come out better with sharp tools, but you have way more control and you can use a much lighter touch.