December 2023

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Beginning Electric Guitars - Build a Telecaster or Stratocaster with Mike South

2 weekends (4 full days)

$695.00

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.

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Build this Fancy Kumiko Tea Box with Mike Pekovich

$385.00

Learn the basics of a mitered box and try your hand at kumiko while building a really nice little tea box that, not coincidentally, would make a great holiday gift.

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Learn to Tune and Use a Japanese Hand Plane with Andrew Hunter

one weekend

$385.00

What seems like a simple tool, a blade and a block of wood, the Japanese plane (Kanna) is actually a very complex instrument with many subtle qualities. At the end of this three day course, each student will take home a fully operational Japanese hand plane and have the know how to keep is working right.

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January 2024

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Fundamentals of Furniture-Making with Bob Van Dyke

6 consecutive days

$965.00

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.

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Learn the Chinese Frame and Panel with Andrew Hunter

$565.00

In this three-day class Andrew will introduce students to Classical Chinese Furniture and the joinery that has made it endure all these years. Being completely fascinated by the furniture of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China, Andrew will speak to the sophisticated execution of both the exterior and interior construction. 

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Learn the Craft of Windsor Chairmaking– Build this Perch Stool with David Douyard

$565.00

This 3- day class will take you through the process of building a "Perch Stool", a variation of a Windsor style chair

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Step into Woodworking: A Simple Stylish Bench

3 days

$495.00

The focus of this class is on safety and on using tools that don’t cost a fortune and are readily available just about anywhere.

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Making Tablesaw Jigs & Fixtures with Bob Van Dyke

$565.00

The idea of making jigs and fixtures for the tablesaw is always one that creates a lot of debate. Some people insist that they are not worth it and “just do it by hand” while other people love coming up with intricate fixtures that do a specific job really well. This class is Not a beginning tablesaw class. Participants must have some working experience with Tablesaws & routers.

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One Day Woodturning with Rick Angus

single day class

$145.00

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

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February 2024

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Basic Upholstery with Mike Mascelli

$385.00

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.

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Using a Shellac Finish with John Coffey

1 weekend

$385.00

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.

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Basic Woodturning Weekend with Rick Angus

one weekend

$385.00

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

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shopmade Veneer w Tim Coleman

1 weekend

$385.00

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.

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Beginning Woodturning with Rick Angus

six evenings

$465.00

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

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The Basics of Using Veneers and Inlaid Bandings— Build a Veneered Box with Bob Van Dyke

one weekend

$385.00

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!

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The Secrets of Japanese Joinery with Andrew Hunter

1 weekend

$385.00

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.

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STRICTLY BOWLS - A Woodturning Class with Rick Angus

One weekend

$385.00

Many students have asked for a class that offers the opportunity to turn bowls and only bowls. This class is for students with some turning experience. The night time woodturning or the weekend Basic Woodturning are required.

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March 2024

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Make a Dovetailed & Kumiko Tea Chest with Mike Pekovich

2 weekends- 5 days total

$865.00

Sharing a cup of tea with friends is a nice way to spend an afternoon or end a meal. The experience is made even better by serving up tea selections in a handmade chest.

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Spindle Turning for Furniture Making with Rick Angus

One weekend

$385.00

How do the masters make duplicate spindle pieces for furniture—and do it in a profitable manner? The answer? Practice, some special techniques and utilizing a template system which allows easy, quickly and accurate marking of turning blanks.

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One Day Woodturning with Rick Angus

single day class

$165.00

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

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