Natural edge turning results in stunning pieces that balance the organic rawness of the source wood with the refinement of the artist's skill. But while natural edge turning provides some of woodturning's most rewarding forms, it also presents some specific challenges, as the turner must pay careful attention to the wood and how it wants…
Turning a Stool is one of our most gratifying workshops, combining turning and furniture-building into a fast project that results in an elegant three-legged stool. In just one day, you'll turn the seat and legs and then fully assemble an attractive walnut stool that makes a great gift or can be put to work anywhere…
Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. This class is perfect for beginners, but is also fun for those who have some experience. Your instructor will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels, then will guide you as you design and create…
Got dents or dings in an heirloom dresser? Having regrets about the stain you chose for your newest project? Let's fix it! Learning to finish is a critical skill for any furniture maker, but the art of repairing a finish is just as important — and can be useful for non-woodworkers, too. Whether you're ready…
Get more out of your router!As you build skills with your router, you will soon realize that the possibilities of this tool are limited only by your imagination. In this class, we will learn how to incorporate a variety of jigs and other tools that can be used in conjunction with the router to bring…
This hands-on course is for the beginning woodworker or anyone who wishes to review fundamental skills and get a solid foundation in methods of fine craftsmanship.
As anyone who has ever built a piece of furniture knows, the weakest link is the joinery. Learning to select and create strong and effective joints is a critical skill set for every woodworker. Â But fear not: this course will immerse you into joinery nirvana.Instructor Raul Ramirez will introduce you to the most common joints,…
Milling is the process of machining rough lumber to your desired dimensions. Once you learn this process, you'll be able to select any wood you want and mill it to your own specifications.Otherwise, you'll be limited to buying dimensioned lumber, leaving you at the mercy of the lumber yards. So unless you enjoy working with…
This class is designed to give the student a solid introduction to woodworking. Want to jumpstart your woodworking journey?Our Introduction to Woodworking class is a one-week daytime class that covers the key aspects of woodworking, including the properties of wood, safe use of the most common hand and power tools, and fundamental skills like how…
Did you know that woodworkers have the best parties? Well, we definitely have the best-looking spread for our party treats, as this beginner-friendly class proves. Join Master Craftsman Raúl RamÃrez for this great weekend workshop making a beautiful Charcuterie/cheese board with four matching coasters. All five pieces feature a base in your choice of Cherry,…
Woodturning offers boundless possibilities for shaping wood, and by adding the techniques of offset turning, you can move beyond the circle and into a whole new world of options. Offset turning involves changing the center of the piece as you work, enabling you to change which parts of the wood are carved, which allows you…
This hands-on course is for the beginning woodworker or anyone who wishes to review fundamental skills and get a solid foundation in methods of fine craftsmanship.
Push your skills and create an heirloom in this Master Class with David Fleming. An elegant and functional Cabinet on a Stand became the hallmark of master woodworker James Krenov (1920-2009), who developed and taught techniques that transformed modern woodworking. The cabinet we will build in this class honors the Krenov style, using the same…
Ready to move beyond the basics? The second step in our three-part Fundamentals series, this course builds on the skills taught in Fundamentals I and prepares you for even more advanced craftsmanship as you progress in your woodworking. This is a hands-on class, during which you will improve your skills through exercises and projects, concluding…
This fun, two-day workshop is open to all and is a great way to upgrade your kitchen while building new woodworking skills. Each student will build a matching striped cutting board and serving tray that is perfect for entertaining at home or giving as gifts. You will have a combination of up to five different…
Fundamentals III is for advanced beginners and woodworkers who wish to develop more advanced skills and refine their craftsmanship. Students will practice various joinery and construction techniques to build an heirloom quality solid wood Shaker-inspired table with a dovetailed drawer, tapered legs, and mortise-and-tenoned aprons. Along the way, we will further develop hand-tool skills including…
Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. This class is perfect for beginners, but is also fun for those who have some experience. Your instructor will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels, then will guide you as you design and create…
Take your skills way beyond the basics! This two-week course is ideal for intermediate level woodworkers who are ready to take a big step up in their technical knowledge and skills. Internationally renown woodworker and teacher Michael Fortune has designed this course in the tradition of the apprenticeship style of craft education in order to…
Did you know that woodworkers have the best parties? Well, we definitely have the best-looking spread for our party treats, as this beginner-friendly class proves. Join Master Craftsman Raúl RamÃrez for this great weekend workshop making a beautiful Charcuterie/cheese board with four matching coasters, all with decorative inlays on a field of either Cherry, Walnut,…
The dulcimer guitar, also known as a dulcitar or strumstick, is a delightfully simple instrument that sounds simply delightful. It's both fun to play and fun to build, especially when you're building one with Beth Ireland.A renowned woodturner and popular teacher, Beth has developed this beginner-friendly class to help anyone create their own custom dulcimer…
This hands-on course is for the beginning woodworker or anyone who wishes to review fundamental skills and get a solid foundation in methods of fine craftsmanship.
Ready to move beyond the basics? The second step in our three-part Fundamentals series, this course builds on the skills taught in Fundamentals I and prepares you for even more advanced craftsmanship as you progress in your woodworking. This is a hands-on class, during which you will improve your skills through exercises and projects, concluding…
Stereotomy with Patrick Moore: Building the French TrestleHistorical construction to contemporary woodworking, Stereotomy offers methods to visualize and execute complex works with beautiful results.Sophisticated two-dimensional drafting techniques allow a designer to precisely render every component of three-dimensional structures such as vaults or arches before the wood or stone is ever cut.In France, the journeyman tradition…
This class is designed to give the student a solid introduction to woodworking. Want to jumpstart your woodworking journey? Our Introduction to Woodworking class is a one-week daytime class that covers the key aspects of woodworking, including the properties of wood, safe use of the most common hand and power tools, and fundamental skills like…
Fundamentals III is for advanced beginners and woodworkers who wish to develop more advanced skills and refine their craftsmanship. Students will practice various joinery and construction techniques to build an heirloom quality solid wood Shaker-inspired table with a dovetailed drawer, tapered legs, and mortise-and-tenoned aprons. Along the way, we will further develop hand-tool skills including…
Open to allIn this fun two-day class, each student will make two custom cutting boards featuring ribbon inlays in a beautifully shaped maple base. These make wonderful gifts, so we offer this workshop twice per year just before Mothers Day and just before Christmas. You that you can learn to make the boards and pick…
This hands-on course is for the beginning woodworker or anyone who wishes to review fundamental skills and get a solid foundation in methods of fine craftsmanship.
Southwest School of Woodworking
621 N. 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
480-734-0274
