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Parquetry with Paul Schurch
February 29 @ 9:00 am - March 3 @ 5:00 pm
Build Your Own Cornhole Set
Whether you're looking for a great gift, or you want to add some entertainment to your summer weekends at home, a cornhole set is fun for all ages. And making your own is a simple woodworking project that can be customized with any design you can imagine. This one-day workshop is a great way …
$185
Marquetry with David Fleming
A two-day class exploring the widely practiced double-bevel marquetry technique, using 1.5mm sawn veneers and hand tools. In double-bevel marquetry the picture is drawn on the background veneer, the “inlay” piece is taped underneath and both are sawn together on an angle, creating a precise wedge fit when the pieces are assembled.
$360
Make Your Own Flute
For a really fun and unusual project, we offer our great Make Your Own Flute weekend workshop. The flute is one of the oldest-known musical instruments, with ancient examples found in cultures from around the world and made from materials including bone, mammoth tusk, reeds, and wood. In this workshop, master flute maker Leland Wach …
$170
Finishing Basics
Varnish, oil, lacquer, or stain? There are many different ways to finish your woodworking projects, and choosing the right materials and methods is critical to making every piece look beautiful and last for as long as possible. Many a woodworker has labored over a project, only to botch the finish at the end. But finishing …
$440
Finishing Intermediate I20
The finish on any woodworking project is not only protective, but can greatly enhance the beauty and appearance of any piece—if it is chosen thoughtfully and applied properly. This hands-on course will focus on more advanced finishing techniques, including spray finishing, varnish, and lacquer, and you will make several samples to build your skills and …
$635
Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking III J20
Fundamentals III is for advanced beginners and woodworkers who wish to practice their skills and refine their craftsmanship. Students will employ various joinery and construction techniques to build a 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 sharpening and shaping, …
$1005
TWP101J20 Turning Wood Pottery with Matt Monaco
New class! Professional wood turner Matt Monaco will teach you how to design, shape, and hollow out an original wood vessel that emulates the details and forms found in several handmade pottery styles.
$360
SketchUp Basics
Want to make your projects even better? Sketch them up first! Jesper Oster will lead you through the basics of using the SketchUp modeling tool to visualize and plan furniture, cabinetry, and more. Designing your woodworking projects in advance is not only critical to making efficient use of time and materials, but will enable you …
$300
Elegant Cutting Board Workshop L20
In this fun two-day class, each student will make two custom cutting boards featuring ribbon inlays in a beautifully shaped maple base. These make excellent gifts and you'll learn some great skills including bent lamination, advanced gluing techniques, and router techniques. Skills practiced: Gluing up a wide surface, bent lamination, router techniques. Schedule: 8:00 a.m. …
$218
FIN300L20 Finishing Advanced
Finishing Advanced This class is held over two weekends and meets on Sat. and Sun, on both weekendsOnce you know the basics of finishing, then you'll be able to protect and enhance your woodworking projects with a well-applied finish. But there is so much more you can do!Techniques such as glazing, dying, shading, color correction, …
$675
SKU201L20 SketchUp Intermediate
Prerequisite: SketchUp Basic or equivalent Many professional woodworkers have turned to computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce high-quality 3D drawings before ever beginning a project. But even a hobbyist can use these programs to draw out ideas and consider scale, proportion, and construction details before beginning a project. CAD models allow you to think through …
PEN101A21 Beginning Pen Turning
Pen turning is a fast, rewarding project and a great way to get comfortable with turning. Instructor Jessica Ramírez will walk you through the safe use of the lathe and chisels and each student will make at least two 7mm slimline pens, with an option to purchase and make another pen or a pencil if …
$90
FTW100A21 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking I
No skills necessary Open to all This hands-on course is for the beginning woodworker or anyone who wishes to review fundamental skills and get a solid foundation in and competence with hand-tools. It is the first class in the three-part Fundamentals series and is the prerequisite for Fundamentals II. We start by learning the basics …
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$664
TAB101A21 Three Tables
Prerequisite: None. No prior skills required Note: This class is held over two weekends, Jan. 9 & 10 and Jan 16 & 17 Improve your furniture-building and woodworking skills while creating this beautiful matching set of tables. In just 4 days (two weekends) you will build a total of three tables: a coffee table and two …
$665
SRP101A21 Sharpening Workshop
A keen edge is critical for getting the most out of your hand tools. But many otherwise talented woodworkers are lost when it comes to sharpening their own tools. Let's fix that! In this one day workshop, Master craftsman Doug Forsha will teach you what a sharp edge looks and feels like, how to prepare …
$99
MST201A21 Beyond the Bowl: Turning Shapes and Styles with Matt Monaco
While a perfectly-turned bowl (or even an imperfectly-turned bowl) is a beautiful thing, you can turn much, much more than just bowls! This five-day workshop explores some of the many different objects that you can create with just a lathe and hand tools, from platters to lidded containers to spinning tops, as well as complex …
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$810
SPP101A21 Turn a Square Serving Platter
Here's a fun turning project that results in a beautiful and almost magical-looking finished piece: a square turned platter. The platter will be made of walnut with maple banding, and the magic happens in two parts, with lots of opportunities to learn new skills along the way. First, you'll learn to turn a round platter …
$154
FTW200B21 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking II
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 with …
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$735
MIL101B21 From Rough to Ready: Milling Rough Lumber
Open to all 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 …
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$119
CHS101B21 Awesome Chess Board
Chess Board Workshop Whether you're looking for a fun gift, a woodworking challenge, or an upgrade to your game night, you'll have a great time building this heirloom quality game board, perfect for chess or checkers. This two-day Weekend Workshop guides you through cutting and assembling veneered panels to create a perfect checkerboard pattern using …
$321
FTW300C21 Fundamentals of Traditional Woodworking III
Fundamentals III is for advanced beginners and woodworkers who wish to practice their skills and refine their craftsmanship. Students will employ various joinery and construction techniques to build a 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 sharpening and shaping …
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$1110
SKU301C21 SketchUp Advanced
Many professional woodworkers have turned to computer-aided design (CAD) software to produce high-quality 3D drawings before ever beginning a project. But even a hobbyist can use these programs to draw out ideas and consider scale, proportion, and construction details before beginning a project. CAD models allow you to think through new techniques or ideas; mock-up …
$112.50
RPF101C21 Repairing the Finish
While learning to finish is a critical skill for any furniture maker, the art of repairing a finish is just as important — and can be useful for non-woodworkers, too. Whether you're ready to apply a new finish to a refurbished piece, or you want to repair damage to a beloved heirloom, Tom Licurgo is …
$320
STL101C21 Turning a Stool with Doug Forsha
No Skills Necessary 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 …
$199
JNY100C21 Joinery Basics
Open to allAs anyone who has ever built a piece of furniture knows, the weakest link is the joinery. You need to know the best joint for the application and obtain the skill to make the joints. This course will immerse you into joinery nirvana. Students will greatly benefit from the concentrated and focused approach …
$475
SGV101C21 Segmented Vessel with Lid with Doug Forsha
Segmented Vessel Class When you combine interesting shapes with exotic wood, the result is stunning — and makes a great gift or a showcase for your growing woodworking skills. In this fun turning class, Doug will teach you to make this unusual segmented vessel with a lid. The sample vessel is made of Zebra wood, …
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$270
SSP101D21 Turn a Square Serving Platter with Doug Forsha
No Skills necessary Turned Square Platter Here's a fun turning project that results in a beautiful and almost magical-looking finished piece: a square turned platter. The platter will be made of Walnut with Maple banding, and the magic happens in two parts, with lots of opportunities to learn new skills along the way. First, you …
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$163
STL101A23 Turning a Stool with Doug Forsha
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesTurning 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 …
$190.00
PEN101A23 Beginning Pen Turning with Ellen Reynolds
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesPen 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 your …
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$95.00
ORP101A23 Ornamented Round Platter with Doug Forsha
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesWhether you're looking for a truly stunning gift or want to stretch your woodworking skills on a project with a big "Wow!" factor, this ornamented platter designed by instructor Doug Forsha is a great piece to make and to show off. While it looks complicated, this class is suitable for beginners and combines several great …
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$385.00
BCS101B23 Bookcase Workshop
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesBuild a Bookcase is one of our most popular weekend workshops — and for good reason! In just two days, you'll build a versatile and attractive bookcase inspired by classic Arts & Crafts design that will look great in any decor. The bookcase features two adjustable shelves, plus the bottom shelf and top, for plenty …
$399.00
PLT101C23 Turning Platters with Matt
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesA turned plate or platter is a beautiful and functional piece as well as a fun woodworking project. In addition to being useful for serving food or organizing household objects, a platter or plate could also be a stunning piece for display. In this three-day workshop, professional turner Matt Monaco will teach you how to …
$554.00
PEN101C23 Beginning Pen Turning with Ellen Reynolds
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesPen 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 your …
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$95.00
BBD101D23 Make a Fancy Butter Board
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesButter makes everything better — so let's make a better butter board! In this fun and educational workshop, participants will each make a solid-wood butter board with an elegant swan-neck handle. Along the way, you will also acquire key woodworking skills including edge gluing, jointing and planing, scroll saw use, burning, sanding, and finishing. As …
$157.00
CBD101E23 Elegant Cutting Board Workshop with Doug Forsha
We all know that the best gifts are handmade, and we've got a great idea for anyone who loves to cook. This elegant cutting and serving board is perfect for Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, and weddings. In this fun two-day class, each student will make two custom cutting boards featuring ribbon inlays in a …
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$264.00
STL101E23 Turning a Stool with Doug Forsha
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesTurning 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 …
$190.00
BSM101E23 Bandsaw Magic – Mastering the Bandsaw
The band saw is perhaps the most misunderstood machine in the shop. However, a properly-tuned band saw can — and perhaps should — be the center of an efficient wood shop. It can make accurate and effortless cuts, including rip cuts, and removes much less material than a table saw. However, the key to that …
$198.00
CHR300E23 Make a Dining Chair with Michael Fortune
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesAdd Your Tooltip Text Here Make a Dining Chair with Michael Fortune For many woodworkers, chair-making seems daunting. It represents a big jump in skill development and is a fantastic learning opportunity. Chairs are subject to tremendous physical stresses, but they must also be comfortable and attractive if they are to be useful. To meet …
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$1,099.00
SSP101E23 Turn a Square Serving Platter with Doug Forsha
This fun turning project results in a beautiful and almost magical-looking finished piece: a square turned platter.The platter will be made of Walnut with Maple banding, and the magic happens in two parts, with lots of opportunities to learn new skills along the way.First, you will learn to turn a round platter with perfectly parallel …
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$166.00
PEN101F23 Beginning Pen Turning with Ellen Reynolds
Southwest School of Woodworking 621 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United StatesPen 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 …
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$99.00