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.
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
Whether 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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Build 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 …
Butter 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 …
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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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 …
Danish Cord Stool with David Fleming While we here at Southwest School of Woodworking always appreciate solid wood furniture, we also enjoy the comfort and aesthetic contrast created when you combine wood with other materials, such as finishing a chair or stool with a woven seat. For nearly 100 years, Danish Cord has been used …
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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 …
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Whether 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 skills …
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Serious cooks do serious chopping — and they need a cutting board that’s up to the task. Luckily, making a seriously sturdy board just happens to be a pretty fun woodworking project. It not only gives some real pizzazz to the kitchen, but also teaches several great woodworking skills. In this class, each student will …
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