Design, turn, and finish a beautiful bowl — in just one day! Professional turner Dane Groneman will lead you through this one day class, where you will discover the joy of shaping wood on the lathe. You will gain skills and confidence as you create a beautiful and functional bowl, while learning the basics of […]
Musicians often say that there is a special magic in playing a hand-made instrument — and extra-special magic in playing one that you’ve built yourself! A classic ukelele is a wonderful introduction to both building and playing instruments, and makes a great gift for any budding musician, too. Build your own fully-functional concert ukelele in […]
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 your […]
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. In addition to hand tools, this class introduces power tools. This is a hands-on class, during which […]
Skew Chisel ClinicDo you fear the skew chisel? Many turners do. A tried-and-true woodturning tool, the skewchisel can be used for turning everything from spindles to bowls. But it also has a reputation as achallenging instrument that makes many new turners nervous.In this hands-on workshop, professional turner Dane Groneman will help you overcome this fearand […]
Go beyond the basics with this advanced turning class led by professional turner Dane Groneman. This class will focus on making functional bowls, including design philosophy and embellishment options, and will help you understand the mechanics behind the fundamental techniques of bowl turning. Under Dane’s guidance, you will learn how to use turning tools as […]
Learn advanced turning and finishing skills with Master Turner Gerard MerchantFrom a raw block of wood to a stunning vase, learn how refined turning technique and creative color application can create a work of art.Join wood artist Gerard Merchant for this exciting workshop to learn how to confidently turn elegant hollow forms, as well how […]
Dings, dents, discoloration, and even dog-chewed chairs — you can fix them all!Join master finisher Tom Licurgo and learn the magic of finishing repair. 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.Tom is […]