01 - Basic Woodworking
One Hour Session
This course is designed to be an initial exposure and skills building class that continue layer on each other. One-time classes are available to explore and gauge interest, improve specific skill sets and/or explore advanced techniques.
1 Hour/Session, Includes lumber
Class size (4 max/group):
1 - $75/student
2 - $60/student
3 - $45/student
4 - $35/student
Topics, machinery and techniques covered during semester:
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Basic Safety
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Wood species exploration
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Wood movement
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Table saw
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Joiner/Planer
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Drill types, Drill Bits
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Miter Saw
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Bandsaw
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Handplanes and other hand tools
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Clamps, Glue and Adhesives
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Sanding
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Tool Sharpening
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Routers
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Stains and Finishes
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Basic Joinery Techniques
Safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided. Close toe shoes required, pants are recommended.
*Advanced topics, machinery and techniques available depending on progress of student (i.e. dovetail joints, design theory, engineering, lumber selection/material breakdown)
03 - Build Your Own Table!
$5400
-Up to 40hrs of instruction and building.
-Finished Project: Hand-crafted 8ft, 40in Wide Hardwood Dining Table
-One of Two Styles: Parson or Oval
-Wood Choices: White Oak, Maple, Walnut
Maximum Class Size - 1 (or two family members)
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Day 1
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Design, Joinery, Engineering and Plans
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Lumber selection and parts breakdown
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Initial milling/Stack-and-sticker
Day 2
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Milling, dimensioning
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Component glue-ups and assembly
Day 3
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Sanding, Joinery
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Pre-finishing
Day 4
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Glue-ups
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Assembly
Day 5
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Hardware installation
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Mounting base frame to tabletop
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Different wood species and project sizing available. Contact to inquire!
05 - Lathe 101: Introduction
$150
2 Hours/Session, Including Lumber
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Maximum Class size - 1
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Topics Covered:
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Lumber grain, orientation and selection
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Safety
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Basic Tools
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Sharpening
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Lathe Basics
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Positioning/Ergonomics/Sightline
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Centering and rough turning stock
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Hands-On Practice
02 - Basic Woodworking
16 Week Semester Course
Semester students can expect to learn all aspects covered in the basic woodworking individual class. Students will additionally have the opportunity to complete a woodworking project(s) as part of their semester goals, employing the skills developed (i.e. picnic table, bench, keepsake box, chest, etc).
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1 Hour/Session, Includes lumber
Semester: 16 weeks (2 max/group) -$1200/student
Topics, machinery and techniques covered during semester:
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Basic Safety
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Wood species exploration
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Wood movement
-
Table saw
-
Joiner/Planer
-
Drill types, Drill Bits
-
Miter Saw
-
Bandsaw
-
Handplanes and other hand tools
-
Clamps, Glue and Adhesives
-
Sanding
-
Tool Sharpening
-
Routers
-
Stains and Finishes
-
Basic Joinery Techniques
Safety glasses and hearing protection will be provided. Close toe shoes required, pants are recommended.
*Advanced topics, machinery and techniques available depending on progress of student (i.e. dovetail joints, design theory, engineering, lumber selection/material breakdown)
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04 - Build Your Own Bench!
$1700
-Up to 12hrs of instruction and building
-Finished Project: Hand-crafted 7ft, 15in Wide Modern Hardwood Bench
-Wood Choices: White Oak, Maple, Walnut
Maximum Class Size: 2
Day 1
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Design, Joinery, Engineering and Plans
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Lumber selection and parts breakdown
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Initial milling/Stack-and-sticker
Day 2
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Final milling, dimensioning and layout
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Initial glue up
Day 3
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Pre-Sanding
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Prep and final glue-up
Day 4
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Final Sanding
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Finish application
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Different wood species and project sizing available. Contact to inquire!
06 - Lathe 102: Basic Techniques
$150
2 Hours/Session, Including Lumber
Finished Project: Candlesticks or Pencil Cup
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Maximum Class size - 1
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Topics Covered:
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Intro to specialty tools
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Intro to curves, beads and coves
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Design layout and story sticks
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Lumber preparation
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Lathe work
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Sanding basics
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Finishing application