Shaper Origin: Beginner to Beyond A wonderful opportunity to learn how to use the Shaper Origin with a great instructor in a comfortably paced class. Open to new users and those who would like to fortify and grow their skill base. Taught by furniture maker Michael Burt, you will haveContinue Reading
Fixed routers and plunge routers add a LOT to the workshop, but they can be intimidating to use. With the amazingly diverse availability of router bit profiles, there are many different things you can do on a router table; from edge profiling to joinery. Because of the high rpm ofContinue Reading
Steps Into Craftsmanship/Craftswomanship I Foundational Hand Skills During this five-day introduction to hand skills, Frank draws on his years working with hand tools to share with you the skills he has learned. You will learn how to sharpen and use many hand tools, including chisels, planes, and scrapers. Also learnContinue Reading
Backgammon is one of the oldest known board games with a history of nearly 5,000 years! Building a backgammon board requires precision woodworking skills with challenging and rewarding techniques, like the game itself. This class will focus on the importance of machine and hand tools in high-precision woodworking, creating harmony when using themContinue Reading
Weekend - Intro to Box Making Build your skills and store your tools! Chisels present a particular challenge; their sharp edges can inflict damage. If your chisels are rattling around in a drawer or still in the flimsy original packaging, consider making a box to protect and organize them forContinue Reading
Learn How to Use Power Tools & Build Furniture Learn how to build furniture using both power tools and hand tools. Perfect for beginners or intermediates who want to hone their skills. Everything you will need is here in the workshop along with really knowledgeable, patient instructors who will showContinue Reading
Weekend Beginning Woodwork The foundations of woodworking and power tools Our weekend beginner's class provides a hands-on workshop experience and a condensed introduction to foundational woodworking techniques and power tools. It is ideal for determining if you'd like to get more involved in woodworking, refresh your skills, or familiarize yourself with safeContinue Reading
Greene & Greene Tables with Darrell Peart In this class, you will learn about the Greene and Greene style and build two Rafter Tail Tables. The table design is based on the rafter tails at the Gamble House in Pasadena, California, which reach beyond to support the roof. These tablesContinue Reading
