Many of us woodworkers have a piece of rust on a shelf that used to be called a hand plane. Join Hunter and get that thing cleaned up! Learn how to discern the quality of the plane and the scale of its problems and be prepared to get messy tuning your vintage plane.
Join Mark for a basic introduction to turning bowls. In this class you will learn how to mount your piece, rough and shape the blank, and finally how to approach finishing. If you’re just starting out with bowls or looking to sharpen your skills I highly recommend this class. Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor
Join Tony Evans for an evening of epoxy fun. During this course he'll walk you through his steps in making a successful epoxy blank using wood and you guessed it, epoxy. Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Hunter for an evening of hand planing. In this course Hunter will go over how he prepares his projects for final finishing with hand planes (edges, corners, and faces). It may be impractical, but it sure is fun.
Join Tony Evans for another evening filled with wood and epoxy. During this intro course Tony will take you through a successful pour on a pair (2) of coasters that you get to take home (once that epoxy is cured!)! Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Feeling frustrated with your card scraper? Not able to pop off all that squeeze out? Not quite getting the shimmery finish you want? Hunter Menken will walk you through his simple steps to achieve a clean burr for clean scraping.
Join Tony Evans for a hands-on finishing lecture. In this course Tony will go through his process of applying hard wax oils and how to repair them. Come ready to apply some finish. Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Learn how to layout and cut mortise and tenon joints by hand with a basic set of hand tools. In addition to the hand tools, we will learn how to incorporate a drill press and bandsaw into the same process. Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
In this class you will learn how to work on a lathe with green wood to produce a first turn wood bowl. We will go over how to make a bowl blank and what lathe tools to use to produce the first turn bowl. This is a hands-on class. You will leave with your first turn bowl (approx. 11") and finish it into a beautiful bowl after it has been through the drying process. Note: $40 material fee payable to instructor.
Heard about shellac and want to try it out? Hunter Menken will walk you through how he achieves a beautiful, durable finish. The class will cover how he preps a surface for finish and take you through the mixing and application of shellac as well.
Learn how to establish a sharp edge on your bowl and roughing gouges, skew, and scraper. *Bring your high speed tools to this class.
Join Dawn and Tony in making your very own Epoxy Potpourri Pot! They'll take you through all the steps that it takes for a successful pour and offer guidance on common problems and fixes that you may encounter on your epoxy adventures. They may even give tips on what to fill your potpourri pot with! Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Hunter for an evening of cutting veneers on the bandsaw. Included in this class will be tips on setting your bandsaw for resawing, cleaning up your veneers, how to glue, and when to use them! This class not only clues you in to fine bandsaw work, but also fine veneer work! Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
In this class Dale Tayloe will describe the tools, methods, and process he uses to make a traditional split bamboo fly rod. He'll discuss how to find quality materials to make a quality rod.
Join Tony Evans for two evenings of epoxy and wood fun! In these classes Tony will give you tips on how to accurately measure epoxy for irregular shapes, how to pour to reduce bubbling, and how to finish a charcuterie board that is a combination of both wood and epoxy! Note: $30 material fee payable to instructor.
Date Night is designed to give couples a chance to spend an evening together making a fun project and lasting memories! Each couple will join Dawn and Tony Evans for two evenings where you will make a set of coasters together (4 per couple). Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
Learn how Hunter Menken sharpens and maintains his Western-style handsaws. As a trained saw maker he'll distill the dos and don'ts of accurate sharpening as well as describing his techniques for properly using a handsaw.
Through his own tried and true methods, Hunter Menken will guide you through his process for achieving a buttery smooth finish. Be prepared for shavings, dust, and fun!
Many of us woodworkers have a piece of rust on a shelf that used to be called a hand plane. Join Hunter and get that thing cleaned up! Learn how to discern the quality of the plane and the scale of its problems and be prepared to get messy tuning your vintage plane.
Mark Nelson, along with experienced turners from the Quad City Woodturners and the Corridor Woodturners, will be leading our entry level turning classes. We'll provide the lathes, tools, and the experienced instructors. Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor.
Bookmatching is one of those techniques that can add great beauty and character or leave your project with gappiness or unfortunate gaps you have to fill. Join Hunter as he shows how he uses hand tools to get a seamless edge joint, how to prepare stock for bookmatching, how he glues, and how he cleans the faces for maximum graphics retention. Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Hunter for an evening of bending fun. During the evening he'll walk through his tips on what makes a bend successful and how to get the results you want!
Join Alex Snodgrass, the leading authority on the bandsaw, for an in-depth seminar on unlocking the full potential of your bandsaw. Participants will learn how to fine tune a bandsaw for smoother cuts and greater accuracy. He will also demonstrate how Carter Products accessories extend the tools range. Guides, mag fence, blades, inserts and a circle cutter will be highlighted for their role in precise and efficient work. The seminar will also include a brief segment on Titebond glues, focusing on the optimal types for various woodworking projects. This seminar lays the groundwork for Alex's box building class, offering students the chance to learn directly from a respected authority in woodworking. $15.00 per attendee (Each attendee will receive a $15 coupon to use the day of the Seminar). Seating is limited to 40.
Renowned bandsaw master Alex Snodgrass will lead a hands-on class devoted to building two striking projects: a four-drawer pin box and a two-drawer wave box. Instruction covers setup, cutting techniques and safe shaping methods while Alex guides participants step by step and answers questions throughout the process. He also reveals the secrets behind his signature designs, including magnetic boxes, push button boxes, the gravity pin box and an articulated snake. Additionally, participants will receive exclusive access to a private video showcasing the completed projects, extending the learning beyond the classroom. By the end of the day, students not only complete two boxes but also gain the rare chance to learn directly from a legend in the craft, leaving with the skills and confidence to create almost any style of bandsaw box. Secure your spot TODAY. Class size is limited to 10.
French polish. The crown jewel of shellac finishing. We'll walk through the steps to achieve this high build shellac finish, from surface prep to application. You'll walk out of this class with a clear, step-by-step approach to applying this classic finish on your next project.
Join us for another excellent turning session led by Mark Nelson. In this class you’ll learn the anatomy of your log, how to find your bowl, how to prepare with the utilization of a bandsaw, and learn how to use a circle cutting jig. Note: $25 material fee payable to instructor.
Don Coleman will take you from idea to cherry bowl in this one of a kind class. From start to finish Don will take you through planning, cutting, gluing, construction, turning, AND finishing. Note: $20 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Dawn and Tony Evans for this date night making your very own cheese board. They'll walk each couple through their process of making the slicer and finishing it too. Then you'll be able to take this board home and cut the cheese for friends and family both! Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Tony Evans for a hands-on finishing lecture. In this course Tony will go through his process of applying hard wax oils and how to repair them. Come ready to apply some finish. Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Tony Evans for two evenings of epoxy and wood fun! In these classes Tony will give you tips on how to accurately measure epoxy for irregular shapes, how to pour to reduce bubbling, and how to finish a charcuterie board that is a combination of both wood and epoxy! Note: $30 material fee payable to instructor.
In this highly focused class Hunter Menken will walk you through how he sharpens his tools. His primary focus will be chisels and plane blades, but if time allows he'll also talk about sharpening various other tools in and out of the shop!
Cutting through dovetails by hand is a foundational skill sought by fine woodworkers the world over. In this joinery intensive Hunter Menken will take you through his tips on cutting a successful joint by hand. Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
Feeling frustrated with your card scraper? Not able to pop off all that squeeze out? Not quite getting the shimmery finish you want? Hunter Menken will walk you through his simple steps to achieve a clean burr for clean scraping.
Join Tony Evans for an evening of epoxy fun. During this course he'll walk you through his steps in making a successful epoxy blank using wood and you guessed it, epoxy. Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Hunter for an evening of cutting veneers on the bandsaw. Included in this class will be tips on setting your bandsaw for resawing, cleaning up your veneers, how to glue, and when to use them! This class not only clues you in to fine bandsaw work, but also fine veneer work! Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
Bookmatching is one of those techniques that can add great beauty and character or leave your project with gappiness or unfortunate gaps you have to fill. Join Hunter as he shows how he uses hand tools to get a seamless edge joint, how to prepare stock for bookmatching, how he glues, and how he cleans the faces for maximum graphics retention. Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Mark for a basic introduction to turning bowls. In this class you will learn how to mount your piece, rough and shape the blank, and finally how to approach finishing. If you’re just starting out with bowls or looking to sharpen your skills I highly recommend this class. Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor
Join Tony Evans for another evening filled with wood and epoxy. During this intro course Tony will take you through a successful pour on a pair (2) of coasters that you get to take home (once that epoxy is cured!)! Note: $5 material fee payable to instructor.
Cutting half-blind dovetails by hand is an essential skill for the hand tool focused woodworker. I recommend getting a hang of through dovetails first or at the very least having some familiarity with the dovetail joint. This class will focus on sawing, sharpening, chiseling techniques, and clean-up, so that you can walk away and cut this joint at home! Note: $10 material fee payable to instructor.
Join Mark for a basic introduction to turning bowls. In this class you will learn how to mount your piece, rough and shape the blank, and finally how to approach finishing. If you’re just starting out with bowls or looking to sharpen your skills I highly recommend this class. Note: $15 material fee payable to instructor