Bring along a 10×12 photo and, along with your child, create your very own custom wooden frame together. In this family workshop, you and your child will get to carve, route, decorate, wood burn, and paint a custom and personalized frame that you will remember creating together. Mount your picture in the frame with mat board and protective clear acrylic. End up with memories framed by memories. Closed-toe shoes required.Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending.
Learn the basics of woodturning while transforming raw pieces of wood into functional and beautiful turned bowls. Working on wood lathes, you will learn safe and efficient woodturning techniques along with proper turning tool usage. This class is for all levels and designed to develop basic wood turning skills. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Learn the foundational skills of woodturning to create a functional pen. Gain a comprehensive introduction to the tools, techniques, and safety practices. Perfect for beginners or those looking to expand their woodworking skills! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Take an evening to make a handmade honey dipper on a wood lathe to decorate or use in your kitchen. The main project is the honey dipper, which is a traditional way to serve honey from a jar. Add a little bit of fun and life to the project by adding a carved bee to the honey dipper when you are done! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Make a one-of-a-kind wooden spoon or cooking utensil using traditional hand tools. Learn to orient your piece of wood for strength and efficient carving while using a variety of techniques and grips to remove material. Great for both beginners and experienced artists. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Everyone needs kitchenware, why not create your own and give it a personal touch? Craft a wooden handle and create a utensil of your choice. The options are endless: a bottle opener, a bottle stopper, a honey dipper, or even a potato masher. Come ready to create the missing utensil in your cookware collection! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Elevate your woodturning skills to the next level as we focus on the art of crafting a lidded box. Together, we’ll take a deep dive into advanced techniques and intricate designs, culminating in the creation of a beautiful and functional lidded box. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Starting with a simple square blank of hardwood, learn the fundamentals of woodturning, including the safe use of the lathe, turning gouges, and lathe tools. Leave with a beautiful French rolling pin and basic skills which can be applied to a wide range of future turning projects. Great for both beginners and experienced artists. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Woodworkers and gardeners, either or both, can find a fun day of creativity with this class. Start off in the woodshop where you’ll create a whimsical gnome planter, using the lathe to create your piece, then add finishing touches with various other tools. After a lunch break, head over to GoggleWorks’ Gardens at Lauer’s Park where you will add actual life to your gnome planter with a plant or flower that you’ll pot yourself. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
Unleash your creativity in this beginner-level workshop where you’ll learn the art of scroll sawing while creating a unique and personalized wooden eagle! (And with some extra creativity you could almost imagine it as a likeness to many people’s favorite local PA football team.) A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.
In this fun, beginner friendly Maker Date, learn how to make colorful wooden tops using a wood lathe, while you enjoy beer, wine, and lite fare. Experiment with textures and colors on forms created with a carving designed to shape wood spinning at very high speeds. It preps the wood for its future life spinning as a top! A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required. Tuition fee covers one individual; you must register each person attending.
Join us as we learn the essential skills of woodworking while creating a beautiful and functional cutting board – perfect for serving delicious spreads or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Whether you’re new to woodworking or looking to expand your skills, this class promises a fun and rewarding experience for all. Instructor is bilingual in English and Spanish. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes required.