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.
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 coffee tamper, 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 are required.
For the days you make the prudent decision to save a few glasses of wine, or whiskey, or perhaps even apple cider for later, it is nice to have a bottle stopper for such an occasion – and what a bonus if you made it yourself! Join us in the woodshop to create this functional, beautiful souvenir to take home or gift to a friend. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Learn essential woodworking skills while creating cozy homes for your feathered garden friends in this family workshop. You and your child will gain practical knowledge in woodworking techniques and birdhouse design, while making a positive impact on our local environment and fostering a deeper connection with nature. Note: An adult must participate in the workshop. The tuition fee covers one individual, and you must register for each adult and child attending. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Create your Zen with a morning of carving by hand as you craft a simple farm animal, such as a pig, chicken, horse, or sheep. Learn the basics of hand carving through this charming day of creating. The style of carving is modeled after Scandinavian design, using clean simple lines, natural surfaces, and strong knife work. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
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.
Join Michael Kehs for a chance to create a truly unique and wonderfully different textured and colored wooden box in this multi-day intensive. You’ll have the opportunity to go beyond basic construction and learn the techniques Michael uses to accomplish the truly one-of-a-kind piece that will make you proud to say “I made this!” Please bring a packed lunch. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
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 are required.
Hey there current or future mushroom foragers – this class is for you! Before you get back out into nature, connect with the process of foraging by making your own tools from the trees that you fun people and fungi like! Over two sessions, make your own mushroom brush – to clean mushrooms in the field, and a bespoke jar lid for the dried mushroom storage you have, or soon will. A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
What a better way to get into baseball season than by making your own baseball bat! Start the day with a piece of bat-appropriate timber, straight grained and dense, and turn it into a proper baseball bat, with the traditional process that first started America’s favorite pastime. Please bring a packed lunch.A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Looking to knock it out of the park? Join us for Sewing a Baseball Cap for a complete set to get your game on!
The bandsaw is one of the most versatile tools in a woodshop, making the bandsaw box a great introduction to woodworking. You will learn to use the bandsaw, along with various hand tools and finishing techniques to create a unique lidded box of your own design. We will emphasize tool safety and the properties of wood as a material, while also discussing elements of design and functionality. Please bring a packed lunch.A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Join visiting artist Danielle Barbour for a quick and cheerful woodturning project that combines technique, creativity, and color. You’ll learn to shape fresh green branches into elegant, lifelike wooden flowers – a perfect way to practice skew control and a little patience. Finish your creations by painting them in your favorite hues for a vibrant bouquet that never fades and never needs watering! Please bring a packed lunch.A materials fee is due at registration. Closed-toe shoes are required.