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Kids' Camp
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - noon
Aug 4-8
Instructor: Venera Gattonini
Ages 8-14
$125
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This will be an exciting week of woodworking activities, games and
instruction for kids 8-14 years old. Projects and activites will be geared
toward the age of the kids. All materials will be provided. Please call for
more information and an application form.
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| September 2008 |
Wood Turning for Beginners
Sat 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sep 6
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$90
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This one-day seminar provides hands-on instruction in basic spindle turning. You’ll
learn the fundamentals of tool selection, sharpening, and turning between centers. Do
you own your own lathe tools? Bring them to class, and take them home properly
sharpened!
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Woodworking - All Levels
Mon 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 8 - Nov 10
Instructor: Alan Mitchell &
Dave Richards
Level: all
$300 + materials
Max Students = 7
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make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of
the trade from our twenty+ years of experience. Limited to 7 students.
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Woodworking - All Levels
Tue 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 9 - Nov 11
Instructor: Alan Mitchell &
David Richards
Level: all
$300 + materials
Max Students = 7
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make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of
the trade from our twenty+ years of experience. Limited to 7 students.
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Woodworking - All Levels
Wed 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 10 - Nov 12
Instructor: Alan Mitchell &
David Richards
Level: all
$300 + materials
Max Students = 7
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make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of
the trade from our twenty+ years of experience. Limited to 7 students.
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Basic Woodworking
Wed 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sep 13
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$90
Space is limited
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This is a one day class on the proper, safe use of basic woodworking tools and
machinery. In addition to hands-on exercises and projects, we’ll discuss setting up
your shop, project selection, and proper procedures. This class is a must for anyone
who has, or is considering, their own woodshop.
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Wood Selection
Sat 9:00 AM - noon
Sep 20
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$50
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Have you ever wondered if you were making the right choice when purchasing the
wood for your projects? We can help, by showing you how to save money by selecting
boards that are less likely to warp, cup or split. We’ll discuss how trees are cut
into boards, the impact of moisture content and defects, grain patterns and more.
This class may also make a field trip to nearby Highland Hardwoods for a practical
exercise in selecting the best wood for your project.
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Wood Turning
Alternate Thurs 7:00 - 10:00 PM
Sep 25 - Jan 1, 2009
(Note: some class dates may be revised to accommodate holidays)
Instructor: Marcel Durrette
Level: beginner+
$275
| | An introductory class for beginning and intermediate wood
turners. Andy will spend time on both spindle turning and bowl turning.
He will cover tool selection, sharpening, tool use and control, mounting
methods, and finishing techniques. You will work on a variety of projects,
and we will provide practice materials.
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Turning Christmas Ornaments with InLace
Two Fridays Sep 26 6:30–9:00 PM
and Oct 3 6:30–8:00 PM
Instructor: Don Chesser
Level: all
$75 includes materials
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Don will show you how to turn a Christmas tree ornament and decorate it with
InLace, an easy-to-use inlay material that can add color and texture to your turnings.
InLace looks like crushed stone and is available in a variety of colors. By using
InLace to fill grooves, holes, or cracks, you can give your turnings a unique look.
Visit the Woodcraft Store in Newington, NH to see sample ornaments.
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| October |
Shaker Box Workshop
Fri 7:00-9:30PM
Sat 9:00AM-Noon
Oct 10 & 11
Instructors: Alan Mitchell & George Whippen
Level: All
$70 + materials
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Shaker boxes.| You can make as many boxes as time allows (typically
two or three).| We include a class booklet with project instructiona,
patterns, and sources for all materials.
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Bowl Turning
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Oct 18
Instructor: Marcel Durrette
Level: beginner+
$90
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turning, including tool selection and sharpening, mounting methods, turning
procedures, and finishes. You will also be introduced to "green" bowl
turning. Everyone turns a bowl!
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Shaker Dining Room Tray with Hand-cut Dovetails
Sat 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Oct 25
Instructor: Steve Marcq
Level: all
$100 includes materials
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Learn how to lay out and cut dovetails as you make a Shaker-style dining room tray.
Steve has helped hundreds of students cut their first dovetails and complete a project
that they can display with pride. Even if you have some dovetail experience, this is a
great chance to perfect your technique under the tutelage of a master craftsman.
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Picture Framing & Mat Cutting
Oct 31 & Nov 1
Fri 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$75 + $15 materials
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In this two-part workshop, Alan will teach you basic picture frame construction,
including moldings, mat board, mounting, finishing, and hanging. You will construct a
picture frame in class and learn how to cut beveled-edge overmats.
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| November |
Introduction to Boatbuilding
Nov 3 – 8
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9:00 AM – noon
Instructor: Bill Thomas
Level: all
$700
Space is limited
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No prior boat-building experience is required! You and your classmates will build a
good-looking, flat-bottomed, Karl Stambaugh-designed Bay Skiff 15, while you learn
basic woodworking skills and explore the theories behind boat construction. The skiff’s
construction techniques will combine traditional methods and modified glue-andscrew
construction, and Bill will discuss small-craft design, selecting suitable projects,
setting up your shop, and the proper use of hand and power tools. This class will give
you the boatbuilding skills that you’ll need if you want to build a boat of your own.
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Raised Panel Workshop
Nov 14
Fri 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Instructors: P. David Richards & Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$50
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We will demonstrate and explain how to make raised
panels using hand planes, the table saw, shaper and
router table. Wood selection will be discussed, as well
as proper design considerations. We will also show a
cope and stick joint, with and without a full mortise
and tenon.
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Turning a Pepper Mill
Nov 15
Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Instructors: Marcel Durette
Level: intermediate+
$90 includes materials
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This is part of the woodturning project series, to give
you woodturners a new challenge. Join us in turning a
pepper mill, and improve your skills and techniques at
the same time. Some turning experience is suggested.
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Turning Christmas Tree Ornaments
Nov 22
Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Instructors: Marcel Durette
Level: intermediate+
$90 includes materials
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Challenge yourself to turn hollow Christmas tree ornaments.
Learn new skills and have fun making your own heirloom ornaments!
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Scroll Saw Seminar
Nov 22
Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Kevin Gelinas
Level: all
$90
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There are many incredible ways to use the scroll saw, including countless techniques
that most of us would never consider. We will share some of our techniques to help
you get the most out of your scroll saw. Bring your scroll saw to class, or rent one of
ours, and have fun as you learn!
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Keepsake Jewelry Box with Garrett Hack
Sat & Sun Nov 29 & 30
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Instructor: Garrett Hack
Level: all
$250 + $30 materials
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Garrett is returning to show students how to build an elegant box. You’ll create a
small box using the school’s machinery. Then you’ll embellish the box with your choice
of inlays, string outlines, corner decorations, etc. This class will provide a great opportunity
to learn Garrett’s design philosophies, tool preferences, and proven production
techniques – while creating a future heirloom piece!
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| December |
Woodworking - Five Days
Mon - Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM
Dec 1 - 5
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: All
$550 + materials
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Choose your own project and receive individualized instruction. whether you're
a beginner or an advanced woodworker. Bring your own materials, or purchase
them from our inventory.
Space is limited
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Woodturning – Christmas Tree Ornaments
Dec 6
Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Instructors: Marcel Durette
Level: all
$90
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This class will be a fun day of turning small ornaments to decorate your tree or give as
gifts. No turning experience is required. If you have some turning experience, you can
turn some captured rings or work on another challenging project. If you have your own
turning tools, bring them to class and we’ll help you sharpen them.
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Pen Turning
Dec 12
Fri 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$40 includes materials
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By turning a pen out of your favorite wood you can create a beautiful and personal holiday
gift. Turning pens is easy and incredibly fun, and once you’ve tried it, you’ll always
think twice before throwing out your wood scraps! The class price includes complete
kits for two pens; extra kits will be available for you to purchase.
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| January 2009 |
Comprehensive Ten-week Course in Woodworking
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Jan 5 - Mar 13, 2009
Instructor: Alan Mitchell and others
Level: beginner+
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for an entry-level woodworking position. Material covered will include the
study of wood, learning to draw and read plans, the care, use and sharpening
of hand tools, and the safe use and maintenance of machine tools. We will
also cover joinery, project design, wood turning, veneering and wood
bending. Each student will learn through a series of lessons and individual
projects.
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