Our Courses

Router Workshop

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January 16, 2021
Instructor: Roger Myers
Level: beginner
$60
Sorry, Class full.

Roger will help you learn to get the most out of your router. You will learn how to select a router, do partial and full edge shaping, decorative and plain edging, dado and rabbet cuts, picture frame moldings, dovetails, etc. He will also discuss jigs, guides and templates.

Wood Turning for Beginners

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
January 23, 2021
Instructor:
Level: beginner
$145
max students = 8

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!

Router Class #2

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January 23, 2021
We have added this class because of limiting the size of the class for social distancing
Instructor: Roger Myers
Level: beginner
$60
max students = 13

Roger will help you learn to get the most out of your router. You will learn how to select a router, do partial and full edge shaping, decorative and plain edging, dado and rabbet cuts, picture frame moldings, dovetails, etc. He will also discuss jigs, guides and templates.

Wood Turning

Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
January 28, 2021 - May 6, 2021
alternating Thursdays
Instructor: Matt Newton
Level: beginner+
$350
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

An introductory class for beginning and intermediate wood turners. Marcel 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.

Table Saw Workshop

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January 30, 2021
Instructor: Roger Myers
Level: beginner
$60

Demonstrations and discussions on how to select a table saw and operate it safely. Instruction will include basic cutting methods, making raised panels, joints and more. Also learn about jigs and fixtures you can build yourself.

Hands-on Router Class

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
February 6, 2021
Prerequisite: Router Workshop
Instructor: Brian Miskinis
Level: beginner+
$135
max students = 10
Sorry, Class full.

Bring your own router or use one of ours. This class is designed to help you get familiar with a router's parts, setup and use. We'll do a number of exercises and projects, and you will learn edge routing, inside and outside profiling, various methods of holding your workpiece and how to use a router table. Space is limited!

Picture Framing - Mat Cutting

Friday Saturday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
March 5, 2021 - March 6, 2021
Saturday 9:00 - Noon
Instructor: Brian Miskinis
Level: all
$135 + $25 materials
max students = 8

In this two-part workshop, Brian will teach you basic picture frame construction, including moldings, mat board, mounting, finishing, and hanging. You will construct a picture frame in class. You will construct an 8"x10" picture frame in class.

Sharpening Clinic

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
March 20, 2021
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: all
$60 materials
max students = 10
Sorry, Class full.

Learn different methods of sharpening edge tools, and take the mystery out of getting that "perfect edge." Bob will cover the difference between natural stones, oil stones, diamond stones, and water stones. He will also teach you how to select a grinder, and use it to create the bevel you need. Feel free to bring bench chisels, plane irons, marking knives, lathe turning tools, and more. Or, you can sharpen some of ours!

Furniture Refinishing and Restoration

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
March 27, 2021
Instructor:
Level: all
$135 + $20 materials
max students = 10
Sorry, Class full.

Caring for antiques and fine furniture requires special attention to the finish. You'll learn about historical materials and techniques, and how to recreate traditional finishes using today's shellac, varnish, wax and natural pigments. New, safer finish removers make refinishing more enjoyable, but we'll also show you how to revive finishes without stripping. Feel free to bring a small item to touch up, or a problem photo for class discussion. Practice materials will be provided. Ten students maximum.

Woodworking - All Levels

Monday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
April 5, 2021 - June 7, 2021
Instructor:
Level: all
$350 + materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

A ten week course for all skill levels. Here's your chance to make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of the trade from our forty+ years of experience. Limited to 8 students.

Woodworking - All Levels - Afternoons

Monday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
April 5, 2021 - June 7, 2021
Some dates may have to be adjusted due to holidays.
Instructor: Roger Myers
Level: all
$350 + materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

A ten week course for all skill levels. Here's your chance to make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of the trade from our twenty+ years of experience. Limited to 8 students.

Woodworking - All Levels

Tuesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
April 6, 2021 - June 8, 2021
Instructor: Scott Goodell
Level: all
$350 + materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

A ten week course for all skill levels. Here's your chance to make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of the trade from our forty+ years of experience. Limited to 8 students.

Woodworking - All Levels - Afternoons

Tuesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
April 6, 2021 - June 8, 2021
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: all
$350 + materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

A ten week course for all skill levels. Here's your chance to make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of the trade from our forty+ years of experience. Limited to 8 students.

Woodworking - All Levels

Wednesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
April 7, 2021 - June 9, 2021
Instructor: Brian Miskinis
Level: all
$350 + materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

A ten week course for all skill levels. Here's your chance to make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of the trade from our forty+ years of experience. Limited to 8 students.

Woodworking - All Levels - Afternoons

Wednesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
April 7, 2021 - June 9, 2021
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: all
$350 + materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

A ten week course for all skill levels. Here's your chance to make that project you didn't dare tackle before. Learn the tricks of the trade from our forty+ years of experience. Limited to 8 students.

Drawer construction with Bob LaCivita

Sunday Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
April 10, 2021 - April 11, 2021
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: beginner+
$290 + $20 materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

Bob will teach you how to build a drawer that fits perfectly into the opening. We are looking for that 'piston fit' that moves like silk and stays aligned. Each piece will be meticulously fitted and then assembled. You will also learn to decorate the front with either string inlay, a cockbead, or other embellishments, as time allows. It is highly suggested you bring a Lie Nielsen low angle #60-1/2 block plane, or similar. This is a two day class. Materials will be provided.

Turning a Goblet

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
April 17, 2021
Instructor: Matt Newton
Level:
$135 + $10 materials
max students = 8

Learn end grain hollowing while turning a goblet type vessel. You will be turning between centers, and learning how to hold your workpiece in a chuck. This class is great for those with some turning experience, and especially for those of you who have taken the Thursday eve woodturning program. It teaches new methods of holding the stock, as well as new cuts and techniques. Maybe Matt will even show you how to include a 'captured ring'!

Bowl Turning

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
May 8, 2021
Instructor: Matt Newton
Level: beginner+
$135 + $10 materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

This class will cover the fundamentals of bowl 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!

Basic Woodworking 2

Sunday Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
May 15, 2021 - May 16, 2021
Two day class
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: beginner+
$295 materials
max students = 10
Sorry, Class full.

We have added this class because of the overwhelming response to the one listed in February. Sign up quickly, as this too will fill up! An intensive 2-day course designed to give you the foundation you need to build projects without the "oops" factor! This class will concentrate on material choice, layout, joinery, hand and power tools and more. Through instructor demonstrations and extensive hands-on student work, the mysteries of woodworking will be clarified.

Bowl Turning

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
June 5, 2021
Instructor: Matt Newton
Level: beginner+
$135 + $10 materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

This class will cover the fundamentals of bowl 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!

Bowl Turning

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
June 12, 2021
Instructor: Matt Newton
Level: all
$145 materials
max students = 8

This class will cover the fundamentals of bowl 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!

Basic Woodworking 101

Thursday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
August 26, 2021 - October 28, 2021
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: beginner+
$350 + $50 materials
max students = 10

Learn the basics of woodworking from a master craftsman. Bob will teach you about selecting and buying lumber, project design, joinery, lay out methods and tools, hand tools, sharpening, machine use and safety, and a whole lot more. Instruction will be a combination of lessons and hands-on activities to reinforce the skills you are shown. This class is an excellent way for someone to get started in the world of woodworking. You will learn many ' tricks of the trade’ and skills that will help you for future projects. Class will meet once a week, Thursdays, from 1-4 in the afternoon, for a total of ten weeks.