Our Courses

Elegant Boxes

Friday 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
September 9, 2016 - October 14, 2016
Instructor: Roger Myers
Level: all
$100 + $30 materials
Sorry, Class full.

During the six weeks you will build a keepsake box from one of several designs you can choose from and then turn it into a one-of-a-kind treasure by embellishing it with inlay and banding. You will learn basic box construction and joinery options, inlay and decoration, and finishing. You will probably want to keep this for yourself, but note it will be done in time for Christmas!

Comprehensive Ten-Week Course in Woodworking

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
January 9, 2017 - March 24, 2017
no school the week of Feb. 20-24
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$4850 + materials
max students = 8

This course is designed for serious students who want to explore woodworking and furniture construction. It covers 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. Students will also learn joinery, project design, wood turning, veneering, and wood bending through a series of lessons and individual projects.

Picture Framing - Mat Cutting

Friday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
March 17, 2017 - March 18, 2017
Saturday 9:00 - Noon
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$75 + $15 materials

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. You will construct an 8"x10" picture frame in class.

Woodworking - All Levels

Monday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
September 11, 2017 - November 13, 2017
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$325 + 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 stude

Woodworking - All Levels - Afternoons

Monday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
September 11, 2017 - November 13, 2017
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$325 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
September 12, 2017 - November 14, 2017
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$325 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 - Afternoons

Tuesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
September 12, 2017 - November 14, 2017
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$325 + 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

Wednesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
September 13, 2017 - November 15, 2017
Instructor: P. David Richards
Level: all
$325 materials
max students = 8

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.

Basic Woodworking

Sunday Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
September 16, 2017 - September 17, 2017
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: beginner
$210 materials

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.

Wood Turning

Thursday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
September 28, 2017 - January 4, 2018
alternating Thursdays (Note: some class dates may be revised to accommodate holidays)
Instructor: Marcel Durette
Level: beginner+
$300 materials

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.

Shaker Oval Boxes

Friday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
October 27, 2017 - October 28, 2017
Saturday 9:00AM - Noon
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$90 + materials

This two session workshop will teach you how to make oval Shaker boxes. You can make as many boxes as time allows (typically two or three). We include a class booklet with project instructions, patterns, and sources for all materials.

Woodworking Five Days

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
November 27, 2017 - December 1, 2017
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$550 + materials

This is an intensive one week course for all skill levels. 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.