Our Courses

Shaker Dining Room Tray with Hand-cut Dovetails

Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
November 3, 2018
Instructor:
Level: all
$100 + $30 materials
Sorry, Class full.

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.

Woodworking Project Class Five Days

Monday Tuesday Wenesday Thursday Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
November 26, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$550 + materials
max students = 8

This is an intensive five day 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.

Woodturning - Christmas Tree Ornaments

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
December 1, 2018
Instructor: Marcel Durette
Level: all
$100 materials

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.

Cutting Boards for Christmas!

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
December 8, 2018
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$100 materials
max students = 15
Sorry, Class full.

The perfect time to spend a day in the shop and crank out some useful Christmas gifts for your loved ones. You may choose from several designs to make some small slicing boards and also a 'glued-up' lamination with personalized design stripes of different woods.

Comprehensive Seven-Week Course in Woodworking

Monday Tuesday Wenesday Thursday Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
January 2, 2019 - February 22, 2019
no school Mon and Tue afternoons from 1-4
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$3600 + 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. Because of other classes that are scheduled during the week, Monday and Tuesday classes will end at noon. Some Saturday classes will be offered at no additional charge.

Wood Turning for Beginners

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
January 5, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$100 materials
Sorry, Class full.

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 Workshop

Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
January 19, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$35 materials

Alan 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 24, 2019 - May 2, 2019
alternating Thursdays
Instructor: Marcel Durette
Level: beginner+
$325 materials
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 26, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$35 materials
Sorry, Class full.

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.

Bowl Turning II

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
February 2, 2019
Instructor: Marcel Durette
Level: beginner+
$110 materials
max students = 8

This class is for people who have already taken our one day bowl turning class, or have some experience in turing bowls, and would like some professional guidance. You will advance your skills by turning a dry bowl, while focusing on tool technique, design and different finishing methods. If time allows, we may experiment with some surface decoration too!

Hands-on Router Class

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
February 2, 2019
Prerequisite: Router Workshop
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner+
$100 materials
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!

Hands-On Router Class

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
February 16, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$100 materials
max students = 12
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!

Veneering

Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
March 9, 2019
Instructor:
Level: all
$100 + $30 materials

Learn the tools and techniques to successfully cut, match, tape and glue veneers. Brian will cover substrates and adhesives, inlay and boarder techniques, and the use of a vacuum press will be discussed and demonstrated. Make your own table top in this hands-on workshop.

Picture Framing - Mat Cutting

Friday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
March 15, 2019 - March 16, 2019
Saturday 9:00 - Noon
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$75 + $15 materials
Sorry, Class full.

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.

Furniture Refinishing and Restoration

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
March 23, 2019
Instructor:
Level: all
$100 + $20 materials
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 1, 2019 - June 10, 2019
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
April 1, 2019 - June 10, 2019
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
April 2, 2019 - June 11, 2019
Instructor: Scott Goodell
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
April 2, 2019 - June 11, 2019
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

Wenesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
April 3, 2019 - June 12, 2019
no class on April 24th due to vacation
Instructor: Brian Miskinis
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.

Wood Finishing

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
April 6, 2019
Instructor:
Level: beginner+
$100 + $20 materials
max students = 10

Excellent wood finishing results can be obtained using just a few tools and materials. You'll learn the basic steps to get a fine finish, using varnish, shellac and oil on practice boards. You'll also learn which brush or pad to use, and how to add color with stains, glazes and waxes. This is a one day intensive course with time for discussion.

Build a Shaker Candle Stand

Sunday Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
April 13, 2019 - April 14, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$200 + $80 materials
max students = 8
Sorry, Class full.

Spend two days in the shop with us and build a shaker candle stand table. The table will have a turned pedistal, three curved legs with sliding dovetails and a round top.

Bowl Turning

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
May 4, 2019
Instructor: Marcel Durette
Level: beginner+
$110 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!

Introduction to Woodworking Tools for Women

Sunday Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
May 11, 2019 - May 12, 2019
Instructor:
Level: beginner
$200 + $20 materials

This class is for women, or moms and daughters, who would like to become comfortable and competent using everyday hand tools. In this weekend, you will make a beautiful lidded box, while learning how to use a variety of tools including a measuring tape, bevel gauge, combination square, drill driver, palm sander, hand plane, Japanese handsaw, wood burner, chisels and the small bandsaw. Moms who wish to also sign up their daughters, may due so. Minimum age is 10 years old. What a great way to work together while you each create your own 'masterpiece'! Liz is a professional woodworker who teaches woodworking to girls at Camp Oneway in Hebron, New Hampshire, during the summers. She owns and operates River's Bend Woodworking Studio in Plymouth, and is a juried member of the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen.

Bowl Turning

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
May 18, 2019
Instructor: Marcel Durette
Level: beginner+
$110 materials
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

Sunday Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
June 1, 2019 - June 2, 2019
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: beginner
$225 materials
Sorry, Class full.

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.

Joinery

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
June 8, 2019
Instructor: Robert J Lacivita
Level: all
$100 + $30 materials
Sorry, Class full.

Robert will discuss all the basic woodworking joints, including edge joints, splines, mortise and tennons, dovetails, cope & stick, and more. You'll get a chance to create a variety of joints as well.

Woodworking Five Days

Monday Tuesday Wenesday Thursday Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
June 24, 2019 - June 28, 2019
Instructor: Brian Miskinis
Level: all
$550 + materials
max students = 8

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 you may purchase them from our local sources.

Wood Turning for Beginners

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
September 7, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$125 materials
max students = 9

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!

Woodworking - All Levels

Monday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
September 9, 2019 - November 11, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
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 stude

Woodworking - All Levels - Afternoons

Monday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
September 9, 2019 - November 11, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
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
September 10, 2019 - November 12, 2019
Instructor: Scott Goodell
Level: all
$350 + 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.

Woodworking- All Levels - Afternoons

Tuesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
September 10, 2019 - November 12, 2019
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$350 + materials
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

Wenesday 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
September 11, 2019 - November 13, 2019
Instructor: Brian Miskinis
Level: all
$350 + 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 forty+ years of experience. Limited to 8 students.

Shaker Oval Boxes

Friday Saturday 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
October 18, 2019 - October 19, 2019
Saturday 9:00AM - Noon
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$125 + materials
max students = 10

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.

Wood Finishing

Saturday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
October 26, 2019
Instructor:
Level: beginner+
$125 + $10 materials

Excellent wood finishing results can be obtained using just a few tools and materials. You'll learn the basic steps to get a fine finish, using varnish, shellac and oil on practice boards. You'll also learn which brush or pad to use, and how to add color with stains, glazes and waxes. This is a one day intensive course with time for discussion.