Discover embellishing techniques to enhance the aesthetics of your projects. Guided by furniture maker and instructor Kelly Parker, this class covers: Ebonizing Inlay techniques Pyrography Gilding Creating textures Torching your wood A combination of all of the above!
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Advancing Bandsaw & Router Skills
Practice higher-skilled techniques to get the most out of your bandsaw and router. Guided by furniture maker and instructor Kelly Parker, this class covers: Jig theory and application Leveraging the bandsaw, biscuit joiner, and disc sander using novel jigs Basic veneering Making and glueing up small, non-square parts Considerations when choosing wood
Power Carving & Pyrography
Learn power carving and pyrography methods to elevate the aesthetics of your work. Guided by renowned wood turner and artist Dixie Biggs, this class covers: Demystifying power relief carving Practicing multiple relief carving methods Developing tool control Modifying carving burrs Experimenting with different textures Proper sanding techniques
North End Wall Cabinet
Practice multiple case-making techniques and take your craft to the next level. Guided by furniture maker and instructor Meredith Hart, this class covers: Case piece design Cutting dovetails on the table saw Splined miters Cove cutting Decorative mouldings Hinge setting
Bench Making
Practice staked furniture methods and learn to build a piece of history from the unique village of Amana, Iowa. Guided by talented furniture maker Jameel Abraham, this class covers: Drawbored mortise and tenon Angled through mortise Rake and splay Sliding dovetails Basic spindle turning
Introduction to Case Making
Explore foundational case making techniques that you can reference for future projects. Taught by furniture maker and instructor, Owain Harris this class covers: Designing and planning your case piece Selecting and processing materials Multiple case construction and joinery methods Installing doors, hinges, and hardware
Design to Fabrication
Learn design techniques that will streamline your woodworking projects. Guided by furniture maker and instructor Kelly Parker, this class covers: Design ideation Quarter-scale modeling Construction drawings Sketch Up
Veneer, Parquetry & Joinery
Learn high-precision woodworking techniques and build a classic backgammon board. Guided by furniture maker and instructor Sarah Watlington, this class covers: Traditional veneering techniques Lumber selection for grain and graphics Parquetry and inlay Hand planes Sharpening with water stones Box construction and small joinery solutions Raised panel construction Hinge setting