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Basic Woodworking
Fri - Sun 9:00AM-3:00PM
Jun 19 - 21
Instructor: Robert LaCivita
Level: beginner
$255
| | An intensive 3-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 & power tools and more. Through instructor demonstrations and
extensive hands-on student work, the mysteries of woodworking will be clarified.
Space is limited.
Space is limited
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| July |
Bowl Turning
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
July 11
Instructor: Marcel Durrette
Level: beginner+
$90
| | 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!
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Timberframing
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM
July 13 - 17
Instructor: P. David Richards
Level: All
$500
| | Learn the techniques used by our ancestors to build
timber-frame structures. You'll be taught by noted housewright
P. David Richards, who will discuss materials and design considerations,
and demonstrate the various types of joinery. You'll measure, lay out,
and cut the joints, as the class works together to construct and raise an
actual timber frame structure on-site. Some tools are required.
Call us for more information.
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Barn Raising and Open House!
Sat 10:00AM-3:00PM
July 18
Bring Your Friends And Family
Free!
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You, your family and your friends are invited to attend our old-fashioned barn raising.
From 10 AM to Noon, we’ll be helping the Timberframing students turn their collection
of timbers into a real structure. Then, from Noon to 3 PM, you’re welcome to
attend our cookout and open house with woodworking demos, contests, prizes and
discounts on classes.
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| August |
Kids' Camp
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - noon
OR 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Aug 10-14
Instructor: TBA
Ages 8-14
$125/session
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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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Woodworking 5 Days
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM
Aug 17-21
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: All
| $500 + materials |
Space is limited |
| | 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.
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| September |
Comprehensive Ten-week Course in Woodworking
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
( Note: the next class starts on Jan 4, 2010 )
Instructor: Alan Mitchell and others
Level: beginner+
| | This course is specifically designed to prepare students
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.
| See January for next available offering of this course.
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Wood Turning for Beginners
Sat 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sep 12
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
Tue 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 8 - Nov 10
Instructor: Alan Mitchell &
David Richards
Level: all
$300 + materials
Max Students = 7
| | 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 7 students.
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Woodworking - All Levels
Wed 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 9 - Nov 11
Instructor: Alan Mitchell &
David Richards
Level: all
$300 + materials
Max Students = 7
| | 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 7 students.
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Woodworking - All Levels
Mon 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 14 - Nov 16
Instructor: Alan Mitchell &
Dave Richards
Level: all
$300 + 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.
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The Guild of New Hampshire Woodworkers
Sat 9:00 - 3:00 Sep 19 | |
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Wood Turning
Alternate Thurs 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 24 - Dec 31
(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. 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.
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| October |
Shaker Box Workshop
Fri 7:00-9:30PM
Sat 9:00AM-Noon
Oct 2 & 3
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 instructions,
patterns, and sources for all materials.
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Picture Framing - Mat Cutting
Thu & Fri 7:00 - 9:30PM
Oct 9 & 10
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$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.
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Bowl Turning
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Oct 17
Instructor: Marcel Durrette
Level: beginner+
$90
| | 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!
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Wood Finishing
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Oct 24
Instructor: Gary Wood
Level: beginner+
$90 + $10 materials
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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.
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Shaker Dining Room Tray with Hand-cut Dovetails
Sat 8:30AM-4:30PM
Oct 31
Instructor: Steve Marcq
Level: All
$100
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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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| November |
Woodturning – Christmas Tree Ornaments
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Nov 7
Instructor: 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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Open Shop – Shaker Boxes
Fri Nov 13 - 6:30-9:30PM
Sat Nov 14 - 9:00AM-Noon
Level: experience making Shaker boxes
$45
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Open to anyone who has made oval Shaker boxes. Our
shop will be open with all the tools you need for those
last-minute gifts. Bring your own materials, or order
through us by Oct 30. This is not a structured class, and
you may come and turn as many boxes as you wish.
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Scroll Saw Seminar
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Nov 21
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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| December |
Pen Turning
Fri 7:00PM-9:00PM
Dec 4
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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Inlay – Bellflowers and Stringing
Sat 9:00AM-4:00PM
Dec 12
Instructor: Dan Faia
Level: All
$125 includes materials
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This workshop will explore many of the common details found in the Federal Period.
Sand shaded bellflowers accent a tapered leg with banded cuffs and holly stringing.
Working with gouges, trammel points and scratch stocks you’ll learn to create the timeless
bellflower design while improving your bench skills.
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| January 2010 |
Comprehensive Ten-week Course in Woodworking
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Jan 4 - Mar 12 (2010)
Instructor: Alan Mitchell and others
Level: beginner+
| | This course is specifically designed to prepare students
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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