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| December |
Turning lidded boxes
Sat 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Dec 3
Marcel Durette
Level: all (some turning experience is suggested)
$90 includes materials
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This is part of the woodturning project series, to give you woodturners a new
challenge. Join us in turning a lidded box, and improve your skills and
techniques at the same time. Some turning experience is suggested.
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Sharpening Clinic
Friday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dec 9
Alan Mitchell & P. David Richards
Level: all
$35
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Learn different methods of sharpening edge tools, and take
the mystery out of getting that "perfect edge." We will cover bench
chisels, plane irons, marking knives, lathe turning tools, and more.
Bring your own tools, and go home with them sharpened!
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| January 2012 |
Woodworking - All Levels
Mondays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Jan 2 - Mar 5
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
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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Woodworking - All Levels
Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Jan 3 - Mar 6
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
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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Woodworking - All Levels
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Jan 4 - Mar 7
Instructor: 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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Router Workshop
Sat 9:00AM-Noon
Jan 14
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$35
| | Alan will help you learn to get the most out of your router.
You'll learn about how to select a router, router tables, partial and full edge
shaping, decorative and plain edging, dado and rabbet cuts, picture frame
moldings, dovetails, etc. He'll also discuss jigs, guides, and templates.
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Shaker Dining Room Tray with Hand-cut Dovetails
Sat 8:30AM-4:30PM
Jan 21
Instructor: Steve Marcq
Level: All
$90 plus $25 for materials
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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.
Sorry, class full.
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Wood Turning for Beginners
Sat 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Jan 21
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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Wood Turning
Alternate Thurs 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Jan 26 - May 3
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.
Sorry, class full.
You can call the school to be placed on a waiting list.
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Table Saw Techniques
Sat 9:00AM-Noon
Jan 28
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: beginner
$35
| | Demonstrations and discussions on how to select a table saw
and operate it safely. : Instruction will include basic cutting methods,
making raised panels and joints and more. Learn about jigs and fixtures
you can build yourself.
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| February 2012 |
Hands-on Router Class
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Feb 4
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Prerequisite: Router Workshop
$90
| | 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!
Sorry, Class full.
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Wood Turning Project - End Grain Hollowing / Goblet with Captured Ring
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Feb 4
Instructor: Marcel Durette
Level: intermediate+
$90 includes materials
| | Join us for a new challenge in woodworking, and learn about
end grain hollowing and shaping. We'll cover how to use a chuck to hold your
workpiece and the proper sequence of operations for completing a Goblet with Captured Ring.
And, as always, we'll discuss tool selection, sharpening and safety.
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Picture Framing - Mat Cutting
Fri 7:00PM - 9:30PM
& Sat 9:00AM - Noon
Feb 10 & 11
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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Veneering
Sat 9:00AM-4:00PM
Feb 25
Instructor: Brian Sargent
Level: all
$90 + $20 for 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.
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| March |
Joinery
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Mar 3
Instructor: Robert J. LaCivita
Level: all
$90
| | 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.
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 Cabinet Making 101
Sat 9:00AM-4:00PM
Mar 5 - 9
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$550 + $100 for materials
| | Learn the basics of building kitchen cabinets and face frame furniture.
We will cover design and layout, drawing plans, different types of construction,
materials etc. You will also learn work procedures, efficiency tricks, how to safely
handle large sheets of plywood, joinery options, hardware options and the construction of doors & drawers.
Each student will build either a base cabinet or a wall hung unit. This class
could start you on your way to building your own cabinets and saving thousands,
or, starting your own custom cabinet business.
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Carving Wooden Spoons
Sat 9:00AM-Noon
Mar 10
Instructor: Venera Gattoni
Level: age 10+
$50 includes materials
| | A carved spoon is a great craft project for all ages.
This class is for kids, as well as parents and other adults. Venera teaches
woodworking in Newmarket High School. She'll help you create a unique
hand-carved wooden spoon, including design, selecting the appropriate wood,
and safely carving what is likely to become your newest family heirloom.
This class has a maximum of ten students, so sign up soon!
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Lidded Bowls
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Mar 10
Instructor: Marcel Durette
Level: All
$90
| | Learn different techniques to turn a bowl with a fitted lid.
Learn about grain orientation and wood movement as it pertains to that "perfect fit"
for the lid. And as with all our turning classes, tool selection, sharpening and
safety will be discussed.
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Furniture Refinishing and Restoration
Sat 9:00AM-4:00PM
Mar 17
Instructor: Gary Wood
Level: age 10+
$90
| | Caring for antiques and fine furniture requires special attention to the finish. You'll learn about historical materials and techniaques, and how to recreate traditional finishes using today's shellac, varnish, wax and natural pigments. New, safer finish removers make refinishing more enhoyable, but we'll also show you how 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.
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Woodworking 5 Days
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM
March 19-23
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: All
| $550 + 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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Woodworking - All Levels
Mondays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Mar 26 - May 28
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: all
$300 + materials
Max Students = 8
| | A ten week general woodworking course for all skill levels.
Here's your chance to make that project you never dared to tackle. Learn the
tricks of the trade from our twenty+ years of experience. Limited to 8 students.
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Woodworking - All Levels
Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Mar 27 - May 29
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
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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Woodworking - All Levels
Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Mar 28 - May 30
Instructor: 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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Shaker Box Workshop
Fri 7:00-9:30PM
Sat 9:00AM-Noon
Mar 30 & 31
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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| April |
Wood Turning for Beginners
Sat 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Apr 7
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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Woodturning for Furniture
Saturday 9:00 - 3:00 PM
Apr 14
Instructor: Jon Siegel
Level: beginner+
$90 includes materials
| | Jon will take you through a series of hands-on exercises to help you learn
how to shape parts for furniture. You'll explore topics like cutting pommels, beads, coves and more.
Jon will also discuss furniture design, how to make duplicate pieces, proper cutting techniques and workflow. As always, we'll also review tool selection, sharpening and shop safety.
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Bowl Turning
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Apr 28
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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| May |
Build A Shaker Candle Stand
Sat & Sun 9:00AM-3:00PM
May 19 & 20
Instructor: Alan Mitchell
Level: All
$170 + $80 materials
| | | 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. |
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Wood Turning
Alternate Thurs 6:30 - 9:30 PM
May 17 - Aug 23
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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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| June |
Basic Woodworking
Fri-Sun 9:00AM-3:00PM
June 15-17
Instructor: Robert LaCivita
Level: beginner
| | 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 and power tools and more. Through
instructor demonstrations and extensive hands-on student work, the mysteries
of woodworking will be clearified.
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