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Kids' Camp
Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - noon
OR 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Aug 9-13
Instructor: Peter Lund
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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Bowl Turning
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Aug 28
Instructor: Marcel Durrette
Level: beginner+
$90
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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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| September |
Wood Turning for Beginners
Sat 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Sep 11
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
Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 7 - Nov 9
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
Wednesdays 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
Mondays 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 13 - Nov 15
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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Wood Turning
Alternate Thurs 6:30 - 9:30 PM
Sep 30 - Jan 6
Note: Some class dates may be revised to accommodate the 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 1 & 2
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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Woodworking 5 Days
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM
Oct 4-8
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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Hollow Vessel Turning
Sat 9:00AM-4:00PM
Oct 9
Instructor: Richard Batchelder
Level: Intermediate (or at least some woodturning experience)
$90 plus $10 material fee
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Learn the techniques used to turn hollow vessels, and discover the use of surface
decoration to enhance your project, including carving through paint, inlay,
burning of surfaces and many more techniques. Dick has over 20 years of
woodturning experience, and he has done an incredible amount of artistic
turning. He also does precise architectural restoration turning.
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Bowl Turning
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Oct 16
Instructor: Marcel Durrette
Level: beginner+
$90
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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 30
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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| November |
Pen Turning
Fri 7:00PM-9:00PM
Nov 5
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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Shaker Dining Room Tray with Hand-cut Dovetails
Sat 8:30AM-4:30PM
Nov 6
Instructor: Steve Marcq
Level: All
$100 includes 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.
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Woodturning - Christmas Tree Ornaments
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Nov 6
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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Scroll Saw Seminar
Sat 9:00AM-3:00PM
Nov 13
Instructors: 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 |
Turning lidded boxes
Sat 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Dec 4
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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| January 2011 |
Comprehensive Ten-week Course in Woodworking
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Jan 3 - Mar 9 (2011)
Instructor: Alan Mitchell and others
Level: beginner+
| | This course is designed for serious students
who want to explore woodworking and furniture construction.
We'll cover 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.
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