Wednesdays ~ April 8, 15, 22, 29 6:00pm-9:00pm Woodturning is a truly satisfying craft, and the raw materials to produce useful, gorgeous and unique objects are all around us. This four-session class will introduce you to the lathe and the tools used to shape a basic piece of wood into a unique, attractive and useful […]
Learn advanced woodworking techniques and jumpstart your own woodworking business or career. This certificate is designed for the intermediate to advanced woodworker, furniture designer, and maker. You will learn drafting and design techniques, advanced furniture building skills, and business basics for a woodworking business. Class Schedule April 27 - May 22 Monday - Friday […]
This course will give students a foundational education in timber framing while they work as a group to build and complete a timber frame pavilion. Students will gain an understanding […]
Come try your hand at woodturning! Spend the day on the lathe discovering how to make beautiful, round wooden objects! We’ll learn about the different lathe components, talk tools, and practice staying safe while creating candlesticks, bud vases, rolling pins, and more. Each participant should expect to leave with one or more small projects, as […]
We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to implement them into furniture making and design. This class will explore the art and technique of wood joinery, while focusing on hand tool techniques. At the end of class, students will leave with a small decorative box showcasing their new joinery […]
Satisfy your inner carpenter in our woodworking classes for adults. In a culture that’s zooming toward virtual reality and digitizing the day-to-day, not everyone grows up learning how to use tools and work with their hands. Our carpentry and woodworking classes for adults are here to change that. Surrounded by nature in our beautiful, sheltered […]
Step back in time and learn the art of window and door construction in this immersive 5-day course. This class will guide students through the transformation of Eastern White Pine boards into simple, historically accurate window sash and doors. Students will learn appropriate historical restoration methods along with window sash repair and reuse. The class will also […]
In this two-day class, students learn how to use a wide variety of handtools for working wood, including marking and layout tools, hand saws, hand drills, chisels, planes, and much more. Sharpening and adjustment of chisels and planes will also be covered. Students should bring along their own hand tools if they are interested in […]
Making Wooden Storm Windows is a fun and intense, three-day, hands-on learning experience. Students will how to make traditional, wooden storm windows. You will be part of a team building exterior storms for a house in one of the buildings in a Hannibal Historic District. This is a tuition-based class with a limit of eight […]
The Art & Craft of Axes is designed for anyone interested in learning the history, anatomy, and practical use of one of the most essential tools in woodworking and timber processing. This course will be beneficial to both beginners and tool use and experienced woodsmen, equipping students with the skills to handle an axe with […]
This is a workshop for the woodworking curious. This weekend class will take a very slow and accessible approach to learning shop machinery and safety. While creating a one-of-a-kind cutting or serving board, participants will learn techniques including designing, marking, measuring, milling, and finishing. This workshop is for folks who have yet to gain experience […]
Welcome to our hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of using edge tools in woodworking! This event is perfect for beginners looking to improve their woodworking skills. Tool setup, safe handling, and basics of sharpening will all be covered. These skillsets are an essential addition to any woodworker’s toolbox. Bring a tool that you’d […]