We call ourselves Dykes with Drills. By using the word “dyke”, we reclaim it from its history of oppression and exclusion. By using drills and other tools, we build communities of diversity and inclusion. Our community includes people of all sexualities and genders, including those who are non-conforming, transgender, and allies. Join Dykes with Drills […]
We call ourselves Dykes with Drills. By using the word “dyke”, we reclaim it from its history of oppression and exclusion. By using drills and other tools, we build communities of diversity and inclusion. Our community includes people of all sexualities and genders, including those who are non-conforming, transgender, and allies. Saturday, March 2, 2024 […]
We call ourselves Dykes with Drills. By using the word “dyke”, we reclaim it from its history of oppression and exclusion. By using drills and other tools, we build communities of diversity and inclusion. Our community includes people of all sexualities and genders, including those who are non-conforming, transgender, and allies. Join Dykes with Drills […]
This weekend workshop introduces the interested but inexperienced woodworker to woodshop equipment and hand tools. The safe, effective, and efficient use of the table saw, jointer, router, planer, drill press, and band saw will be covered through demonstration and building a hands-on project students will take home, a Shaker-style bench made of solid pine. This […]
Subject: Woodworking Cost: $576 + $25 materials fee Skill Level: All Levels Do you have well-used or heirloom hand planes or chisels in need of restoration? Learn the skills to assess those classic tools and bring them back to life. Bring a tool or two from your collection and restore them to their former […]
It's time! Conquer your fears and discover the joys of using a wide variety of power tools in a safe, friendly and supportive environment. We'll learn the basics of working with wood as we gain hands-on experience with the table saw, chop saw, router, jigsaw and drill press. Each student will build a Shaker-style […]
Subject: Woodworking Skill Level: All Levels Duration: September 22-28 Cost: $792 + $65 materials fee Coopering is the ancient art of making wooden vessels such as barrels, butter churns, buckets, canteens, pitchers, piggins, etc. using only wood for staves and wood white oak bands with no nails or glue. Learn how to use the […]
Subject: Woodworking Competency: Beginner Starts: September 28, 2024, 9am Ends: September 29, 2024, 5pm Materials Fee: $90 Tuition: $325-$700 Instructors: Lindley Brainard This weekend workshop introduces the interested but inexperienced woodworker to wood shop equipment and hand tools. The safe, effective, and efficient use of the table saw, jointer, router, planer, drill press, and band […]
Subject: Woodworking Competency: Beginner Starts: October 7, 2024, 9am Ends: October 11, 2024, 5pm Materials Fee: $75 Tuition: $815-$1750 Instructors: Lindley Brainard, Wynne Hannan This class will give students a chance to become competent with woodworking tools and the building process. Discussions of joinery techniques and woodworking methods will enable students to get lots of […]
Subject: Woodworking, Woodturning Duration: November 17-22 Cost: $660 + $80 materials fees Skill Level: All Levels The Windsor stool originated in England in the early 18th century. It is characterized by its turned legs, spindles, and seat style. They were originally made from local hardwoods, such as ash, maple, and oak. Often used as […]
Working Wood in the 18th Century To Furnish a Town: High, Low and In Between January 23-26, 2025 In Person and Virtual Options Available Handmade of solid wood construction! Words like those sound expensive and exclusive to a modern ear, but they describe every piece of furniture known to Williamsburg’s pre-Revolutionary residents from the most fashionable […]
Yestermorrow's 12-week Woodworking Certificate program is designed to give amateurs and aspiring professionals a solid grounding in woodworking and furniture- making techniques, led by Yestermorrow's talented and nationally recognized faculty. Skills learned in the program include design and drafting, wood selection and preparation, joinery, traditional hand skills, sharpening, power tool techniques, and finishing. The curriculum […]
Brick, Earth, Stone, and Timber (BEST) Preservation Workshops with the National Park Service Location: Frederick, MD Dates: April 7 - 11, 2025 Description: Participants will learn the woodworking skills necessary to practice advanced and intensive repairs for rails, stiles, and muntins. This workshop is the required pre-requisite workshop for Advanced Wood Window Repair […]
19th-Century Windows & Doors – Construction & Repair 5 Days: Monday - Friday, August 11th-15th, 2025, 8 AM - 5 PM Tuition: $1,250.00 Ages: 16 & Up Instructor: Nathanael Ulfers Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person Prerequisites: None Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Program Description: Step back in time and learn the art of window and […]
Starting with an overview on how to determine the forces and loads a traditional timber frame structure (or really any structure) will see over the course of its lifetime, the course focus will transition into sizing of beams, as well as a primer on basic joinery and connection design. In order to break up the […]
This course focuses on timber frames. Students will learn about the material science of wood, what makes a timber frame appealing, and why timber frames are more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and energy-efficient than traditional stick frame structures. Students will lay out, cut, and assemble traditional joinery and, at the same time, we will explore more […]
Our classes are set up to foster community, and during your time here, whether you camp onsite or stay in a hotel or Airbnb, you can experience the sweet nostalgia of summer camp as you make new friends and learn useful skills in this adult version of a woodworking camp. Learning carpentry can be rewarding […]
Essential power tool skills and joinery techniques for building furniture. This weekend workshop will introduce you to the safe and effective use of woodshop tools, including the table saw, jointer, router, planer, drill press, and band saw. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, you build and take home a solid pine Shaker-style bench. Class Schedule […]
We’re headed to California’s Joshua Tree National Park to preserve the legendary Keys Ranch! PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: October 19-24, October 26-31, November 2-7, and November 9-14 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) (Sessions 3 and 4) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Matthew Sanford ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aaron […]
Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair. You will learn both techniques in class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish […]
A living history event featuring modern day craftspeople illustrating common occupations of the Revolutionary Era. Demonstrations will include blacksmithing, tailoring, spinning, shoemaking, weaving, wood carving, carpentry, and dancing. Select craft items available for sale and commission direct from the artisans.
We’re headed to California’s Joshua Tree National Park to preserve the legendary Keys Ranch! PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: October 19-24, October 26-31, November 2-7, and November 9-14 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) (Sessions 3 and 4) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Matthew Sanford ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aaron […]
We’re headed to California’s Joshua Tree National Park to preserve the legendary Keys Ranch! PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: October 19-24, October 26-31, November 2-7, and November 9-14 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) (Sessions 3 and 4) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Matthew Sanford ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aaron […]
Our woodworking classes for adults welcome all beginners into the world of tool use, carpentry, and craft. Monthly or one time payment options available Flexible refund policy Encouraging instruction, inclusive community and a life-changing experience Click here for more information and registration!
Spend a day mastering the Shakers’ timeless method for bending thin wood into elegant oval boxes. Through live demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll discover how heat and moisture make wood flexible, then learn the precise steps for shaping, fastening, and finishing a matched set of three nesting boxes. No prior experience or tools […]
We’re headed to California’s Joshua Tree National Park to preserve the legendary Keys Ranch! PROJECT PARTNER: Joshua Tree National Park SESSION DATES: October 19-24, October 26-31, November 2-7, and November 9-14 CAPACITY PER SESSION: 7 Volunteers + 1 Kitchen Helper (Sessions 1 and 2) 4 Volunteers (No Kitchen Helper) (Sessions 3 and 4) PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Matthew Sanford ASSISTANT PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Aaron […]
Learn the basics of furniture making and shop tools. This entry-level course is intended for the beginning woodworker. You'll be introduced to the how’s and why’s of woodworking, the use of hand tools, and the safe operation of shop equipment. Demonstrations and discussions will supplement hands-on learning as you each build your own one-drawer end […]
Welcome to our hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the basics of using edge tools in woodworking! Join us on Sat, Nov 15, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Tillers International. This event is perfect for beginners looking to improve their woodworking skills. You’ll learn how to properly use chisels, planes, and other edge tools to create […]
Students will make full-size dining room tables. Each table will be made to fit your home. The size will be determined by the size of your room (max table size 7’ x 3’). You will pick the leg style that fits you. We have several leg design options that are included in the price, or […]
The dovetail joint is one of the strongest and most beautiful techniques in woodworking. Join SBWI alumni Jaime Marvin as she demystifies how to make dovetails completely by hand. Students will learn how to properly use layout tools, chisels and handsaws. The first day will be spent cutting dovetails and pins and the second day […]