by Andrea Barber | Sep 9, 2025
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,...
by Andrea Barber | Aug 1, 2025
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...
by Andrea Barber | Oct 2, 2024
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...
by Andrea Barber | Apr 5, 2024
Finishing is an incredibly important part of woodworking–one that can make or break your project after hours and hours of work! Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about the finishing process, and very few woodworkers are ever taught the actual science of...
by Andrea Barber | Apr 5, 2024
Come immerse yourself in the satisfying art of shaping wood utensils. This is a great introduction to carving with hand tools as well as designing in three dimensions. You will learn to shave wood using a variety of sharp edge tools including carving knives, gouges,...