Parent/Child Welding Age 10+ with Michael Guarraia
March 30, 2025 @ 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm – Interested in some parent/child “bonding” time!? In this class, you and a child learn the fundamentals and safety associated with MIG welding, practice welding, and take home a welded bird sculpture that you collaboratively make using old silverware. Age 10 and up. Note: $225 per parent/child duo (limit two duos per class) Please make sure […]
Wall Mounted Coat Rack with Tom Parmelee
April 1, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In this class you will build and finish your very own wooden coat rack. This class is great for beginners or for someone looking to learn about wall mounted furniture. $160 per person, $100 for instruction, $60 for materials.
Introduction to Hand Tool Woodworking with Merreyman Custom Woodcraft
April 2, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Discover the timeless art of traditional woodworking with this immersive class. Students will delve into the fundamentals of craftmanship, focusing on the mastery of hand planes, chisels, hand saws, and various hand tool woodworking techniques. Learn the essential skills of shaping, milling, and precision cutting all by hand, all while connecting with the rich history […]
Cutting Boards with Tom Parmelee
April 7, 2025 – April 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In this two-part class, participants will make their own cutting boards to use in their homes. Students will learn about different species of woods to use for food safe projects, how to join pieces of wood together, and different oils for sealing them. We encourage you to take Woodworking 101 before signing up for this […]
Assemble a Bat House with Tom Parmelee $85 (includes materials)
April 13, 2025 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Join us for a fun and easy class assembling your own bat house. You will be assembling pre-cut pieces that make up your new neighbor’s home. You may build a box as an individual or as a partner project. Bat houses should be fastened securely to a pole or the side of a building, 12 […]
Woodworking 101 with Tom Parmelee
April 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In this class you will learn the ins and outs of a modern woodworking shop. What tools do what and how to use them. Safety being key to the long term enjoyment of any woodworking endeavors will be the focus for all tools used. By the end of the class you should have all the […]
Advanced Woodturning with Jim Prinkey: Plate
April 19, 2025 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm – This is an advanced level class for those who have learned how to turn their own beautiful wooden plate. You will be given the opportunity to use the skills you’ve learned in bowl turning but with a little more depth in using a lathe.
Introduction to Dovetails with Merreyman Custom Woodcraft
April 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Learn how to cut dovetails by hand. In this class we will learn one of the most essential and daunting furniture joints- the dovetail. Using only a hand saw, chisel, and hand full of marking tools, learn how to make the beautiful and strong dovetail joint without machinery. Note: You must have previously taken intro […]
Beginner Welding with Michael Guarraia: Bird
April 27, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Learn the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding in this make-and-take class where you’ll make a bird out of common kitchen utensils. Topics include welding safety, equipment, processes, technique, and basic metallurgical properties. No experience necessary, and suitable for anyone age 12 and older. Natural fiber clothing (cotton, etc.) and close toed shoes (preferably […]
Beginner Welding with Michael Guarraia: Dragonfly
April 27, 2025 @ 12:15 pm – 3:15 pm – Learn the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding in this make-and-take class where you’ll fabricate a dragonfly out of common kitchen utensils. Topics include welding safety, equipment, processes, technique, and basic metallurgical properties. No experience necessary, and suitable for anyone age 12 and older. Natural fiber clothing (cotton, etc.) and close toed shoes (preferably […]