Beginner Welding with Michael Guarraia: Dragonfly
February 8, 2026 @ 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 […]
Woodworking 101 with Tom Parmelee
February 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 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 […]
Build a Barred Owl Nesting Box with Tom Parmelee
February 19, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Join us for a fun and easy class assembling nesting boxes that are suitable for barred owls. You will be assembling pre-cut pieces of pine that make up your nesting box as well as drilling the entry hole. You may build a box as an individual or as a partner project (note partners only make […]
Handled Step Stool with Tom Parmelee
March 2, 2026 – March 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – In this class you will go from rough lumber to a completed step stool complete with your own design choices. The stool is modeled after one built for my grandmother many years ago and is still in use in my own home. You will learn how to use a combination of power and hand tools […]
Beginner Woodturning with Jim Prinkey: Bottle Opener, Ice Cream Scoop, Pizza Cutter or Roasting Fork!
March 7, 2026 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm – Ever wanted to turn a block of wood into a beautiful handle? You’ll learn the safety and operation of a lathe and related tools, including direct hands-on work on blanks of wood before creating your own handle. Includes cherry, walnut or maple wood and a stainless-steel scoop or bottle opener to attach. Minors 14+ allowed […]
Create your own Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle with Tavi Harwood
March 7, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Dive into the satisfying world of woodworking with a hands-on Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle Workshop! This class is designed to get you comfortable behind the scroll saw, starting with essential practice cuts on plain wood to master the rhythm and speed of the machine. You will work with premium, dry-mounted Baltic birch plywood as you learn […]
Beginner Welding with Michael Guarraia: Dragonfly
March 8, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 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 […]
Beginner Welding with Michael Guarraia: Bird
March 8, 2026 @ 12:15 pm – 3:15 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 […]
Woodworking 101 with Tom Parmelee
March 9, 2026 @ 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 […]
Build a Candy Dispenser with Ken Dunn
March 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – This class is a fun and approachable introduction to basic woodworking. You’ll build your own wooden candy dispenser while learning essential skills that can be applied to many future projects. Along the way, we’ll cover measuring and layout, safe tool use, proper assembly techniques, and tips for creating clean, accurate cuts. Participants will get hands-on […]