Beginner Woodturning with Jim Prinkey: Wands
October 12, 2024 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm – Create a magical wooden wand with woodturner Jim Prinkey! You’ll learn the safety and operation of a lathe and related tools, including direct hands-on work on blanks of wood. Includes cherry, walnut or maple wood. No kids in the barn, around machinery under 6 unless accompanied by a second adult how will not be turning. […]
Beginner Welding with Michael Guarraia: Bird
October 13, 2024 @ 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: Bird
October 13, 2024 @ 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 […]
Introduction to Hand Tool Woodworking with Merreyman Craft Woodworking
October 16, 2024 @ 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 […]
Intermediate Woodturning with Jim Prinkey: Bowl
October 19, 2024 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm – This is an intermediate level class for those who have learned how to create their own handle, candlestick, or bud vase. Jim Prinkey will be teaching the intricacies of how to turn a bowl! You will be given the opportunity to use the skills you’ve learned in beginners classes but with a little more depth […]
Advanced Woodturning with Jim Prinkey: Plate
October 20, 2024 @ 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.
Beginner Welding: Dragonfly with Michael Guarraia
October 20, 2024 @ 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
October 20, 2024 @ 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 […]
Introduction to Dovetails with Merreyman Custom Woodcraft
October 23, 2024 @ 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 […]
Parent/Child Welding Age 10+ with Michael Guarraia
October 27, 2024 @ 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 […]