Beginner Welding with Michael Guarraia: Dragonfly
March 9, 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 […]
Cutting Boards with Tom Parmelee
March 11, 2025 – March 13, 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 […]
Introduction to Hand Tool Woodworking with Merreyman Craft Woodworking
March 12, 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 […]
Build a Cedar Picket Eastern Bluebird House with Tom Parmelee $75 (includes materials)
March 16, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – In this class you’ll take a simple cedar fence picket and learn the process of breaking the board down to the components needed for the bird house. You’ll leave with a completed bird house ready for its new occupants and with the plans and know how to build as many more as you want. Ideal […]
Introduction to Dovetails with Merreyman Custom Woodcraft
March 19, 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 […]
Intermediate Woodturning with Jim Prinkey: Garden Tools
March 22, 2025 @ 8:30 am – 2:30 pm – Discover the joy of woodturning in this hands-on beginner class! Under the expert guidance of woodturner Jim Prinkey, you’ll create three essential garden tools—a transplanter, cultivator, and weeder—starting with shaping beautiful wooden handles on our lathes. Learn the basics of tool safety, design, and assembly as you combine your custom handles with durable metal fittings. […]
Woodworking 101 with Tom Parmelee
March 24, 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 […]
Cutting Boards with Tom Parmelee
March 25, 2025 – March 27, 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 […]
Intro to Hand-Cut Mortise & Tenon Joinery with Merreyman Custom Woodcraft
March 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Learn how to craft a strong mortise and tenon joint using only hand tools. This hands-on class covers layout, sawing, chiseling and fitting techniques with chisels, mallets, marketing gauges and hand saws. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced woodworkers alike! Please take into to hand tool woodworking or be able to demonstrate your […]
Beginner Welding with Michael Guarraia: Bird
March 30, 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 […]