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Furniture Making
Introduction to Woodworking (CSW 101)
The first of a three course series, Introduction to Woodworking, introduces students to basic woodworking techniques and assists them in completing weekly practice projects.
Length: 9 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
Build a Traditional Tool Tote (CSW 101B)
This nine week class will build on the skills acquired in 101 with a special emphasis on building the student’s knowledge about and confidence in the use of hand tools. During this course, students will measure, lay out and cut dovetail joinery, mortise and tenon joinery, rabbets and dados – all with hand tools.
Length: 9 Weeks
Prerequisite: 101
Methods of Mortise and Tenon Joinery (CSW 102)
The second of a three course series, Methods of Mortise and tenon Joinery, guides students through the construction of an end table using a variety of basic furniture making methods.
Length: 9 Weeks
Prerequisite: CSW 101
Techniques of Machining Wood (CSW 103)
The third and final course of a three course series, Techniques of Matching Wood, introduces students to more advanced furniture making methods and culminates with the building of an entryway table.
Length: 9 Weeks
Prerequisite: CSW 102
Design 104 (New in January)
Drawing and planning for the design-build experience
In this class, students will create Orthographic drawings including cross sections, along with cut lists and procedure lists. You will learn how to conceive of your design and plan how to make your piece of furniture before going into the woodshop to make your pieces.
Open Shop (CSW 201)
Graduates of the three part introductory series (101, 102 & 103) can continue grow their skills by pursuing projects of their own choice/design and also participate in advanced projects.
Length: Ongoing
Prerequisite: CSW 103
Introduction to Cabinetry (CSW 111)
Introduction to cabinet making takes the student through the steps of designing and making a basic cabinet from plywood. The student will complete a small cabinet with a drawer and a door, using the same techniques that would be used to build kitchen face-frame cabinets or bathroom vanities.
Length: 9 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
Specialty Classes
Woodturning 1, 2 and 3
In these classes, you will learn about the lathe, its accessories, and the tools used to shape wood. Students will watch demonstrations, then apply what they have learned to independent work overseen and guided by the instructor.
Length: 9 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
Intro to Shaper Origin
Learn how to set up a CNC workspace, import and place SVG files, cut inlays, pockets engrave and more. Each student will practice cutting and customizing coasters and a trivet over the five week course.
Length: 5 weeks
Prerequisite: None
Scroll Saw (CSW 141)
In this introductory class, students will learn about all the parts, features and functions of the scroll saw and how to safely use a scroll saw to make intricate curves and openings in wood.
Length: 9 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
Marquetry (CSW 142)
Add a decorative flair to your woodworking. Betsy Pepper will teach you to make beautiful pictures from veneers of various colored woods. In week one, you will learn the essential scroll saw techniques.
Length: 4 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
Stereo Speaker & Subwoofer Building (CSW 151 & 152)
Students will learn the fundamentals of speaker theory, design, and construction. Basic woodworking, electrical wiring and soldering will be covered.
Length: 9 Weeks
Prerequisite: None
Seminars
One or two day classes, typically held on weekends.
Intro to Spindle Turning
A one day class designed to teach the basics of spindle turning. Students will end the day with a selection of finished bottle stoppers, small kitchen tools or other spindle projects. The class will cover safety, safety equipment, turning tools and lathes, work holding, design, basic spindle turning, shaping on the lathe and finishing. Spindle projects can include pizza cutters screwdrivers, ornaments, candle-holders, tool handles etc. Woodturning tools will include traditional gouges as well as the newer carbide tipped tools.
Length: 9 AM to 4 PM with a one-hour break for lunch.
Prerequisite: None
Intro to Bowl Turning
A one day class designed to teach the basics of cross-grain woodturning. Students end the day with a finished bowl turned from dry wood. The class will cover safety, safety equipment, turning tools and lathes, work holding, design, basic cross-grain turning, shaping on the lathe, hollowing, reverse chucking and finishing. Woodturning tools will include traditional gouges as well as newer carbide tipped tools.
Length: 9 AM to 5 PM with a one-hour break for lunch.
Prerequisite: None
Basics of Segmented Wood Turning
If you have successfully turned bowls from a solid wood blank and are looking to try a more advanced technique, consider segmenting. This class will cover the entire process for designing, building, and turning a segmented bowl.
Length: 9 AM to 4 PM with a one-hour break for lunch.
Intermediate Segmented Turning
This class assumes that each student has a basic understanding of the segmenting process. By completing the class project, each student will learn a number of new techniques and leave with a finished segmented vase.
3 Saturdays, 9am – 4 pm, October 14, 21, 28, 2023
Introduction to the Scroll Saw (CSW 140)
In this 4-hour seminar on Scroll Saw fundamentals,. you will learn about the parts, features and functions of the scroll saw. Some of the topics included are: safety, blade type and size, how fast to cut, how to tension the blade, how to operate the scroll saw, and pattern transfer. Students will be given exercises to practice techniques.
Length: Sat 12 – 4pm
Prerequisite: None
Band Saw Boxes (CSW 145)
Guest instructor Larry Anderson will guide you through the basics of making beautiful boxes using the band saw. Each student will complete two original one-of-a-kind boxes.
Length: Sat 9am-4pm
Prerequisite: None
New! Small Treasure Box
Each student will complete a small one of a kind box approximately 3” x 5” x 2” high. The top will be made from exotic woods, and domestic woods. The box will have a small
tray inside used for small objects. The bottom of the box will have aromatic cedar and the box will be finished with tung oil.
Saturday, 9 am-4 pm
Twisted Turnings, Multi-axis turning
Turning with a twist, using the magic of multi-axis turning to create seemingly impossible to turn shapes. This is lathe work on a whole new level. We’ll make boxes and goblets, napkin rings, tea-light, and ???. Students will expand their turning skill set to include multi-axis turning. Skills include safely holding work with multi-axis, visualizing the end result, turning with interrupted cuts. The possibilities are endless. Essentials of safety will be emphasized.
Length: 9 AM to 4 PM with a one-hour break for lunch.
Prerequisite: Beginning Turning or equivalent.