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Currently Scheduled Woodworking & Furniturecraft Courses

Adirondack Chair Building
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Fri, Jun 3rd, 2022 – Sun, Jun 5th, 2022
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Days 1-2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich

Build a Small Table from Reclaimed Wood
Instructors:
John Hodnefield
Build a highly functional new table–with a minimal amount of tools–which is perfect for…
Fri, Aug 26th, 2022 – Sun, Aug 28th, 2022
Days 1 and 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Days 1 and 2: 9am-5pm, Day 3: 9am-1pm
Instructor:
John Hodnefield

Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop
Instructors:
Randy Schnobrich
Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Wed, Aug 24th, 2022 – Sun, Aug 28th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich
Wed, Sep 28th, 2022 – Sun, Oct 2nd, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Randy Schnobrich

Coopering: Make a Wooden Bucket
Instructors:
Eric Edgin
Coopering, the craft of joined wooden staves to create a vessel, was an integral skill in many…
Fri, Dec 2nd, 2022 – Sun, Dec 4th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Eric Edgin

Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Mini Settee
Instructors:
David Abeel
In order for a piece of furniture to become a treasured family heirloom, someone has to build it.…
Wed, Oct 12th, 2022 – Sun, Oct 16th, 2022
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2-5: 9am-5pm
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2-5: 9am-5pm
Instructor:
David Abeel

Furniture Design and Modeling
Instructors:
Jim Sannerud
You can find almost anything you need while wandering through a certain Swedish big box furniture…
Fri, Nov 4th, 2022 – Sun, Nov 6th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Jim Sannerud

Handcrafting A Northwoods Paddle
Instructors:
Mike Schelmeske
Create the traditional paddle used by Northwoods travelers for hundreds of years. In this course, a…
Fri, Jun 10th, 2022 – Sat, Jun 11th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Schelmeske
Wed, Jun 29th, 2022 – Thu, Jun 30th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Mike Schelmeske

Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty - an inspiring craft form to experience.…
Tue, May 24th, 2022 – Thu, May 26th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, May 27th, 2022 – Sun, May 29th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Mon, May 30th, 2022 – Wed, Jun 1st, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Nate White

Pole Lathe: Turning
Instructors:
Jarrod Dahl
Turning wood on a pole lathe—a wonderfully simple hand-built machine that needs only your leg…
Fri, Nov 4th, 2022 – Sun, Nov 6th, 2022
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Jarrod Dahl

Shaker-Style Carriers
Instructors:
Tom McKinney
The Shaker-style of bentwood boxes and carriers have been made in the US since the 18th century.…
Fri, May 27th, 2022 – Sun, May 29th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
9am-5pm each day
Instructor:
Tom McKinney

Twig Furniture: Crafting the Twig Chair
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
The twig chair is the hallmark project for someone who appreciates the traditional craft of twig…
Tue, May 31st, 2022 – Thu, Jun 2nd, 2022
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf

Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises
Instructors:
Paula Sundet Wolf
Have you ever needed a small garden fence? A trellis or wattle fence is the answer! Sometimes…
Fri, Jun 3rd, 2022
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Instructor:
Paula Sundet Wolf

Youth Craft Camp: Introduction to Woodworking
Instructors:
Angela Robins
Spend a week exploring woodworking using both hand and power tools. You will learn how to safely…
Mon, Jul 25th, 2022 – Fri, Jul 29th, 2022
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Instructor:
Angela Robins