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Woodworking & Furniturecraft

Currently Scheduled Woodworking & Furniturecraft Courses

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Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop

Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Wed, Sep 24th, 2025  –  Sun, Sep 28th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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Convertible Bicycle Backpack: An Intro to Leather and Wood

Create a one-of-a-kind convertible bag that can be used as a backpack or clip onto your bicycle…
Thu, Jul 3rd, 2025  –  Sat, Jul 5th, 2025
Day 1: 1-5pm; Days 2-3 9am-5pm
Instructors: Alex Blust, Mazzy Flynn
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Fine Furniture: Natural-Edged Windsor Bench

Say “hello” to curvy edges and goodbye to 90 degree corners in this edgy furniture…
Sat, Sep 13th, 2025  –  Sun, Sep 14th, 2025
9am-5pm
Instructor: David Abeel
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Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Armchair or Rocking Chair

Note: the 9/9/25-9/12/25 session is co-taught with Joe Tietge who isn't listed above due to a…
Tue, Sep 9th, 2025  –  Fri, Sep 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: David Abeel
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Folding Camp Stool: Intro to Staked Furniture

Staked joinery is the foundation of everything from Windsor chairs to farm tools. This technique is…
Thu, Jul 24th, 2025  –  Sun, Jul 27th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Gabe Strand
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Laminated Canoe Paddles

In this class, students will build one laminated paddle similar to the fancy wooden paddles often…
Thu, Dec 4th, 2025  –  Sun, Dec 7th, 2025
Day 1: 4pm-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm; Day 4: 9am-noon
Instructor: Josh Tolkan
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Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Wed, May 21st, 2025  –  Fri, May 23rd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Sat, May 24th, 2025  –  Mon, May 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, Jun 6th, 2025  –  Sun, Jun 8th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate White
Fri, Oct 31st, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 2nd, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate White
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Pole Lathe Turning

Turning wood on a pole lathe—a wonderfully simple, hand-built machine that needs only your leg…
Fri, Oct 10th, 2025  –  Sun, Oct 12th, 2025
9am-5pm each day

Power Tool Fundamentals: Cutting Board

The woodshop is full of tools that can make work easier and more efficient, but it requires time and…
Sat, May 17th, 2025  –  Sun, May 18th, 2025
Day 1: 9am-5pm, Day 2: 9am-noon
Instructor: Alo Osberg
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Sharpening for the Woodworker

There are many woodworking tools out there that require a sharp edge to function properly. A…
Sat, Nov 8th, 2025  –  Sun, Nov 9th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Wesley Hathaway
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Single Slat Post and Rung Chair

The post and rung chair has a long history in the United States, reaching back through Shaker and…
Mon, Jun 23rd, 2025  –  Thu, Jun 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Mary Tripoli, Lauren Newby
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Wattle Fences and Garden Trellises

Have you ever needed a small garden fence? A trellis or wattle fence is the answer! Sometimes…
Fri, Jul 25th, 2025  –  Sat, Jul 26th, 2025
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Paula Sundet Wolf