Scroll Saw Puzzles
Dec
7
9:00 AM09:00

Scroll Saw Puzzles

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wooden puzzles are a great way to learn scroll saw basics while creating a unique, handcrafted item perfect for your family or loved ones. In this class students will learn how to use a scroll saw safety with proper blade selection, installation, and tension.

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Intro to CNC Systems, Design & Programming: Make a Sign
Dec
7
to Dec 8

Intro to CNC Systems, Design & Programming: Make a Sign

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Students will learn all about CNC systems. In the first session, participants will learn how to use design software. We will design a 12" x 20" sign with whatever logos or phrasing they decide. After designing, students will learn how to create tool paths for the machine and how to export the new design to the CNC

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Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - FULL
Dec
9
to Dec 15

Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - FULL

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.

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Intro to Woodturning
Jan
4
to Jan 5

Intro to Woodturning

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Projects to be completed include a woodcarving mallet and a bowl as well as various knick-knacks that will be created while doing exercises.

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End Grain Butcher Block Cutting Board
Jan
11
to Jan 12

End Grain Butcher Block Cutting Board

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

End grain cutting boards and butcher blocks are very durable and with proper care can last for generations. They are great for form and function as they are both beautiful and utilitarian. Use them daily in your kitchen or just leave them on your counter for decoration, they are great conversation pieces.

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Advanced Technique: Learn Dovetail Joinery
Jan
11
to Jan 12

Advanced Technique: Learn Dovetail Joinery

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This class is geared toward people who have beginner woodworking skills and want to learn more advanced techniques, but students new to the woodshop are also welcome to join! Students will learn the skill of hand cut dovetails while using layout tools, chisels and handsaws. At the end of the class, you will take home a Shaker-style step stool that is practical yet beautiful enough to leave out on display.

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Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair
Jan
13
to Jan 17

Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair.

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Business Course: Legal Considerations
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

Business Course: Legal Considerations

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Obtain general information about your intellectual property, contract basics, and structuring your artistic business. Learn the the difference between a copyright, trademark, trade secret, and moral rights, and how they affect your work. Learn the elements and importance of contracts, and what to include in a contract depending on the purpose. Learn how to structure your business when considering different liabilities, tax responsibilities, levels of control, and legal protections.

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Bowl Turning for Beginners
Jan
25
9:00 AM09:00

Bowl Turning for Beginners

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning through turning a simple bowl. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning, tool use, rounding a rough wood blank, and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Project to be completed includes a basic wood bowl, with some exploration of form and the addition of simple embellishments.

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Milk Paint Workshop
Jan
26
10:00 AM10:00

Milk Paint Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course will teach you how to properly mix, apply and finish milk paint on your own project. Milk paint is an environmentally friendly powdered form of paint that has been used for centuries. It is made from simple, 100% natural ingredients like milk protein (casein), lime, and natural pigments. It is known for its matte, chalky finish and can be used to cover virtually any surface.

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Business Course: Funding & Grant Writing
Feb
1
10:00 AM10:00

Business Course: Funding & Grant Writing

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn how to think creatively about diversifying your funding streams by exploring different models for generating value, resources, and revenue. On the most basic level, capital can be anything that has value and helps in the production of other goods. Explore traditional, new, and hybrid funding models.

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Mastering Spiral Staircases: The Art of Curved Staircase Design using Stereotomy
Mar
3
to Mar 7

Mastering Spiral Staircases: The Art of Curved Staircase Design using Stereotomy

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Spiral Staircase Workshop is an immersive workshop tailored for architects, designers, and woodworking enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of curved staircase design, stereotomy principles, and practical construction techniques. This workshop combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, providing participants with the necessary tools and skills to confidently design, layout, and construct various types of curved staircases.

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Making The Curve: Strategies and Techniques for Bending Wood
Mar
3
to Mar 7

Making The Curve: Strategies and Techniques for Bending Wood

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Using a combination of instructor demonstration and hands-on practice, students in this class will experience the many ways to bend wood. Students will also learn how to make different types of forms, how to build a simple steam box and will build a trammel for their routers. We will discuss clamping, shaping, and joining curved parts.

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Card Scrapers
Mar
8
10:00 AM10:00

Card Scrapers

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Windsor Chairmaker Luke Barnett and SBWI Alumni Carolyn Racine while they show you how to best use card scrapers. Learn how to sharpen a damaged card scraper in just a few minutes WITHOUT jigs. We will learn how to make a card scraper from a saw blade. You will make and modify scrapers to a shape that works for you. No experience required. High-quality sharpening tools will be provided.

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Comprehensive Lumber Grading with Bob Vogel
Mar
9
10:00 AM10:00

Comprehensive Lumber Grading with Bob Vogel

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us at the SBWI for an exclusive one-day Lumber Grading course led by industry veteran Bob Vogel, former CEO of Hardwoods of Michigan. In 2010, Bob was named as one of North Americas 50 most influential people in the hardwood lumber Industry.

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Modern Windsor Rocking Chair
Mar
10
to Mar 16

Modern Windsor Rocking Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Modern Windsor Rocking Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a rocking chair on Sunday.

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Intro to Woodturning
Mar
22
to Mar 23

Intro to Woodturning

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Projects to be completed include a woodcarving mallet and a bowl as well as various knick-knacks that will be created while doing exercises.

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Bowl Turning for Beginners
Mar
29
9:00 AM09:00

Bowl Turning for Beginners

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning through turning a simple bowl. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning, tool use, rounding a rough wood blank, and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Project to be completed includes a basic wood bowl, with some exploration of form and the addition of simple embellishments.

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Carve a Wooden Spoon
Apr
12
to Apr 13

Carve a Wooden Spoon

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Luke Barnett for a 2 session class on wooden spoon carving. Tools and wood will be provided by the instructor. Students are welcome to bring their own tools. This is a perfect intro class for sculptural and green woodworking.

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Business Course: Promotions & Business Plan Essentials
Apr
19
10:00 AM10:00

Business Course: Promotions & Business Plan Essentials

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Craft persuasive messaging and create a strategy for how you will get the word out about your work, events, and news. Learn how to prepare a simple business plan, in arts-friendly language, to help you organize all the various aspects of your artistic practice and make informed business decisions.

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Timber for Today and Tomorrow: Sustainable Forest Management for Landowners
Apr
25
8:00 AM08:00

Timber for Today and Tomorrow: Sustainable Forest Management for Landowners

  • Heritage Park - Stubnitz Environmental Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you a landowner in southeast Michigan with a hardwood forest facing the challenges of overgrowth? Join the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (SBWI) in partnership with Forestry Management Services INC (FMS) and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for a one-day intensive course designed to empower you to make informed decisions about your valuable forest resource.

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Intro to Woodturning
Apr
26
to Apr 27

Intro to Woodturning

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Projects to be completed include a woodcarving mallet and a bowl as well as various knick-knacks that will be created while doing exercises.

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Milk Paint Workshop
Apr
27
10:00 AM10:00

Milk Paint Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course will teach you how to properly mix, apply and finish milk paint on your own project. Milk paint is an environmentally friendly powdered form of paint that has been used for centuries. It is made from simple, 100% natural ingredients like milk protein (casein), lime, and natural pigments. It is known for its matte, chalky finish and can be used to cover virtually any surface.

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Advanced Technique: Learn Dovetail Joinery
May
10
to May 11

Advanced Technique: Learn Dovetail Joinery

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This class is geared toward people who have beginner woodworking skills and want to learn more advanced techniques, but students new to the woodshop are also welcome to join! Students will learn the skill of hand cut dovetails while using layout tools, chisels and handsaws. At the end of the class, you will take home a Shaker-style step stool that is practical yet beautiful enough to leave out on display.

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Timber Framing
May
12
to May 17

Timber Framing

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course focuses on timber frames. Students will learn about material science of wood, what makes a timber frame appealing, and why timber frames are more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and energy-efficient than traditional stick frame structures.

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Carving with a Classical Flare with Alexander Grabovetskiy
Jun
2
to Jun 6

Carving with a Classical Flare with Alexander Grabovetskiy

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In every piece of wood lies a story waiting to be revealed. Begin with a vision, embracing the depth of 3D imagination. Navigate the intricacies of the grain, wielding tools that are both sharp in edge and purpose. In the dance of carving, it is the blend of age-old design and modern mastery that crafts true brilliance

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Intro to Woodworking
Jun
2
to Jun 8

Intro to Woodworking

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course will cover the fundamentals of woodworking with an emphasis on machine techniques. Students start by making a long grain cutting board to learn how to properly mill wood. Then, you will learn and practice a variety of joinery techniques. Finally, you will design your own step stool and learn how to make and execute thorough project plans.

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Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - FULL
Jun
9
to Jun 15

Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - FULL

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.

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Hanging Wall Cabinet
Jun
9
to Jun 13

Hanging Wall Cabinet

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Over 5 days, you will use a combination of machines and hand tools to build an elegant wall cabinet that will quickly warm up your home. Dovetails and through wedged tenons will be the main focal point on the cabinet. We will also fit dividers in some stopped grooves and learn the artistry of drawer making.

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Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop
Jun
14
to Jun 15

Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dive into the world of Mid Century Modern design with our Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop. In this two-day course, you'll learn the foundational skills of woodworking and upholstery by constructing a stylish and functional footstool. This project is perfect for beginners looking to gain hands-on experience in both crafts.

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Mid-Century Modern Chair Class
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The mid-century modern era was an exciting time for design. The combination of the craft revival movement with playful new organic shapes from danish and American designers alike birthed some of the most iconic pieces of furniture that became the new heirlooms of tomorrow. In this course, we will explore mid-century design as students build their own lounge chair complete with upholstered cushions.

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Bench Joinery
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Bench Joinery

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses and how to implement them into furniture making and design. We will first construct a simple box to store all of our new sample joints then get right into the art and technique of wood joinery. This will be a combination of hand tool and machine joinery techniques.

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Intro to Woodturning
Jun
21
to Jun 22

Intro to Woodturning

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Projects to be completed include a woodcarving mallet and a bowl as well as various knick-knacks that will be created while doing exercises.

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Post & Rung Side Chair
Jun
23
to Jun 29

Post & Rung Side Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Craft a Post & Rung Side Chair with expert guidance from Zack Fealk in this comprehensive chairmaking course. Over the span of the course, students will be taken step-by-step through the intricate process of handcrafting a chair. Starting with the selection of lumber, students will progress through each stage of the chairmaking journey, culminating in the final assembly using traditional hide glue.

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Wharton Esherick Music Stand
Jun
23
to Jun 27

Wharton Esherick Music Stand

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of studio furniture by drawing inspiration from the works of Wharton Esherick, an iconic American artist renowned for his avant-garde designs and organic forms. Over this 5-day course, students will be guided on a journey to craft a Wharton Esherick Inspired Music Stand.

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Women & Non-Binary: Learn Dovetail Joinery
Jun
28
to Jun 29

Women & Non-Binary: Learn Dovetail Joinery

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This class is geared toward women and non-binary students who have beginner woodworking skills and want to learn more advanced techniques, but students new to the woodshop are also welcome to join! Students will learn the skill of hand cut dovetails while using layout tools, chisels and handsaws. At the end of the class, you will take home a Shaker-style step stool that is practical yet beautiful enough to leave out on display.

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Cabinet Making in the Garage Shop
Jul
7
to Jul 11

Cabinet Making in the Garage Shop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Building your own kitchen cabinets can be a cost-effective way to get custom cabinets at bargain prices. Plus it is an extremely fun and rewarding pursuit. In this 5-day course, we will teach you how to build kitchen cabinets with a few tools. No need for expensive equipment.

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Intro to Woodturning
Jul
12
to Jul 13

Intro to Woodturning

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Projects to be completed include a woodcarving mallet and a bowl as well as various knick-knacks that will be created while doing exercises.

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Mastering Upholstery: From Side Chairs to Armchairs
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Mastering Upholstery: From Side Chairs to Armchairs

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Unlock the art of reupholstery with our Mastering Upholstery: From Side Chairs to Armchairs course. Whether you’re a passionate furniture flipper or have a cherished family heirloom in need of some TLC, this 5-day class will equip you with all the skills necessary to breathe new life into your furniture at home.

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Mid-Century Modern Chair Class
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The mid-century modern era was an exciting time for design. The combination of the craft revival movement with playful new organic shapes from danish and American designers alike birthed some of the most iconic pieces of furniture that became the new heirlooms of tomorrow. In this course, we will explore mid-century design as students build their own lounge chair complete with upholstered cushions.

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Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop
Jul
19
to Jul 20

Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of iconic design with our Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop. This immersive two-day workshop is your gateway to mastering the techniques and skills needed to create a stunning mid-century modern ottoman that will serve as a perfect complement to your Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair.

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Sharpening Edge Tools
Jul
19
10:00 AM10:00

Sharpening Edge Tools

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you ever wanted to unlock the secrets of a razor-sharp edge? Join SBWI Alumni and Instructor Carolyn Racine for a one day workshop on sharpening hand planes and chisels. The key to using hand tools correctly is a sharp edge - learn how the masters make it look so easy. Learn several techniques to make your hand plane and chisel edge “shaving sharp”.

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Hand Plane Restoration
Jul
20
10:00 AM10:00

Hand Plane Restoration

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’ll get that old dusty hand plane back into action in this one day workshop! We will polish, sharpen, and tune up the body of your hand plane to get it into user ready condition. The key to using hand tools correctly is a sharp edge and proper setup - learn how the masters make it look so easy.

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Illuminate: Creative Lamp Design and Bent Lamination Mastery
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Illuminate: Creative Lamp Design and Bent Lamination Mastery

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of innovative design with our Bent Lamination Class, where you’ll take the lead in creating a one-of-a-kind floor-standing lamp. This course invites you to push the boundaries of traditional woodworking by designing and crafting a lamp that is as much a work of art as it is a functional piece. Using the versatile technique of bent lamination, you’ll learn to bend wood into dynamic, flowing shapes that reflect your unique artistic vision.

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Wharton Esherick Stools
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Wharton Esherick Stools

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in the world of studio furniture, drawing from the innovative designs of Wharton Esherick, a pioneering figure in the American studio furniture movement. This 5-day course offers students a unique opportunity to craft two distinct Wharton Esherick inspired stools, showcasing the blend of artistic form and functionality.

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Bowl Turning for Beginners
Jul
26
9:00 AM09:00

Bowl Turning for Beginners

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning through turning a simple bowl. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning, tool use, rounding a rough wood blank, and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Project to be completed includes a basic wood bowl, with some exploration of form and the addition of simple embellishments.

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Crafting Precision: Angled Liquor Cabinet Mastery
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Crafting Precision: Angled Liquor Cabinet Mastery

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Elevate your woodworking skills with our Crafting Precision: Angled Liquor Cabinet Mastery course. In this 5-day intensive workshop, you’ll embark on building a sophisticated case-on-stand project that will challenge and refine your abilities.

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Finefolk Chair (Modern Stick Chair) with Katrina Tompkins
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Finefolk Chair (Modern Stick Chair) with Katrina Tompkins

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spend a week with maker and designer Katrina Tompkins building her Finefolk Chair. This class is a mix of traditional and contemporary chair making techniques that will give you speedy and strong results. This 3 legged vernacular-inspired chair has a unique style backrest and some hidden joinery to attach the back post.

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Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop
Aug
2
to Aug 3

Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dive into the world of Mid Century Modern design with our Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop. In this two-day course, you'll learn the foundational skills of woodworking and upholstery by constructing a stylish and functional footstool. This project is perfect for beginners looking to gain hands-on experience in both crafts.

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Modern Windsor Rocking Chair
Aug
4
to Aug 10

Modern Windsor Rocking Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Modern Windsor Rocking Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a rocking chair on Sunday.

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Mid-Century Modern Chair Class
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The mid-century modern era was an exciting time for design. The combination of the craft revival movement with playful new organic shapes from danish and American designers alike birthed some of the most iconic pieces of furniture that became the new heirlooms of tomorrow. In this course, we will explore mid-century design as students build their own lounge chair complete with upholstered cushions.

View Event →
Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop
Aug
9
to Aug 10

Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of iconic design with our Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop. This immersive two-day workshop is your gateway to mastering the techniques and skills needed to create a stunning mid-century modern ottoman that will serve as a perfect complement to your Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair.

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Arts & Crafts Upholstered Bench
Aug
11
to Aug 15

Arts & Crafts Upholstered Bench

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create a timeless piece of furniture in our Crafting Comfort: Arts & Crafts Upholstered Bench course. In this hands-on class, you’ll build a traditional Arts & Crafts style bench that’s both beautiful and functional—a versatile addition to any room in your home. This project serves as an excellent introduction to essential woodworking techniques, focusing on basic joinery skills and upholstery.

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Build a Windsor Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt
Aug
11
to Aug 15

Build a Windsor Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Make a Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt. Students will join us for a 5-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a Comb-Back Rocking Chair late Friday afternoon.

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Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker
Aug
18
to Aug 22

Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join master woodworker Jeff Wyatt in our Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker course, where you will design and build a beautiful, sculptured rocking chair inspired by the iconic style of Sam Maloof. Over the course of this workshop, you’ll dive deep into advanced woodworking techniques, blending both artistry and craftsmanship to create a functional piece of art.

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Bench Joinery
Aug
18
to Aug 22

Bench Joinery

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses and how to implement them into furniture making and design. We will first construct a simple box to store all of our new sample joints then get right into the art and technique of wood joinery. This will be a combination of hand tool and machine joinery techniques.

View Event →
Milk Paint Workshop
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Milk Paint Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course will teach you how to properly mix, apply and finish milk paint on your own project. Milk paint is an environmentally friendly powdered form of paint that has been used for centuries. It is made from simple, 100% natural ingredients like milk protein (casein), lime, and natural pigments. It is known for its matte, chalky finish and can be used to cover virtually any surface.

View Event →
Advanced Technique: Learn Dovetail Joinery
Aug
30
to Aug 31

Advanced Technique: Learn Dovetail Joinery

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This class is geared toward people who have beginner woodworking skills and want to learn more advanced techniques, but students new to the woodshop are also welcome to join! Students will learn the skill of hand cut dovetails while using layout tools, chisels and handsaws. At the end of the class, you will take home a Shaker-style step stool that is practical yet beautiful enough to leave out on display.

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Intro to Woodturning
Sep
6
to Sep 7

Intro to Woodturning

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the world of woodturning. Students will learn the basics of spindle turning and bowl turning in a fun and informative weekend. Projects to be completed include a woodcarving mallet and a bowl as well as various knick-knacks that will be created while doing exercises.

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Sharpening Edge Tools
Sep
6
10:00 AM10:00

Sharpening Edge Tools

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you ever wanted to unlock the secrets of a razor-sharp edge? Join SBWI Alumni and Instructor Carolyn Racine for a one day workshop on sharpening hand planes and chisels. The key to using hand tools correctly is a sharp edge - learn how the masters make it look so easy. Learn several techniques to make your hand plane and chisel edge “shaving sharp”.

View Event →
Hand Plane Restoration
Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00

Hand Plane Restoration

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We’ll get that old dusty hand plane back into action in this one day workshop! We will polish, sharpen, and tune up the body of your hand plane to get it into user ready condition. The key to using hand tools correctly is a sharp edge and proper setup - learn how the masters make it look so easy.

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Windsor Continuous Arm Chair
Sep
8
to Sep 14

Windsor Continuous Arm Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.

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Introduction to Timber Frame Engineering: Design/Make/Break
Sep
19
to Sep 21

Introduction to Timber Frame Engineering: Design/Make/Break

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Starting with an overview on how to determine the forces and loads a traditional timber frame structure (or really any structure) will see over the course of its lifetime, the course focus will transition into sizing of beams, as well as a primer on basic joinery and connection design. In order to break up the class room portion, we will design a basic timber frame joint, calculate its allowable design strength, and then fabricate it out of timber. After the joints are fabricated, we will “bust” them by pulling them apart using a hydraulic load frame, with friendly bragging rights awarded for the best prediction of strength and best capacity.

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Timber Framing
Sep
22
to Sep 27

Timber Framing

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This course focuses on timber frames. Students will learn about material science of wood, what makes a timber frame appealing, and why timber frames are more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and energy-efficient than traditional stick frame structures.

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Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair
Oct
20
to Oct 24

Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair

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Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair.

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Business Course: Pricing & Record Keeping
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00

Business Course: Pricing & Record Keeping

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Figuring out your pricing can be overwhelming and emotionally charged. Before you set prices on your products, ask yourself what you want to earn from your artistic business. Regardless of your income target, it’s important to your business planning to know how much you’re spending. Knowing what it costs to produce your work can give you a foundation for setting prices. Learn how to calculate your costs using indirect and direct costs to determine overhead. Make your own equation to meet your goals taking into account consistency, competitiveness and profitability. Learn about the psychological aspects of pricing, and how that affects perceived value.

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