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Cabinet Making in the Garage Shop - 2 spots left!
Jul
7
to Jul 11

Cabinet Making in the Garage Shop - 2 spots left!

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

Mastering Upholstery: From Side Chairs to Armchairs - FULL

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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 - 3 spots left!
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class - 3 spots left!

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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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Design & Build Stools
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Design & Build Stools

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Learn how to completely design and build two stools in this five-day class. Learn how to blend artistic form and functionality. This class was inspired by the innovative designs of Wharton Esherick, a pioneering figure in the American studio furniture movement.

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Angled Liquor Cabinet - FULL
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Angled Liquor Cabinet - FULL

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Elevate your woodworking skills with our Crafting Precision: Angled Liquor Cabinet 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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Build a Windsor Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt - 3 spots left!
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Build a Windsor Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt - 3 spots left!

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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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Wood Bending: Bend & Form
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Wood Bending: Bend & Form

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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. Students are encouraged to bring ideas or specific components they’d like to create during class, ensuring a personalized, project-focused experience. With a maximum of 8 students, you'll receive individualized instruction in a fully equipped woodworking college.

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Mid-Century Modern Chair Class - 3 Spots Left!
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class - 3 Spots Left!

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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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19th-Century Windows & Doors: Construction & Repair - 4 Spots Left!
Aug
11
to Aug 15

19th-Century Windows & Doors: Construction & Repair - 4 Spots Left!

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Step back in time and learn the art of 19th-century window and door construction in this immersive 5-day course. As part of the Thoreau’s Cabin Series, this class will guide students through the transformation of rough sawn boards into simple, historically accurate window sash and doors, while also exploring the repair and restoration of old sash and glazing techniques.

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Intro to Bench Joinery
Aug
18
to Aug 22

Intro to Bench Joinery

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

Balloon Back or Fan Back Windsor 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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