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

Introduction to Timber Frame Engineering: Design/Make/Break

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • 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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