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.

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.

Students will make full-size dining room tables. Each table will be made to fit your home. Take home a complete table with a cherry wood top and your choice of pine wood legs.

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.

Join us at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute to make a unique band saw box. Class is intended for those with limited to moderate woodworking skills. We will design a box or students may choose a template provided in class.

In this two-day project, you will design and create a unique sculptural vessel by combining various types of wood and shapes. Following a structured procedure, you will learn essential woodworking techniques, including precise gluing, sculpting, and finishing.

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.

Build a full-sized dining room table in a weekend. Bring a friend at no extra charge. Design your table to fit your home. Table tops will be chosen from a variety of hardwoods, and the legs will be pine.