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Wood Bending: Bend & Form
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Wood Bending: Bend & Form

  • 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. 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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Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker - FULL
Sep
1
to Sep 6

Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker - FULL

  • 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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Shaker Oval Boxes
Nov
8
9:00 AM09:00

Shaker Oval Boxes

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

Spend a day mastering the Shakers’ timeless method for bending thin wood into elegant oval boxes. Through live demonstrations and plenty of hands-on practice, you’ll discover how heat and moisture make wood flexible, then learn the precise steps for shaping, fastening, and finishing a matched set of three nesting boxes. No prior experience or tools are required—all materials and equipment are provided.

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