Build Your Own Workbench

Build Your Own Workbench

July 6th - July 10th

(Alternate schedule: July 13th - 17th)

A Step up from the Step Stool

A Step up from the Step Stool-

Small in size, big in detail - this step stool is the perfect opportunity to display your new skills in joinery and carving.

Instructor: Mark Evans

Dates: see "Calendar" for next offering

Total hours: 9

Tuition: $135

Upgrades for Outdated Cabinets: Part II

Build on the information you gathered in Part I. Learn steps and procedures to refurbish your existing cabinets. By the end of this class you will have refurbished at least one custom component for your cabinets and experimented with finishes, including veneering. Take home increased confidence to tackle the full project on your own. Bring the supplies you identified in Part I, and a sack lunch. (We offer this class through North Idaho Community College.)

Dates: June 20 and 27
Times : 9:00 - 3:00
Registration: (through N.I.C.)

Upgrades for Outdated Cabinets: Part I

New cabinets might be out of the questions. Why not refurbish your existing ones? Get started on updating your cabinets at a fraction of the cost of new ones. Explore available options. Select a style, create a materials list, estimate costs, discuss necessary tools, and prepare to get to work in the hands-on section in Part II. Bring a door or drawer from the cabinets you want to refurbish, and a snack. (We are offering this class through North Idaho Community College.)

Date: Saturday June 6, 2009
Time: 9:00 - 1:00
Instructor: Skip Gillespie
Registration: through N.I.C.

2009 CALENDAR

Jan. 3 - Router Workshop- Saturday 9:00 – noon

Jan. 5 - Woodturning Workshop (3) Monday afternoons 1:00 – 4:00

Jan. 7- Introduction to Woodworking (5) Wed. afternoons 1:00 – 4:00

Jan. 9 - 10 - Cabinet Making: Level I Fri. 5-9, Sat. 9-4:00

Jan. 20 - Introduction to Woodworking (5) Tues. eve.s 6:00 - 9:00

Jan. 23 and 24 - Cabinetmaking: Level II Fri. 5-9, Sat. 9-3

Feb. 6 and 7 - Cabinetmaking: Level III Fri., 5-9, Sat. 9-4:00

Feb. 9, and 11 - Woodturning Workshop Mon. and Wed. 6:00 – 9:00

Feb. 18 - Introduction to Woodworking (5) Wed. afternoons 1:00 - 4:00

Feb. 21 - Door Hanging – A Perfect Execution Saturday (N.I.C.) Sat. 9:00 – 1:00

Feb. 23, and 24 - Woodturning Workshop Mon., and Tues., 1:00 - 4:00

Feb. 28 - Introduction to Carving (N.I.C)Saturday 10:00 – 2:00

Mar. 3 - Introduction to Woodworking (5) Tues. eve.s 6:00 - 9:00

Mar. 7 - Wood Finishing Seminar Saturday 9:00 - noon

Mar. 14 - Carving the Ball and Claw (N.I.C.) Saturday 10:00 – 6:00

Mar. 20 - 21 - Cabinetmaking: Level I, Upper Cabinet Fri. 5-9, Sat. 9-4:00

Mar. 27 - 28 - Cabinetmaking: Level II, Base Cabinet Fri. 5-9, Sat. 9-4:00

April 2 - May 21 - Beginning Sculptural Carving (8) Thurs. eve.s 6:00 - 9:00

April 3-4 - Cabinetmaking: Level III, Doors and Drawers Fri 5-9, Sat. 9- 4:00

April 8 and 9 - Beginning Woodturning Wed. and Thurs. 6:00 - 9:00

April 18 - Carving a Norwegian Love Spoon (N.I.C.)Saturday 10:00 - 6:00

April 27, 29, May 4,6,11,13 - Outdoor Furniture Mon. and Wed. eve.s 6-9:00

May 2 and 9 - Norwegian Tine: a Bentwood Box (2) Saturdays (times TBA)

May 12, 14, & 15. Flutes: Native American Style Tues, Thurs. & Fri 6:00 - 9:00

May 16 - Sharpening Seminar; Saturday 10:00 - noon

May 19 - Introduction to Woodworking (5) Tues. evenings 6:00 - 9:00

May 20 - Introduction to Woodworking (5) Wed. afternoons 1:00 - 4:00

May 28, 29, 30 - Jigs and Fixtures- Thurs, Fri., Sat. 9:00 - 5:00

June 6 - Upgrades for Outdated Cabinets: Part I (N.I.C.) Saturday 9:00 - 1:00

June 13 - Introduction to Carving (N.I.C.) Saturday 10:00 - 2:00

June 20 and 27 -Upgrades for Outdated Cabinets II (N.I.C.) 2 Saturdays 9-3:00

June 22 thru 26- Building a WorkBench Part I; Mon - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00

July 6 thru 10- Building a WorkBench Part II. Mon - Fri. 9:00 - 5:00

July 7 - Introduction to Woodworking (5) Tues. evenings 6:00 - 9:00

July 8 - Introduction to Woodworking (5) Wed. afternoons 1:00 - 4:00

July 11- Carving the Ball and Claw (N.I.C.) Saturday 10:00 - 6:00

Aug. 1 - Carving a Norwegian Love Spoon (N.I.C.) Saturday 10:00 - 6:00

Aug. 10 thru 14th. Hand Tool Workshops. Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 5:00

CARVING a Norwegian Love Spoon

Carving a Norwegian Love Spoon (N.I.C.)
Sharpen your carving skills and create a cherished gift at the same time. Work on carving flowers, leaves, and spoon all in one project. (Bring a set of bench chisels, a carving knife, and 4 gouges, #'s 2/12, 11/5, 7/6, and 7/14.)
Skill level: Beg. Carving is a pre-req.
Instructor: Mark Evans
Registration is through N.I.C. http://northidaho.augusoft.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=1011&CategoryID=4&SubCategoryID=7

Carving the Ball and Claw Foot

Carving the Ball and Claw Foot (through N.I.C.)
Take your skills up a notch. This class will cover the proper techniques for carving a Queen Anne style ball and claw foot. When broken down into small, manageable steps, the ball and claw foot is not as complex to carve as it looks. Bring a set of bench chisels, a carving knife and gouges # 2/12, 11/5, 7/6, and 7/14.
March 14, 2009 10:00 - 6:00
Skill level: Beg. Carving is a pre-req.
Registration through N.I.C. http://northidaho.augusoft.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=1011&CategoryID=4&SubCategoryID=7

Door Hanging: The Perfect Execution (N.I.C.)

The right door can make all the difference. At the front entrance, or as a passage from room to room, the door represents a key opportunity to make a welcoming invitation to your home. Learn the principles of leveling, plumbing, shimming, and hinge adjustment. See how to install a pre-hung door. Recognize possible problems of hinged doors. Apply these basics at home and save money while hanging your own doors.

Dates: Saturday Feb. 21, 9: 00 - 1:00
(Registration is through N.I.C. http://northidaho.augusoft.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=1011&CategoryID=4&SubCategoryID=7 )

Beginning Sculpture Carving

By the end of this 8 week series, the student will have been introduced to many forms of carving including chip carving, relief carving, sculpture carving, as well as learning to integrate them into a single work. What distinguishes this class is that it develops the use of the knife, rather than a wide variety of traditional carving chisels. The projects include a knife handle, a duck, an eagle head, and a bust of a woman. Work will begin on a walking stick. The student will have the opportunity to work on a variety of woods, including white cedar, sugar white pine and red cedar.

Duration: 8 weeks

Dates: Thursday evenings 6-9:00

April 2 - May 21, 2009

Instructor: David Wallace

Tuition: $160 ( $120 if paid in advance )

Tuning Your Block Plane

With a little time and energy you'll be able to resurrect one of the shop's most useful tools. Bring in your plane for this two hour class, and give it a new lease on life.

Date: see "CALENDAR" for next offering

Cost: $35

Build a Bar Stool

Dates: see "CALENDAR" for next offering

(Note: Students enrolled in the Introduction to Woodworking often choose to build bar stools as their project.)
Total hours: 16
Tuition: $270 plus materials

Introduction to Veneer Pressing

This class will help dispel the negative associations with veneer. Students will learn to make the most of precious woods by sawing their own veneer. We will cover flat pressing methods using clamps and talk about curved work using a vacuum bag.

Dates: see "CALENDAR" for next offering

Total hours: 6

Skill level: Beginner

Tuition: $110, includes all materials

Hand cut Dovetails

Dovetailed joinery is widely held as the earmark of fine craftsmanship, and few would argue that the beautifully executed hand cut dovetail is yet a notch above. This class will take the beginner through the prep, layout and cutting of this beautiful join. Ample time will be given for supervised practice. The necessary tools will be made available to the students.

Dates: see "CALENDAR" for next offering

Total hours: 6

Skill level: Beginner

Tuition: $110, all materials included

Introduction to Handcarving

Get started in the wonderful art of woodcarving. Mark Evans will introduce you to the basics, beginning with chip carving.

Introduction to Woodcarving (through N.I.C.)

Learn about and practice some of the most used styles - chip carving, lettering, and architectural carving. Learn to select the correct tools and appropriate woods for your project. Carve a simple piece to serve as a reference for a variety of techniques. Enjoy this hands-on, low pressure approach to becoming familiar with the basics of a rewarding craft. (This class is the pre-requisite for the Ball and Claw class and the Norwegian Love Spoon class.)

Feb. 28, 2009 10:00 - 2:00

Skill level: Beginner

Register through N.I.C. http://northidaho.augusoft.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=1011&CategoryID=4&SubCategoryID=7

Carving the Ball and Claw Foot (through N.I.C.)

Take your skills up a notch. This class will cover the proper techniques for carving a Queen Anne style ball and claw foot. When broken down into small, manageable steps, the ball and claw foot is not as complex to carve as it looks. Bring a set of bench chisels, a carving knife and gouges # 2/12, 11/5, 7/6, and 7/14.

March 14, 2009 10:00 - 6:00

Skill level: Beg. Carving is a pre-req.

Carving a Norwegian Love Spoon (through N.I.C.)

Sharpen your carving skills and create a cherished gift at the same time. Work on carving flowers, leaves, and spoon all in one project. (Bring the same tools req'd for the Ball and Claw Foot class.)

Skill level: Beg. Carving is a pre-req.

Instructor: Mark Evans

Accurate Joinery III

Using power tools, this class will focus on the skills, applications, and techniques used to make box joints and dovetail cabinetry joinery. Using the router, table saw, porter-cable dovetail jig, and the Leigh dovetail jig The students will use different types of jigs and fixtures to make more precise and repeatable joinery that you will use on your next project and in the years to come.


Dates: see "CALENDAR" for next offering
Total hours: 11
Skill Level: Intermediate Advanced
Class Size: 6
Instructor: Skip Gillespie
Tuition: $175

Router Seminar

Router Workshop Seminar- 101 introduces the basic router operation and safety techniques. The router is one of the most useful tools in the shop, but it is also one of the most intimidating. This class is designed to eliminate some of those fears by developing safe woodworking techniques. See how the router can be used for making Dado Joints, Rabbet joints, Mortise and Tenon as well as decorative edge cuts. Both hand-held and table- mounted routering techniques will be demonstrated and practiced. We will discuss those features you should look for in a purchasing a new router and how to get the most for your dollar. We will also address dust collection and fixtures. This class is guaranteed to save you money and heart ache on your next router purchase.

Dates: see "CALENDAR" for next offering
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Class Size: 6
Instructor: Skip Gillespie
Tuition: $55 (3 hours)

Introduction to Woodworking

This series of classes is designed to give the student a fundamental knowledge of woodworking essentials: properties of wood, tool safety and techniques, basic joinery and construction. A project is selected that will provide the opportunity to put these concepts to work. This is a 5 week series of 3hr classes, offered on Tuesday evenings 6-9, or Wednesday afternoons, 1:00- 4:00.
Total Hours: 15
Skill Level: Beginning
Instructor: Skip Gillespie

Upcoming series:
Tuesday evenings 6:00 - 9:00
March Session: Mar. 3 - Mar. 31, 2009
April Session: April 7 - May 5, 2009
May Session: May 19 - June 16, 2009
Wed. afternoons 1:00 - 4:00
February Session: Feb. 18 - Mar. 18, 2009
April Session: April 8 - May 6, 2009
May Session: May 20 - June 17, 2009

Tuition: $55 for each 3 hour lesson, or $220 for 5 weeks (15 hours) if paid in full one week before start date. Good attendance required.

Cabinet Making

Level I - Upper Cabinet

Dates: March 20 and 21, 2009

(Fri. 5-9:00, Sat. 9- 4:00)

Level II - Base Cabinet

Dates: March 27 and 28, 2009

(Fri. 5-9:00, Sat. 9-4:00)

Level III - Doors and Drawers

Dates: April 3 and 4, 2009

(Fri. 5-9:00, Sat. 9-4:00)

Skill Level: Intermediate
Class time: 10 hours/each

30 hours total
Class size: 3 students
Instructor: Skip Gillespie

Bentwood Boxes

Bent wood boxes (Tine Boxes) have a long and colorful history. Many Scandinavian cultures have made their own unique versions of them. In Norway, examples of these boxes have been unearthed in the remains of Viking ships dating from 840 AD.
The boxes were used for lunch boxes, storing cheese, dried meat, household items and much more. No nails, screws or glue was used in their construction.

Once you have learned the basics, you will be able to continue design boxes of your own.

Date: see "CALENDAR" for next offering

Level: Beginner/ Intermediate

Class size: 8

Instructors: Dave Cox and Skip Gillespie

Tuition: $200 (12 hours of instruction and all materials)

Furniture Design

Good taste in furniture design, as in all arts, must be cultivated. The acquisition of fine judgment is seldom the result of chance. We will see that the rules of design, rather than being restrictive, guide the creative process and open the door to more options. We will cover furniture styles, the Golden Rule and the application of these four elements of design: Division of Space, Curved Lines, Proportions, and Ornament. The format for this class is lecture-based with student participation.

Level: All levels

Instructor: Mark Evans

Tuition: $50 (4 hours, all materials provided )

Accurate Joinery II

Using power tools, this class will focus on the skills, applications, and techniques used to make basic cabinetry joinery. We will use the table saw, band saw, drill press and router to construct dado, rabbet, box, miter, splined, dowel, and pocket joints. The students will use different types of jigs and fixtures to make more precise and repeatable joinery that you will use on your next project and in the years to come.


Date: see "CALENDAR" for next offering

Total hours: 6

Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 6
Instructor: Skip Gillespie

Steamer Trunk

It's design has withstood the test of time. This classic steamer trunk, measuring 36"x17 1/2"x 19 12/2" will provide generous storage now and for many years to come. To accomodate out of town students, this workshop is held on weekends: Friday evening 5-9, Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 10-3. It is offered in both the spring and summer. This is a hands-on-experiencee, giving you a treasure that will last a lifetime.

Total hours: 18

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Instructor: Mark Evans

Date: see "CALENDAR" for next offering

Tuition: $300, materials $100 ( includes all wood, hinges & hardware)

Scroll Saw Basics

Level: Beginning

Instructor: Cliff Claflin

Tuition: $50, includes materials

Total hours: 3

Course Description:

This course will present the fundamentals skills of the Scroll Saw, including set-up and tuning of the saw, blade selection and basic sawing techniques.

Intarsia

Intarsia is a fun craft/ art form, that turns wood pieces into three dimensional pictures. It is sometimes referred to as painting with wood. Different colors, shades and textures of wood are cut, sanded and assembled into amazing works of art. This class will cover the basic skills required to get you started in the right direction with Intarsia. You should have some experience using the scroll saw before taking this class. If you do not have this experience we recommend taking Scroll Saw Basics. You will complete at least one project during this class. There is No additional charge for materials or supplies.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 5
Total hours: 9
Instuctor: Cliff Claflin
Tuition: $150, includes materials
Dates: see "CALENDAR" for next offering

The One-Board Table

Coming in the fall of 2009