Experience Level: Introductory, No prior experience needed

January 6, 8, 20, 22, 6-9pm (4 sessions)

Ages 18+

In this class, you will learn how to safely use the Jointer, Table Saw, Band Saw, Planer, Router and various sanders.

You will create a small woodworking project while learning safe operating skills with these basic woodworking machines.

Elements of joinery, design, wood selection and finishing will be part of your hands on woodworking experience.

Materials are included in the cost of tuition, a tool list will be shared closer to the class start date

Experience Level: No prior experience required

Monday January 26, 6-9pm (1 session)

Ages 18+

In this course you will take a raw piece of wood and finish it during the class and leave with a charcuterie board or cheese slicer board.

You will sand it with an orbital sander until it is smooth and then, if you wish to add handles, to drill holes to install the handles and finally oil the board.

There will also be cheese slicer boards available to make which include the hardware that you will assemble and finally add feet to the boards.

There will be a selection of wood available to choose from in various sizes, including walnut, maple, oak and cherry.

Materials are included in the cost of tuition, a tool list will be shared closer to the start of class

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Tuesday February 3 & Wednesday February 4, 6-9pm (2 sessions total)

Ages 18+ 

Spend a couple nights making a simple, elegant gift box sized to hold a bottle of wine. The box design is based on a traditional Japanese style tool box.

This simple design uses straightforward construction methods and simple joinery. The box is built of Cherry wood and the design features a keyed wedge lid that locks the box securely with no hinges or hardware.

Materials to create one box are included in the cost of tuition. Tool List to follow, closer to the class start date

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Tuesday February 24, 6-8pm, (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating)

Experience the amazing world of woodturning as you experiment with a variety of wood chisels to create simple cuts and learn beginner level techniques!

Though this class is simply designed to offer an introduction to techniques and the safely using tools and the lathe, you will create a both a fun spinning top and a simple decorative bud vase1

All materials included in the cost of tuition

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Saturday February 28, 9am-Noon (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Discover the incredible world of woodcarving in this class exploring carving!

Ken will guide students through (safely!) carving wood using a variety of techniques.

Students will then learn how to add details using pyrography, or woodburning, an element that will not only add character but also life to your piece.

Finally, Ken will walk you through the steps of successfully completing your piece with wood finishes.

Materials to create one project in class are included in the cost of tuition!

Tool List:

Though tools will be available for use in class you are welcome to bring the following if you prefer to work with your own:

Smaller to Medium Wood Carving

GougesV-Tools

Carving Knives

No sanding required

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required

Tuesday March 3, 6-9pm (1 Session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Create a truly beautiful writing instrument as you learn to safely use the lathe and turning tools under the guidance of an experienced instructor. These unique pens make wonderful gifts for your friends and family (or keep for yourself!)

All materials to create one pen are included in the cost of tuition.

Experience Level: Introductory, No prior experience needed

Friday March 6, 6-9pm, Saturday March 7, 9am-4pm, & Sunday March 8, 9am-12pm (3 sessions)

Ages 18+ 

Marquetry is a process of creating pictures in wood using thin veneers of many species: The veneers are cut and taped together, then glued down to a background material.

Don teaches the full marquetry process for creating pictures with veneers using the packet method.

Through demonstrations, one-on-one guidance, and hands-on practice, students learn to select a design, choose veneers, sand shade, assemble and cut the design, glue, press and clean-up.

We will also demonstrate double-bevel marquetry

Materials are included in the cost of tuition, a tool list will be provided closer to the start of class

Experience Level: Intermediate, some prior experience needed

Monday March 9, 6-9pm (1 session)

Ages 18+ (Please contact us at dsegerstrom@paramountarts.org if you have a younger student interested in participating) 

Learn to safely make a beautiful decorative mushroom on the wood lathe, using a variety of tools. Students will learns steps ti find success while shaping their piece and will have the option to leave a natural edge finish on their project. 

This class is designed for those with some prior experience, please join us for an beginner level class if you need an introduction to the lathe!

All materials to create this project included in the cost of tuition