Beginning and Intermediate Fine Woodworking Classes — Port Townsend School of Woodworking
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Shop-Sawn Veneers and Inlays: Making Magic with Precious Materials (Sign up for waitlist)
May
26
to May 30

Shop-Sawn Veneers and Inlays: Making Magic with Precious Materials (Sign up for waitlist)

Sarah Watlington
5 Days, Open to All

 In this technique-based five-day class, artist and furniture maker Sarah Watlington will teach the art of shop-sawn veneering, parquetry, unconventional inlay, and how to utilize precious small pieces of wood– from exotic offcuts to tree branches– for maximum effect. 
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A Handmade Table
Aug
18
to Aug 23

A Handmade Table

Raphael Berrios
5 Days, Open to All

Build a table using pre-industrial artisan techniques in this five-day workshop. Get ready to break a sweat, learn to hand chop mortises, dimension stock with hand planes, and practice precision layout with minimal reference surfaces. This class is inspired by a class we ran with Joshua Klein in 2018. 
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Introduction to Vacuum Bag Veneering
Dec
6
to Dec 7

Introduction to Vacuum Bag Veneering

Tom Henscheid
2 Days, Open to All

In this weekend class, we will learn the basics of selecting and sourcing materials, how to prepare substrates, and various methods of applying veneers in a fast-paced, fun environment. Each student will make a small, square veneered tabletop, which can be later attached to a leg structure of your choosing.
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Introduction to Vacuum Bag Veneering
Dec
14
to Dec 15

Introduction to Vacuum Bag Veneering

Tom Henscheid
2 Days, Open to All

In this weekend class we will learn the basics of selecting and sourcing materials, how to prepare substrates, and various methods of applying veneers in a fast-paced, fun environment. Each student will make a small, square veneered tabletop, which can be later attached to a leg structure of your choosing.
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Windsor Stool: Design and Build
Aug
5
to Aug 9

Windsor Stool: Design and Build

Annalise Rubida
5 Days, Open to All

In this five-day course, we will explore the fundamentals of Windsor chair construction and joinery by building a stool of your own design. Students will be guided through the basics of stool design considerations including strength, wood movement, and traditional/modern aesthetics.
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Japanese Hand Tools: Sharpening and Plane Setup (Sign up for the waitlist)
Jul
27
to Jul 28

Japanese Hand Tools: Sharpening and Plane Setup (Sign up for the waitlist)

Dale Brotherton
Weekend, For Beginners

This weekend class will be a hands-on workshop focused primarily on sharpening and setting up chisels and hand planes. These are the foundational skills in the world of Japanese woodworking. The tools and methods taught will all be traditional. The course will be packed with details that usually require a lengthy apprenticeship to learn.
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A Handmade Table (Sign up for waitlist)
Jul
15
to Jul 19

A Handmade Table (Sign up for waitlist)

Raphael Berrios
5 Days, Open to All

Build a table using pre-industrial artisan techniques in this five-day workshop. Get ready to break a sweat, learn to hand chop mortises, dimension stock with hand planes, and practice precision layout with minimal reference surfaces. This class is inspired by a class we ran with Joshua Klein in 2018. 
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