Ashley Harwood
5 Days, Open to All

We’ll cover all of the essential tools for different types of turnings, how to sharpen these tools, and how to use them safely and effectively while creating several small pieces to take home.
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PTSW Faculty
Weekend Class, Open to All

In this two day class we'll introduce you to the techniques and steps to cut dovetails by hand using a hand saw and chisels.
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Tahle Patton
5 Days, Some Skills Required

Combine the efficiency of power tools with quality hand tool work while building this iconic Krenov cabinet on a stand.
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PTSW Faculty
Weekend Class, Open to All

Learn how to sharpen, tune, and effectively use bench planes and leave the course with a newfound confidence in your abilities.
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Keuhno Peter Park & Beth Ireland
5 Days, Open to All

This course leads each student through the process of building their own personalized instrument based on Peter and Beth’s special band saw box technique.
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Abel Dances
5 Days, Some Skills Required
Approved for VA funding

Employing a hybrid of hand tool and machine techniques, we will build a door that is designed to stand the test of time.
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Beth Ireland
5 Days, Open to All

Learn offset turning, mapping and graphing shapes, and pattern carving techniques. This is a great class both for beginners and students with turning experience.
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PTSW Faculty
Weekend Class, For Beginners

This course seeks to unlock the competence and confidence in your ability to accurately and efficiently use hand saws.
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Abel Dances
5 Days, Some Skills Required
Approved for VA funding

Dive into the mechanics and joinery of time tested stair systems. We will produce a dry fit sample stairway as a group project and explore common stairway design solutions.
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Jenna Goldberg
5 Days, Open to All

Bandsaw boxes are a simple way to make wooden box structures without the burden of complicated joinery.
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Tim Lawson
Weekend Class, Open to All

Learn the chemistry, and how to bring out the beauty of the grain with a variety of skillfully-applied, traditional finishes. Restoration and food-safe finishes will be covered.
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PTSW Faculty
5 Days, Some Skills Required
Approved for VA funding

This course will guide students through this Tolpin-inspired project with artisan geometry and traditional handwork at the core of the experience.
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PTSW Faculty
5 Days, For Beginners
Approved for VA funding

Learn an array of joints, layout techniques, and practical tips for crafting successful joinery through two projects: a hand tool tote and a hand square.
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PTSW Faculty
5 Days, For Beginners
Approved for VA funding

Over the course of the week, you will make (and take home with you) a selection of layout tools and workbench accessories that are essential to hand tool woodworking.
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Kimberly Winkle
5 Days, Open to All

Gain a solid understanding of the fundamentals of wood turning in a fun, open and sharing atmosphere.
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Tim Lawson
Weekend Class, Open to All

Focus on how to sharpen chisels and plane blades and introduce you to techniques to sharpen a wide variety of hand tools.
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Katie Hudnall
5 Days, Open to All

Using toys as a prompt, students will begin to explore simple, handmade, wood mechanisms such as cranks, whirligigs, levers, cams and hinges.
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