Beginning and Intermediate Fine Woodworking Classes — Port Townsend School of Woodworking
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Build a Wall Cabinet with Sliding Doors
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Build a Wall Cabinet with Sliding Doors

Tim DeMuth
5 Days, Open to All

Join us for an exciting and rewarding five-day journey into the world of woodworking! Have you taken a beginning woodworking class but still need help refining how to apply those skills to complete projects? This class is for those students who already have some hands-on experience but want guidance and help realizing a project. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced woodworker looking to learn new skills, this course is ideal for anyone interested in tackling a woodworking project from a set of plans. 
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Carving Handheld Sculptural Objects
Oct
6
to Oct 10

Carving Handheld Sculptural Objects

Julian Watts
5 Days, Open to All

In this five-day class we will use both traditional and experimental carving techniques to create handheld sculptures that blur the line between functional objects and abstract works of art. By integrating the processes of spoon carving, expressive drawing, and power carving, students will leave the class not only with a robust carving skillset, but also an expanded view of what is possible at the intersection of traditional craft, art, and design.
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Build a Cabinet: Reading and Modifying Plans for Successful Projects
Sep
16
to Sep 20

Build a Cabinet: Reading and Modifying Plans for Successful Projects

Tim DeMuth
5 Days, Open to All

Join us for an exciting and rewarding five-day journey into the world of woodworking! Have you taken a beginning woodworking class but still need help refining how to apply those skills to complete projects? This class is for those students who already have some hands-on experience but want guidance and help realizing a project. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced woodworker looking to learn new skills, this course is ideal for anyone interested in tackling a  woodworking project from a set of plans. 
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Design & Build a Stool or Side Table
Aug
19
to Aug 23

Design & Build a Stool or Side Table

Sabiha Mujtaba
5 Days, Open to All

Finding inspiration for furniture design can be creatively exciting when we interpret it from other art forms: music, poetry, painting, and even from symbols and glyphs. In this five-day class, students will learn to design and build a stool or side table from start to finish using inspiration from calligraphy.  Sabiha will take you from inspiration and design concepts through model making, planning, joinery, shaping, and carving to bring your idea to life. 
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SAWW: Chainsaw Safety, Felling, and Limbing (Sign up for wait list)
Aug
17
to Aug 18

SAWW: Chainsaw Safety, Felling, and Limbing (Sign up for wait list)

Pavel McGlave
Weekend, For Beginners

In this weekend workshop in the woods, we’ll cover all the steps, safe practices, and professional tips that will help you feel confident in managing your own woodlot, back forty or small yard with a safe and sharp chainsaw.
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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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Carving Handheld Sculptural Objects (Sign up for waitlist)
Jul
22
to Jul 26

Carving Handheld Sculptural Objects (Sign up for waitlist)

Julian Watts
5 Days, Open to All

In this five-day class we will use both traditional and experimental carving techniques to create handheld sculptures that blur the line between functional objects and abstract works of art. By integrating the processes of spoon carving, expressive drawing, and power carving, students will leave the class not only with a robust carving skillset, but also an expanded view of what is possible at the intersection of traditional craft, art, and design.
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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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Post & Rung Chairmaking: The Iconic Jennie Alexander Chair, LGBTQAI+  (Sign up for waitlist)
Jul
15
to Jul 20

Post & Rung Chairmaking: The Iconic Jennie Alexander Chair, LGBTQAI+ (Sign up for waitlist)

Kelly Harris
6 Days, Open to all skill levels, LGBTQAI+ Students

This six-day class is an introduction to the art of post and rung chairmaking under the direction of New York-based woodworker and educator Kelly Harris. This class is open to LGBTQAI+ students.
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