Chuck Bender - Woodworking

Carving For Furniture Makers – Hands-on Class
2018-08-06 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-07 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-08 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-09 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-10 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
Carving For Furniture Makers
In this weeklong class you’ll go from zero to full-tilt carving in only five days. You’ll develop the foundational skills necessary to embellish your woodworking project with that touch of carving class. You’ll carve fans, shells and even a simple cabriole leg. Learn how to maintain your carving tools in order to carve crisply, cleanly and safely.

Inlaid Tea Caddy – Hands-on Class
2018-08-13 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-14 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-15 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-16 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-17 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
Inlaid Tea Caddy
Whether you’re a master at inlay, or you’re want to get started, the inlaid tea caddy class is the perfect introduction to veneer and inlay. You’ll spend the week working with solid wood and veneers, adding decorative elements to a small project, and learning about using a variety of techniques to dress your furniture.

Inlaid Card Table – Hands-on Class
2018-08-27 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-28 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-29 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-30 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-08-31 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
Inlaid Card Table
Card tables are always fun project to make, particularly when they’re inlaid. You’ll be making a “D-shaped” card table with figured veneers and a variety of inlays.

Woodworking Fundamentals – Hands-on Class
2018-09-17 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-18 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-19 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-20 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-09-21 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
Our five-day Woodworking Fundamentals program is one fun-filled, action-packed week of woodworking!
Woodworking Fundamentals
Whether you’ve never worked wood before, or you’re a master, after one week in our shop you’ll have the basics needed to start your woodworking hobby or career. As a student, you will learn about hand tools and how to use them. You will learn about the basic machines used in today’s fine woodworking projects. Your skills will all come together with lessons on how to create shop drawings, choose the right lumber for your project as well as a good working knowledge of the basic woodworking joints. Students begin building a one drawer stand that they can take home.

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table – Hands-on Class
2018-10-08 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-10-09 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-10-10 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-10-11 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-10-12 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
The Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table class is perfect for the beginning furniture maker or the master.
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
Although this project looks complex, this mid-century modern coffee table is perfect for the budding furniture maker. Simple wedged, round-tenon joinery gives this table an elegant appearance without being ornate.
Some of the skills learned in the Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table class are:

Proper project planning
Round-tenon joinery
Preparing surfaces for finish
Matching figure in wood to provide the best possible look for your project

The Woodworking Shows - Baltimore
2019-01-04 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-01-05 10:00 - 18:00, 2019-01-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium, MD, 21093, United States
Education
Visit The Woodworking Shows – Baltimore for the best in tools, supplies and free education. Each day of The Woodworking Shows is packed with demonstrations, seminars and classes that make you a better woodworker – all for the price of admission. There are also paid classes you can take that delve deep into specific subjects. Kick up your woodworking skills at The Woodworking Shows.
Tools
You’ll also find the latest in hand and power tools at The Woodworking Shows. Get expert advice on what to buy and how to use it once you get it home. In fact, try it out at the show before you buy. There are also lots of innovative new tools that debut at The Woodworking Shows. Be the first to see the latest new tools.
Supplies
The Woodworking Shows is a good place to stock up on all those necessary shop supplies while you’re at The Woodworking Shows. You’ll find everything from clamps to sandpaper and glue at the show – thousands of items, big and small, for all your woodworking needs.
Guilds & Clubs
Meet other woodworkers from your area that are members of local clubs and guilds – you might even decide to get involved. Many clubs demonstrate a variety of techniques and skills at The Woodworking Shows. Be sure to stop by each of the club/guild booths.

The Woodworking Shows - Springfield
2019-01-11 12:00 - 18:00, 2019-01-12 10:00 - 18:00 | Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA, 01089, United States
Education
Visit The Woodworking Shows – Springfield for the best in tools, supplies and free education. Each day of The Woodworking Shows is packed with demonstrations, seminars and classes that make you a better woodworker – all for the price of admission. There are also paid classes you can take that delve deep into specific subjects. Kick up your woodworking skills at The Woodworking Shows.
Tools
You’ll also find the latest in hand and power tools at The Woodworking Shows. Get expert advice on what to buy and how to use it once you get it home. In fact, try it out at the show before you buy. There are also lots of innovative new tools that debut at The Woodworking Shows. Be the first to see the latest new tools.
Supplies
The Woodworking Shows is a good place to stock up on all those necessary shop supplies while you’re at The Woodworking Shows. You’ll find everything from clamps to sandpaper and glue at the show – thousands of items, big and small, for all your woodworking needs.
Guilds & Clubs
Meet other woodworkers from your area that are members of local clubs and guilds – you might even decide to get involved. Many clubs demonstrate a variety of techniques and skills at The Woodworking Shows. Be sure to stop by each of the club/guild booths.
