Chisels, Planes, & Scrapers – Hands-on Class
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-26 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-27 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
I’ll be joined by Bob Van Dyke as we teach you about Chisels, Planes, & Scrapers. We’ll take you through numerous hands-on exercises designed to kick up your skills with these essential hand tools.
Chisels are often underutilized by woodworkers, and hand planes are overlooked as fine finish and adjustment tools. If you’ve struggled to get satisfactory results from your edged tools, this class is the solution. You’ll get personalized instruction on how to get more out of your tools than you ever thought
Chisels, Planes, & Scrapers
The five-day Chisels, Planes, & Scrapers class begins with basic chisel control exercises. You’ll then take a deep dive into plane geometry and how to adjust it for a flawless finish. The exercises designed for this class give you complete control over your hand tools.

Make a Boston Chest of Drawers – Hands-on Class
2026-03-30 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-31 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-02 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-03 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
In the Boston Chest class, you’ll make an 18th-century Chippendale masterpiece. The stunning proportions and simple lines allow you to showcase highly figured lumber.

Boston Chest
The five-day Boston Chest class begins with full-scale shop drawings. You’ll jump into the joinery, making moldings and feet throughout the remainder of the week.

Wharton Esherick Inspired Library Steps – Hands-on Class
2026-04-13 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-16 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-17 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
Wharton Esherick is called the Dean of American Woodworkers. He was making contemporary, or studio furniture long before those terms existed. These Wharton Esherick-inspired library steps exemplify his eye for balance and design.

Wharton Esherick Library Steps
In this 5-day class, you’ll build an interpretation of the iconic Wharton Esherick library steps. From its carved, asymmetrical twisted column with through mortise-and-tenon joinery, to the curved dovetail connection between the risers and treads, this piece will challenge even the most experienced woodworker.

Build a Wharton Esherick Inspired Chair – Hands-on Class
2026-05-11 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-12 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-13 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-14 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-15 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
In the Esherick Chair class, we’ll start with a classic Wharton Esherick chair and modify it to make it our own.

Esherick Chair
The five-day Esherick chair class begins with full-scale shop drawings where we’ll modify the design to make it more comfortable and visually appealing. You’ll then move on to making all the parts and forming all the joints. The week rounds out with making and weaving the seat.

Make an Inlaid Chamber Table – Hands-on Class
2026-06-01 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-03 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-05 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
In the Inlaid Chamber Table class, you’ll build a Seymour classic. John and Thomas Seymour were two of the greatest cabinetmakers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Their pieces are still highly coveted by collectors and museums worldwide.

Inlaid Chamber Table
The five-day Inlaid Chamber Table class begins with full-scale shop drawings. Turning the legs is the next step, followed by reeding. Construction and veneer work round out the week.

Finishing from Pristine to Patinated – Hands-on Class
2026-06-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking, 249 Spencer St, Manchester, CT, 06040, United States
Do you have a pile of projects sitting in your shop that are complete except for the finish? Or are you stuck in the rut of making pieces that deserve a great finish, but you revert to rubbing on a bit of oil and call it done because it feels safe and comfortable? It’s time to kick up your skills in my Finishing from Pristine to Patinated class.
Pristine to Patinated
Everything from surface prep to finishing the finish is covered in this five-day class. We’ll begin by taking a project you bring along and properly prepare all the surfaces for the type of finish you want in the end. Then it’s time to adjust the color, which is achieved by using dyes, stains, chemical treatments, and pigmented topcoats. Patination and aged finishes are also covered in this week-long class.

Build a Morris Chair – Hands-on Class
2026-06-22 09:00 - 16:30 | Acanthus Workshop, 62 Indian Trail Rd., Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229, United States
In the Morris Chair class, you’ll make a version of Gustav Stickley’s most significant contribution to the Mission Furniture style.

Morris Chair
The five-day Morris Chair class begins with full-scale shop drawings. You’ll dive immediately into the joinery.
