This stunning Greene & Greene rocker is the project of the week. In this 5-day class, you'll have the opportunity to recreate this G&G masterpiece. Greene & Greene Rocker You'll dive into some striped mahogany for the chair parts, then form ebony tenons and pegs to hold it all together. From piercing the splats to inlaying the burl and ebony into the crest, this rocking chair will push your abilities to their limits and beyond. The best way to become…

This stunning Greene & Greene rocker is the project of the week. In this 5-day class, you'll have the opportunity to recreate this G&G masterpiece. Greene & Greene Rocker You'll dive into some striped mahogany for the chair parts, then form ebony tenons and pegs to hold it all together. From piercing the splats to inlaying the burl and ebony into the crest, this rocking chair will push your abilities to their limits and beyond. The best way to become…

This stunning Greene & Greene rocker is the project of the week. In this 5-day class, you'll have the opportunity to recreate this G&G masterpiece. Greene & Greene Rocker You'll dive into some striped mahogany for the chair parts, then form ebony tenons and pegs to hold it all together. From piercing the splats to inlaying the burl and ebony into the crest, this rocking chair will push your abilities to their limits and beyond. The best way to become…

This stunning Greene & Greene rocker is the project of the week. In this 5-day class, you'll have the opportunity to recreate this G&G masterpiece. Greene & Greene Rocker You'll dive into some striped mahogany for the chair parts, then form ebony tenons and pegs to hold it all together. From piercing the splats to inlaying the burl and ebony into the crest, this rocking chair will push your abilities to their limits and beyond. The best way to become…

If you want flat, true material to build your projects, you need to have a good foundation in Milling Fundamentals. Regardless of whether you are hand-tool or machine-tool focused (or you're fairly balanced between the two), understanding wood structure and how it reacts to various edged tools makes a big difference in the quality of your work. Milling Fundamentals This 2-day class begins with a practical lesson on wood structure, then moves through sharpening and dimensioning lumber solely with hand…

If you want flat, true material to build your projects, you need to have a good foundation in Milling Fundamentals. Regardless of whether you are hand-tool or machine-tool focused (or you're fairly balanced between the two), understanding wood structure and how it reacts to various edged tools makes a big difference in the quality of your work. Milling Fundamentals This 2-day class begins with a practical lesson on wood structure, then moves through sharpening and dimensioning lumber solely with hand…

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the week fitting mortise-and-tenon joints, tapering legs, and installing string inlay and making bellflowers. The week concludes with the creation of knuckle joints that support the…

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the week fitting mortise-and-tenon joints, tapering legs, and installing string inlay and making bellflowers. The week concludes with the creation of knuckle joints that support the…

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the week fitting mortise-and-tenon joints, tapering legs, and installing string inlay and making bellflowers. The week concludes with the creation of knuckle joints that support the…

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the week fitting mortise-and-tenon joints, tapering legs, and installing string inlay and making bellflowers. The week concludes with the creation of knuckle joints that support the…

In the 5-day Pembroke Table hands-on class, you'll stretch your woodworking skills. You'll be reproducing a table from Newport, Rhode Island that was originally made by Holmes Weaver in approximately 1795. Pembroke Table From its graceful tapered legs to its elegant oval top, this Pembroke table is in every way a masterpiece. You'll begin the week fitting mortise-and-tenon joints, tapering legs, and installing string inlay and making bellflowers. The week concludes with the creation of knuckle joints that support the…

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock You'll start the first week of the class at the top. That's right, the hood is where the project begins. It may be the smallest component of the entire clock, but there's more to making a clock hood than…

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock You'll start the first week of the class at the top. That's right, the hood is where the project begins. It may be the smallest component of the entire clock, but there's more to making a clock hood than…

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock You'll start the first week of the class at the top. That's right, the hood is where the project begins. It may be the smallest component of the entire clock, but there's more to making a clock hood than…

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock You'll start the first week of the class at the top. That's right, the hood is where the project begins. It may be the smallest component of the entire clock, but there's more to making a clock hood than…

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock You'll start the first week of the class at the top. That's right, the hood is where the project begins. It may be the smallest component of the entire clock, but there's more to making a clock hood than…

Shapers are one of the more misunderstood machines in the workshop. In fact, many woodworkers avoid owning or using a shaper because they believe they are unreasonably dangerous. By eliminating the shaper in the shop based on irrational fear, many woodworkers limit their capabilities and the options available to them. In Shaper Basics we'll dispell the mysteries surrounding this essential shop tool. Shaper Basics The shaper is much more than an oversized router table, and its capabilities are far greater.…

Shapers are one of the more misunderstood machines in the workshop. In fact, many woodworkers avoid owning or using a shaper because they believe they are unreasonably dangerous. By eliminating the shaper in the shop based on irrational fear, many woodworkers limit their capabilities and the options available to them. In Shaper Basics we'll dispell the mysteries surrounding this essential shop tool. Shaper Basics The shaper is much more than an oversized router table, and its capabilities are far greater.…

A few shop-made shaper jigs allow you to make custom moldings or creating tight-fitting joints easily and accurately. In Essential Shaper Jigs you'll learn how to make and use several single and multipurpose jigs. Essential Shaper Jigs Many woodworkers wrongly assume the only thing a shaper can do is make sticks of molding. And while it does a good job of that particular job, there's so much more the tool can accomplish with the application of a few well-made jigs.

A few shop-made shaper jigs allow you to make custom moldings or creating tight-fitting joints easily and accurately. In Essential Shaper Jigs you'll learn how to make and use several single and multipurpose jigs. Essential Shaper Jigs Many woodworkers wrongly assume the only thing a shaper can do is make sticks of molding. And while it does a good job of that particular job, there's so much more the tool can accomplish with the application of a few well-made jigs.

A few shop-made shaper jigs allow you to make custom moldings or creating tight-fitting joints easily and accurately. In Essential Shaper Jigs you'll learn how to make and use several single and multipurpose jigs. Essential Shaper Jigs Many woodworkers wrongly assume the only thing a shaper can do is make sticks of molding. And while it does a good job of that particular job, there's so much more the tool can accomplish with the application of a few well-made jigs.

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades that separate the four blocked drawer fronts. With the case together, you'll move on to forming the drawer fronts to match the blades. The week…

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades that separate the four blocked drawer fronts. With the case together, you'll move on to forming the drawer fronts to match the blades. The week…

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades that separate the four blocked drawer fronts. With the case together, you'll move on to forming the drawer fronts to match the blades. The week…

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades that separate the four blocked drawer fronts. With the case together, you'll move on to forming the drawer fronts to match the blades. The week…

The Boston Blockfront Chest is a distinctly American form. Not only are the drawer fronts stepped (or blocked) to form symmetrical concave and convex surfaces, but the top, base molding, and feet are blocked as well. Boston Blockfront Chest This 5-day class begins with case construction. You'll learn how to form the blocked drawer blades that separate the four blocked drawer fronts. With the case together, you'll move on to forming the drawer fronts to match the blades. The week…

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works and hood elevated for centuries. we wrap up the week with decorating the case with inlay stringing and shaded fans.

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works and hood elevated for centuries. we wrap up the week with decorating the case with inlay stringing and shaded fans.

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works and hood elevated for centuries. we wrap up the week with decorating the case with inlay stringing and shaded fans.

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works and hood elevated for centuries. we wrap up the week with decorating the case with inlay stringing and shaded fans.

To many woodworkers, the tall case clock represents the pinnacle of furniture making. This is your chance to reach that summit. Join me for this 2-week class and build something extraordinary – a Simon Willard tall case clock. Tall Case Clock Week two begins with lower-case construction. You'll build the structure that keeps the works and hood elevated for centuries. we wrap up the week with decorating the case with inlay stringing and shaded fans.

Whether you’re new to sliding table saws or a seasoned pro, Sliding Table Saw Basics will bring you up to speed and help you get more out of your saw. You’ll learn basic setup, calibration, and usage for a table saw with an emphasis on safety. Sliding Table Saw Basics Sliding table saws do everything a fixed table saw does only better and safer. In this class, we'll explore the differences between a sliding saw and a non-sliding saw and…

Whether you’re new to sliding table saws or a seasoned pro, Sliding Table Saw Basics will bring you up to speed and help you get more out of your saw. You’ll learn basic setup, calibration, and usage for a table saw with an emphasis on safety. Sliding Table Saw Basics Sliding table saws do everything a fixed table saw does only better and safer. In this class, we'll explore the differences between a sliding saw and a non-sliding saw and…

When it comes to sliding table saws there are a few essential jigs you need in order to take advantage of the saw's capabilities. In this class, you'll not only learn how to make these jigs but also how to use them. Essential Table Saw Jigs By making multi-purpose jigs for your sliding table saw you can dramatically increase the safety of the machine. Using the slider for most operations dramatically reduces the risk of kickback and danger to your…

When it comes to sliding table saws there are a few essential jigs you need in order to take advantage of the saw's capabilities. In this class, you'll not only learn how to make these jigs but also how to use them. Essential Table Saw Jigs By making multi-purpose jigs for your sliding table saw you can dramatically increase the safety of the machine. Using the slider for most operations dramatically reduces the risk of kickback and danger to your…

When it comes to sliding table saws there are a few essential jigs you need in order to take advantage of the saw's capabilities. In this class, you'll not only learn how to make these jigs but also how to use them. Essential Table Saw Jigs By making multi-purpose jigs for your sliding table saw you can dramatically increase the safety of the machine. Using the slider for most operations dramatically reduces the risk of kickback and danger to your…

Document boxes were an essential part of nearly every 17th and 18th Century home. Often they were used as a portable home safe. Although many were plain, others were showcase pieces for their owners. Our Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box falls into the latter category. Your box will undoubtedly be the focal point of any room. Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box Because document boxes were made over a long period of time, you have a few options when…

Document boxes were an essential part of nearly every 17th and 18th Century home. Often they were used as a portable home safe. Although many were plain, others were showcase pieces for their owners. Our Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box falls into the latter category. Your box will undoubtedly be the focal point of any room. Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box Because document boxes were made over a long period of time, you have a few options when…

Document boxes were an essential part of nearly every 17th and 18th Century home. Often they were used as a portable home safe. Although many were plain, others were showcase pieces for their owners. Our Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box falls into the latter category. Your box will undoubtedly be the focal point of any room. Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box Because document boxes were made over a long period of time, you have a few options when…

Document boxes were an essential part of nearly every 17th and 18th Century home. Often they were used as a portable home safe. Although many were plain, others were showcase pieces for their owners. Our Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box falls into the latter category. Your box will undoubtedly be the focal point of any room. Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box Because document boxes were made over a long period of time, you have a few options when…

Document boxes were an essential part of nearly every 17th and 18th Century home. Often they were used as a portable home safe. Although many were plain, others were showcase pieces for their owners. Our Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box falls into the latter category. Your box will undoubtedly be the focal point of any room. Line & Berry Inlaid Document Box Because document boxes were made over a long period of time, you have a few options when…

The Mid-Century Modern Bar you'll make in this 5-day class is sleek, easy to build, but challenging enough for nearly any woodworker. Its interior is fitted out for a variety of beverages and drinkware. Mid-Century Modern Bar Fitting the case parts together is just the beginning of this class. Making and installing the shelves, dividers, bottle, and glass holders are the meat and potatoes of this project. The week wraps up with a lesson on hanging and fitting the doors.

The Mid-Century Modern Bar you'll make in this 5-day class is sleek, easy to build, but challenging enough for nearly any woodworker. Its interior is fitted out for a variety of beverages and drinkware. Mid-Century Modern Bar Fitting the case parts together is just the beginning of this class. Making and installing the shelves, dividers, bottle, and glass holders are the meat and potatoes of this project. The week wraps up with a lesson on hanging and fitting the doors.

The Mid-Century Modern Bar you'll make in this 5-day class is sleek, easy to build, but challenging enough for nearly any woodworker. Its interior is fitted out for a variety of beverages and drinkware. Mid-Century Modern Bar Fitting the case parts together is just the beginning of this class. Making and installing the shelves, dividers, bottle, and glass holders are the meat and potatoes of this project. The week wraps up with a lesson on hanging and fitting the doors.

The Mid-Century Modern Bar you'll make in this 5-day class is sleek, easy to build, but challenging enough for nearly any woodworker. Its interior is fitted out for a variety of beverages and drinkware. Mid-Century Modern Bar Fitting the case parts together is just the beginning of this class. Making and installing the shelves, dividers, bottle, and glass holders are the meat and potatoes of this project. The week wraps up with a lesson on hanging and fitting the doors.

The Mid-Century Modern Bar you'll make in this 5-day class is sleek, easy to build, but challenging enough for nearly any woodworker. Its interior is fitted out for a variety of beverages and drinkware. Mid-Century Modern Bar Fitting the case parts together is just the beginning of this class. Making and installing the shelves, dividers, bottle, and glass holders are the meat and potatoes of this project. The week wraps up with a lesson on hanging and fitting the doors.

In the making molding planes with Matt Bickford workshop you’re guided through the process of making a pair of #8 hollow and round planes with side escapements. Making Molding Planes The class focuses on making a pair of hollows and rounds, but much of the tooling and processes are directly relatable to making any wooden plane or tuning any antique. Students start with beech billets and learn the many steps involved in creating these very versatile tools.   Some of the…

In the making molding planes with Matt Bickford workshop you’re guided through the process of making a pair of #8 hollow and round planes with side escapements. Making Molding Planes The class focuses on making a pair of hollows and rounds, but much of the tooling and processes are directly relatable to making any wooden plane or tuning any antique. Students start with beech billets and learn the many steps involved in creating these very versatile tools.   Some of the…

In the making molding planes with Matt Bickford workshop you’re guided through the process of making a pair of #8 hollow and round planes with side escapements. Making Molding Planes The class focuses on making a pair of hollows and rounds, but much of the tooling and processes are directly relatable to making any wooden plane or tuning any antique. Students start with beech billets and learn the many steps involved in creating these very versatile tools.   Some of the…

In the making molding planes with Matt Bickford workshop you’re guided through the process of making a pair of #8 hollow and round planes with side escapements. Making Molding Planes The class focuses on making a pair of hollows and rounds, but much of the tooling and processes are directly relatable to making any wooden plane or tuning any antique. Students start with beech billets and learn the many steps involved in creating these very versatile tools.   Some of the…

In the making molding planes with Matt Bickford workshop you’re guided through the process of making a pair of #8 hollow and round planes with side escapements. Making Molding Planes The class focuses on making a pair of hollows and rounds, but much of the tooling and processes are directly relatable to making any wooden plane or tuning any antique. Students start with beech billets and learn the many steps involved in creating these very versatile tools.   Some of the…

Stop making compromises with your router. Stop getting close to the moulding profiles you want. Learn how to use some of the most abundant moulding planes of the past to get the exact detail you want in the Using Molding Planes with Matt Bickford class. Using molding planes Hollows and rounds do not make specific profiles. They make specific arcs. Learn to transform these various arcs into scores of varying profiles. From layout to execution, this weekend class focuses on…

Stop making compromises with your router. Stop getting close to the moulding profiles you want. Learn how to use some of the most abundant moulding planes of the past to get the exact detail you want in the Using Molding Planes with Matt Bickford class. Using molding planes Hollows and rounds do not make specific profiles. They make specific arcs. Learn to transform these various arcs into scores of varying profiles. From layout to execution, this weekend class focuses on…

Stop making compromises with your router. Stop getting close to the moulding profiles you want. Learn how to use some of the most abundant moulding planes of the past to get the exact detail you want in the Using Molding Planes with Matt Bickford class. In this optional 3rd day of the class, you'll learn to make and carve linenfold and egg-and-dart moldings. Using molding planes Hollows and rounds do not make specific profiles. They make specific arcs. Learn to…

Wharton Esherick was an artist and studio furniture maker before virtually everyone else. His work is often sculptural with light, flowing lines. The 3-tier stand he created in the mid-1960s is no exception.   3-Tier Stand In this 5-day class, you'll create your version of this Wharton Esherick masterpiece. From the joinery to the mix of woods, the details of this stand elevate it to another level of quality and design. There's also lots of power and hand tool work…

Wharton Esherick was an artist and studio furniture maker before virtually everyone else. His work is often sculptural with light, flowing lines. The 3-tier stand he created in the mid-1960s is no exception.   3-Tier Stand In this 5-day class, you'll create your version of this Wharton Esherick masterpiece. From the joinery to the mix of woods, the details of this stand elevate it to another level of quality and design. There's also lots of power and hand tool work…

Wharton Esherick was an artist and studio furniture maker before virtually everyone else. His work is often sculptural with light, flowing lines. The 3-tier stand he created in the mid-1960s is no exception.   3-Tier Stand In this 5-day class, you'll create your version of this Wharton Esherick masterpiece. From the joinery to the mix of woods, the details of this stand elevate it to another level of quality and design. There's also lots of power and hand tool work…

Wharton Esherick was an artist and studio furniture maker before virtually everyone else. His work is often sculptural with light, flowing lines. The 3-tier stand he created in the mid-1960s is no exception.   3-Tier Stand In this 5-day class, you'll create your version of this Wharton Esherick masterpiece. From the joinery to the mix of woods, the details of this stand elevate it to another level of quality and design. There's also lots of power and hand tool work…