Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to mate curved surfaces. How to veneer curved drawer fronts Making fluted, chamfered corners How to select and match grain patterns for the most dramatic effect

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to mate curved surfaces. How to veneer curved drawer fronts Making fluted, chamfered corners How to select and match grain patterns for the most dramatic effect

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to mate curved surfaces. How to veneer curved drawer fronts Making fluted, chamfered corners How to select and match grain patterns for the most dramatic effect

Photos courtesy of the Winterthur Museum There’s a simple elegance to this Massachusetts Serpentine Chest, yet there’s plenty of drama. From its fluted, chamfered corners and uplifting bracket feet to its undulating drawer fronts this chest has got it all going on.   Some of the skills learned in the Massachusetts Serpentine Chest class are: How to mate curved surfaces. How to veneer curved drawer fronts Making fluted, chamfered corners How to select and match grain patterns for the most dramatic effect

Step up to the Connecticut Highboy master’s class. This two-week class (one in the summer and one in the fall) is the ultimate test of your woodworking skills. Connecticut Highboy Whether you call them highboys, tallboys or simply tall chests, the form remains a popular today as it was in the 18th century. Some of the skills learned in the Connecticut Highboy class are: Shaping multiple cabriole legs for a project Complex case joinery Making gooseneck moldings How to select…

Step up to the Connecticut Highboy master’s class. This two-week class (one in the summer and one in the fall) is the ultimate test of your woodworking skills. Connecticut Highboy Whether you call them highboys, tallboys or simply tall chests, the form remains a popular today as it was in the 18th century. Some of the skills learned in the Connecticut Highboy class are: Shaping multiple cabriole legs for a project Complex case joinery Making gooseneck moldings How to select…

Step up to the Connecticut Highboy master’s class. This two-week class (one in the summer and one in the fall) is the ultimate test of your woodworking skills. Connecticut Highboy Whether you call them highboys, tallboys or simply tall chests, the form remains a popular today as it was in the 18th century. Some of the skills learned in the Connecticut Highboy class are: Shaping multiple cabriole legs for a project Complex case joinery Making gooseneck moldings How to select…

Step up to the Connecticut Highboy master’s class. This two-week class (one in the summer and one in the fall) is the ultimate test of your woodworking skills. Connecticut Highboy Whether you call them highboys, tallboys or simply tall chests, the form remains a popular today as it was in the 18th century. Some of the skills learned in the Connecticut Highboy class are: Shaping multiple cabriole legs for a project Complex case joinery Making gooseneck moldings How to select…

Step up to the Connecticut Highboy master’s class. This two-week class (one in the summer and one in the fall) is the ultimate test of your woodworking skills. Connecticut Highboy Whether you call them highboys, tallboys or simply tall chests, the form remains a popular today as it was in the 18th century. Some of the skills learned in the Connecticut Highboy class are: Shaping multiple cabriole legs for a project Complex case joinery Making gooseneck moldings How to select…

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…

The 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…

The 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…

The 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…

The 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…

The 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…

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.…

This five-day class covers the basics of veneer & inlay. Highly figured veneer and contrasting inlay can add dimension, depth and decoration for your pieces. Most woodworkers don’t know where to begin with veneer and inlay but this class will help get you started. The techniques are simple to grasp and the results can be dramatic. If you are looking to step up your woodworking skills to the next level, this is the class for you.   Veneer & Inlay…

This five-day class covers the basics of veneer & inlay. Highly figured veneer and contrasting inlay can add dimension, depth and decoration for your pieces. Most woodworkers don’t know where to begin with veneer and inlay but this class will help get you started. The techniques are simple to grasp and the results can be dramatic. If you are looking to step up your woodworking skills to the next level, this is the class for you.   Veneer & Inlay…

This five-day class covers the basics of veneer & inlay. Highly figured veneer and contrasting inlay can add dimension, depth and decoration for your pieces. Most woodworkers don’t know where to begin with veneer and inlay but this class will help get you started. The techniques are simple to grasp and the results can be dramatic. If you are looking to step up your woodworking skills to the next level, this is the class for you.   Veneer & Inlay…

This five-day class covers the basics of veneer & inlay. Highly figured veneer and contrasting inlay can add dimension, depth and decoration for your pieces. Most woodworkers don’t know where to begin with veneer and inlay but this class will help get you started. The techniques are simple to grasp and the results can be dramatic. If you are looking to step up your woodworking skills to the next level, this is the class for you.   Veneer & Inlay…