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Currently Scheduled Woodworking & Furniturecraft Courses

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Adirondack Chair Building

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich
Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and…
Fri, Mar 10th, 2023  –  Sun, Mar 12th, 2023
Day 1: 4-7pm; Days 2-3: 9am-5pm
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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Build Thoreau's Cabin: Basic Building Skills Workshop

Instructors: Randy Schnobrich
Pick up your hammer! This course is designed for students with little or no building experience who…
Wed, May 3rd, 2023  –  Sun, May 7th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Randy Schnobrich
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Build Your Own Shave Horse

Instructors: John Fleck, Paul Linden
Following a proven design, students will build their own versatile “Two-Rail” style…
Sat, Mar 18th, 2023  –  Tue, Mar 21st, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Paul Linden, John Fleck
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Carry your Fuel: Craft a Steambent Firewood Carrier

Instructors: Paul Linden
Whether you heat your home or cabin with wood, or just carry it to the backyard bonfire pit, the…
Sat, Nov 19th, 2022  –  Sun, Nov 20th, 2022
9am-5pm daily
Instructor: Paul Linden
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Carve a Bench! Introduction to Greenwood Chair Building with Hand Tools

Instructors: Lauren Newby
Green chairs, Stick chairs, and Windsor chairs can all utilize freshly cut wood in shaping their…
Sat, Nov 12th, 2022  –  Tue, Nov 15th, 2022
Day 1: 9am-12:30 pm Day 2: 12:30-5pm Optional Day 3: 6-8pm
Instructor: Lauren Newby
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Cedar Bent-Wood Boxes

Instructors: Wesley Hathaway, John Manthei
In this class students will build a bent wood box of a design inspired by Yupik people of the Yukon…
Mon, Apr 17th, 2023  –  Thu, Apr 20th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: John Manthei, Wesley Hathaway
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Coopering: Make a Wooden Bucket

Instructors: Eric Edgin
Coopering, the craft of joined wooden staves to create a vessel, was an integral skill in many…
Fri, Dec 2nd, 2022  –  Sun, Dec 4th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Eric Edgin
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Craft of Birch Ski Making: Making Your Own Set

Instructors: Ian Andrus
Discover the secrets of the old Sámi school of ski construction by crafting a custom pair of…
Thu, Jan 5th, 2023  –  Sun, Jan 8th, 2023
Day 1: 4-8pm; Days 2-4: 9am-5pm
Instructor: Ian Andrus
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Everyday Slöjd for the Garden

Instructors: Paul Linden
A summer in the garden can be enhanced with some creative woodworking. In this 3-day course we will…
Fri, May 5th, 2023  –  Sun, May 7th, 2023
Day 1: 4-6pm; Day 2: 9am-5pm; Day 3: 9am-noon
Instructor: Paul Linden
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Fine Furniture: Windsor Comb Back Mini Settee

Instructors: David Abeel
In order for a piece of furniture to become a treasured family heirloom, someone has to build it.…
Wed, Oct 12th, 2022  –  Sun, Oct 16th, 2022
Day 1: 4-7pm; Day 2-5: 9am-5pm
Instructor: David Abeel
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Furniture Design and Modeling

Instructors: Jim Sannerud
You can find almost anything you need while wandering through a certain Swedish big box furniture…
Fri, Nov 4th, 2022  –  Sun, Nov 6th, 2022
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Jim Sannerud
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Hand Tool Woodworking: Getting Started

Instructors: John Fleck, Paul Linden
This class serves as the foundation for woodworking with hand tools. Accurate sawing, surface prep,…
Fri, Feb 24th, 2023  –  Sun, Feb 26th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructors: Paul Linden, John Fleck
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Lathe Turning: The Wooden Bowl

Instructors: Marybeth Garmoe, Nate White
The wooden bowl is a reflection of both utility and beauty—an inspiring craft form to…
Fri, Feb 3rd, 2023  –  Sun, Feb 5th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Nate White
Tue, May 23rd, 2023  –  Thu, May 25th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
Fri, May 26th, 2023  –  Sun, May 28th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Marybeth Garmoe
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Make Your Own Japanese Woodworking Tool: The Kebiki

Instructors: Fred Livesay
"How did I ever do without this?” Be the proud maker and user of an essential woodworking…
Sat, Mar 18th, 2023  –  Sun, Mar 19th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Fred Livesay
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Perching Stools

Instructors: Mike Loeffler
We all spend a lot of time sitting so how can we do a better job of it? The key ergonomic feature of…
Sat, Jan 14th, 2023  –  Mon, Jan 16th, 2023
9am-5pm each day
Instructor: Mike Loeffler