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Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 3
Jan
29

Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 3

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 3
$0.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop
Feb
2

Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop

Intro to Wood Turning Workshop
$450.00

Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction. We will provide a light lunch. Please bring your beverages for the day.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Feb
11

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Feb
12

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop
Feb
16

Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop

Intro to Wood Turning Workshop
$450.00

Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction. We will provide a light lunch. Please bring your beverages for the day.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Feb
18

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
Mar
8

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
$150.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a honey dipper on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 4, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning - Bud Vase
Mar
8

Introduction to Wood Turning - Bud Vase

Introduction to Wood Turning - Bud Vase
$200.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a bud vase on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 4, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop
Mar
9

Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop

Intro to Wood Turning Workshop
$450.00

Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction. We will provide a light lunch. Please bring your beverages for the day.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Mar
11

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Mar
12

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Prepping Rough Sawn Lumber
Mar
12

Prepping Rough Sawn Lumber

Prepping Rough Sawn Lumber
$95.00

Prepping Rough Sawn Lumber

Beginner Level

This class will teach the process for preparing rough sawn stock for use in woodworking projects. Across the evening, each student will be given an instruction to and hands-on use of the jointer, planer, and table saw. From this experience, students will learn how to produce a piece of S4S lumber from rough sawn stock. If time allows, there will be additional discussion on alternative ways to prep S4S lumber from rough sawn stock, as not everybody has the space needed for the machines traditionally used in this process. Additionally, if time allows, students will be able to run a couple pieces of their own stock through the machines in a brief session that will be open to those who wish to participate after the class formally concludes at 9:30pm.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Mar
18

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
Mar
22

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
$150.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a honey dipper on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 4, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning - Bud Vase
Mar
22

Introduction to Wood Turning - Bud Vase

Introduction to Wood Turning - Bud Vase
$200.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a bud vase on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 4, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop
Mar
23

Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop

Intro to Wood Turning Workshop
$450.00

Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction. We will provide a light lunch. Please bring your beverages for the day.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Build Your Own Keepsake Box:Part 1
Mar
26

Build Your Own Keepsake Box:Part 1

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 1
$190.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Apr
8

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 2
Apr
9

Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 2

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 2
$0.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Apr
15

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 3
Apr
16

Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 3

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 3
$0.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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CNC 101
Apr
23

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 1
Apr
30

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 1

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 1
$190.00

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
May
13

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
May
14

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 2
May
14

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 2

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 2
$0.00

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
May
20

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 3
May
21

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 3

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 3
$0.00

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Traditional Mortise and Tenon Joinery With Power Tools
Jun
4

Traditional Mortise and Tenon Joinery With Power Tools

Traditional Mortise and Tenon Joinery With Power Tools
$110.00

Intermediate Level

This class will be a hands-on introduction to one of the stronger traditional woodworking joints, the mortise and tenon joint. This class will not spend any time on the Festool Domino joinery system. The class will focus on learning how to produce tight-fitting mortise and tenon joinery, using the table saw and hollow chisel mortiser. This is not a project-based class, so there will be no 'product' here, other than a sample joint (or two, if time allows). The focus for this class will largely be on technique. Students taking this class should have some experience on, and be comfortable with, the table saw.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Jun
10

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Jun
17

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Jun
18

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Introduction to the Table Saw
Jun
18

Introduction to the Table Saw

Intro to the Table Saw
$95.00

Beginner Level:

This class will introduce students to one of the more versatile machines in the traditional woodworking shop: the table saw. Time will be spent discussing the safe operation of the table saw, blade choices, basic cutting operations, basic jigs to use, ways that you can improve on the quality of the cut, and the use of stack dado blades. Students will have hands-on time with the machine, trying out the techniques presented. There will be no 'product' produced as a part of this class. The focus for this class will be on providing the student with technical knowledge and practical machining technique know-how.

** Classes are transferrable, but not refundable.

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Advanced Table Saw Techniques
Jun
25

Advanced Table Saw Techniques

Advanced Table Saw
$95.00

Intermediate Level

Prerequisite: Intro to Table Saw or suitable level of hands-on experience on the table saw.

This class will pick up where Intro to Table Saw left off, jumping immediately into machining processes that are beyond the basic ripping and crosscutting functions. The class will have discussions about, demonstrations of, and hands-on training on: crosscut sleds (including discussion on how to build your own sled), taper cuts, using the table saw as a substitute jointer, vertical cuts, working small safely, and cove cuts.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Jul
8

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Jul
15

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Jul
16

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Aug
12

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Aug
13

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Aug
19

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Sep
9

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Sep
16

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Sep
17

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Oct
14

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Oct
15

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Oct
21

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Nov
11

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Nov
12

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Nov
18

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Dec
9

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Dec
16

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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CNC 101
Dec
17

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop
Jan
26

Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop

Intro to Wood Turning Workshop
$450.00

Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction. We will provide a light lunch. Please bring your beverages for the day.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin
Jan
25

Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin

Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin
$200.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a French Rolling Pin on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
Jan
25

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
$150.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a honey dipper on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 4, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 2
Jan
22

Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 2

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 2
$0.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Jan
21

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop
Jan
19

Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop

Intro to Wood Turning Workshop
$450.00

Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction. We will provide a light lunch. Please bring your beverages for the day.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin
Jan
18

Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin

Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin
$200.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a French Rolling Pin on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
Jan
18

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
$150.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a honey dipper on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 4, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Build Your Own Keepsake Box:Part 1
Jan
15

Build Your Own Keepsake Box:Part 1

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 1
$190.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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CNC 101
Jan
15

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Jan
14

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Build Your Own Canvas Stretcher Frame
Jan
8

Build Your Own Canvas Stretcher Frame

Build Your Own Canvas Stretcher Frame
$110.00

Beginner Level

This class will explore a couple different approaches to building an absolute staple for painters: the canvas stretcher frame. Even though they cost a small fortune to buy in an art supply store, they are actually fairly easy and inexpensive to build. The main variable in their construction is what kind of tools / work space is available for the artist to use?

This class will present approaches for how to build stretcher frames for folks who have little work space and few tools all the way up through folks who have generous work spaces and a decent array of woodworking tools available to them. No matter where you fall on this spectrum, there will be a technique/process shown that will fit your profile.

As a part of this class, students will produce (and take home with them) at least one canvas stretcher frame. Students will also leave with an understanding of both the equipment and materials required for producing stretcher frames on their own in the future.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Advanced Table Saw Techniques
Dec
18

Advanced Table Saw Techniques

Advanced Table Saw
$95.00

Intermediate Level

Prerequisite: Intro to Table Saw or suitable level of hands-on experience on the table saw.

This class will pick up where Intro to Table Saw left off, jumping immediately into machining processes that are beyond the basic ripping and crosscutting functions. The class will have discussions about, demonstrations of, and hands-on training on: crosscut sleds (including discussion on how to build your own sled), taper cuts, using the table saw as a substitute jointer, vertical cuts, working small safely, and cove cuts.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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CNC 101
Dec
18

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Dec
17

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Introduction to the Table Saw
Dec
11

Introduction to the Table Saw

Intro to the Table Saw
$95.00

Beginner Level:

This class will introduce students to one of the more versatile machines in the traditional woodworking shop: the table saw. Time will be spent discussing the safe operation of the table saw, blade choices, basic cutting operations, basic jigs to use, ways that you can improve on the quality of the cut, and the use of stack dado blades. Students will have hands-on time with the machine, trying out the techniques presented. There will be no 'product' produced as a part of this class. The focus for this class will be on providing the student with technical knowledge and practical machining technique know-how.

** Classes are transferrable, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Dec
10

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 3
Nov
20

Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 3

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 3
$0.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
Nov
19

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 2
$0.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 2
Nov
13

Build Your Own Keepsake Box: Part 2

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 2
$0.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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CNC 101
Nov
13

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
Nov
12

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1

Create Your Own End-Grain Cutting Board Part 1
$190.00

This is a two-session class - you must complete Part 1 and Part 2 to complete your own cutting board.

Please purchase Part 1 ($190) and register for Part 2 (free).

End-grain cutting boards and chopping blocks are preferred by professional chefs and butchers worldwide; they last longer and keep knives sharper. In this two-day class, participants will learn experiment with new skills and take home an original work of art.

This is an entry-level class in which students will design and assemble their cutting board to glue and clamp. The second class will involve sanding and sealing with a food-grade finish. There are no moving blades in this class instruction.

This class is highly recommended for anyone who needs an unusual wedding or birthday gift.

In Session 1 participants will:

· Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain;

· Discover their inner designer (do you prefer random or ordered patterns??)

· Assemble their creation and use clamps to glue them together.

* All materials are provided.

** Classes are transferable, but not refundable. Only transferable up to 48 hours before class. **

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Build Your Own Keepsake Box:Part 1
Nov
6

Build Your Own Keepsake Box:Part 1

Build Your Own Custom Keepsake Box Part 1
$190.00

This is a 3 part class. You must purchase Part 1 and register for
Parts 2 and 3 (free).

To finish your box, you should attend all class times.

During this introductory woodworking class, each student will produce a custom keepsake box with a lid, measuring roughly 9"L x 6"W x 4"H. Each project produced will be unique to each student.  Basic machining, construction, wood joinery, and wood finishing techniques will all be taught as a part of this class. Wood type/color, and box dimensions can be personalized. Students will learn to cut, assemble, and glue a mitered box with splines on each corner. After glued components have cured, students will be taught how to construct the lid of the box, and given the option to customize with a handle or lift. In the final session, students will sand their boxes, and return home with a small wood finishing kit as well as instruction on how to
complete the finishing process.

Class will be taught by local Nashville Woodworker Cam Banks of CamCrafted Wooden Box Studio, recently exhibiting at the Crafty Bastards craft fair as a featured artist.

* All materials are provided

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop
Nov
3

Introduction to Wood Turning Workshop

Intro to Wood Turning Workshop
$450.00

Begin your intensive introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques, how to prepare bowl blanks and a discussion on design. Students will continue mastering skills by turning bowls on the lathe, which they will take home after sanding and sealing them. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction. We will provide a light lunch. Please bring your beverages for the day.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin
Nov
2

Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin

Introduction to Wood Turning - French Rolling Pin
$200.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a French Rolling Pin on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 2, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
Nov
2

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper

Introduction to Wood Turning - Honey Dipper
$150.00

Begin your introduction into the art of wood turning with Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks! We will cover the basics of the lathe, lathe tools and accessories. We will start with a discussion of various holding techniques and proper form for safety. Students will practice these new skills by turning a honey dipper on the lathe which they will take home after sanding and sealing. The maximum number of students is 4, so that each student receives one on one instruction.

Jared Moran of Wildland Woodworks is a self taught turned from Bowling Green, KY. He uses only local wood in his shop. His work is defined by a desire to highlight the natural colors and features of each wood species. 

* Class tuition includes all materials.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 3
Oct
30

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 3

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 3
$0.00

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 2
Oct
23

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 2

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 2
$0.00

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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CNC 101
Oct
16

CNC 101

**Intro to Adobe Illustrator is a required prerequisite class for CNC 101**

After learning how to successfully create a vector file in Adobe Illustrator, this class will teach you how to operate the CNC (24” x 48” bed) and start creating!

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Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 1
Oct
9

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 1

Marquetry - Paint by Numbers with Wood Veneer, Part 1
$190.00

** This is a three-part class series

Wednesdays Evenings, 6:30-9:30pm

Marquetry is the woodworking craft whereby images are created using different colors of wood veneer.  The use of marquetry is nearly unlimited, as it can be applied to a wide variety of woodworking projects.  One of the very cool parts about marquetry is that while most established woodworking practices allow the designer to speak only in a given style, the use of marquetry allows the finished piece to tell a story.  

While marquetry done through traditional means of production is a fairly time-consuming, exacting skill to master, this class will fully embrace the digital age; students will be taught using CAD and the laser cutter.  This means that as a craft, it can be picked up and practiced at a very high level of skill with very little practice.  Because the laser cutter is front and center in this class, students must be comfortable with using a vector (CAD) program of their choice before they start this class.  Pick your weapon: AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt, V-Carve, Rhino, Fusion 360, Adobe Illustrator, etc., all are fair game.  Come to the first class with an image picked out that you would like to produce in marquetry.  A block print-like image (solid tones in blocks of color) works best.  Students will be free to manipulate their image however they like.

The first week, we will meet to have an overview of the process and to run some very simple trials/demonstrations of the process.  Week two will have the students cutting out their kit of parts on the laser cutter, assembling them, and pressing them to a backer board with a vacuum press.  Week three will have the students sanding completed projects and applying a finish to them.  

All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge.

** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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