While this class is full, there are still seats available in the Build a Wooden Paddle class in June! Build your own beautiful bent shaft canoe paddle! Students will learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and considerations, and paddle sizing. Each student will leave with a…

This beginner-friendly class introduces students to the art of creating unique wooden boxes inspired by traditional Eastern techniques. Through hands-on learning, students will explore how to design and assemble intricate sliding mechanisms that unlock hidden compartments. This workshop will cover the following: Box construction basics: Build a sturdy box-in-box framework as the foundation for your…

Kuksa carving is an old world tradition that has a rich history in Scandinavia. Instructor and carver Alex Yerks will teach you to make your own kuksa and provide insight into how he makes his own pieces and develops his designs. The goal of the workshop is to build a relationship with each of the…

In the Traveling Tabletop Games class, students will learn to play and create up to four unique, ancient games. This hands-on class introduces both woodcarving and leathercraft, making it a great entry point for working with these materials. No prior experience with tools or materials is required. The class is centered around creating classic, portable…

Build your own beautiful bent shaft canoe paddle! Students will learn about wood selection and grains, use of hand tools and skill saw, paddle design and considerations, and paddle sizing. Each student will leave with a completed bent shaft paddle ready for varnishing. Kevin has helped over 175 students make their own bent shaft canoe…

Kubb is a stick-throwing, block-knocking lawn game that comes from the Viking Age. In this course, we will be making a pocket-sized Kubb set that can be played on a table! Students will carve a full Kubb set out of pine and birch, paint their pieces with milk paints, then add decorative flourishes using chip…

The carving knife is an essential tool for any dedicated woodworker or craftsperson. This two-day class will teach you the skills to embed a knife blade into a close-grained, figured piece of wood, and custom fit it to your hand grip. You will also learn how to keep the knife “scary sharp,” which is essential…

This beginner-friendly class introduces students to the art of creating unique wooden boxes inspired by traditional eastern techniques. Through hands-on learning, students will explore how to design and assemble intricate sliding mechanisms that unlock hidden compartments. This workshop will cover the following: Box construction basics: Build a sturdy box-in-box framework as the foundation for your…

Calling all wood carvers! Join us in creating a local community of carvers to share knowledge, help each other, and make friends with other woodcarving artists. Free to anyone who is interested! Local carver Brian Keogh leads each session, offering fellowship and problem-solving help on any project that needs an additional set of eyes. Beginning…

Learn the sculptural process of wood relief carving. In this beginning course, instructor Kevin Ewing will introduce relief carving tools and tool safety while guiding you through mark making. You will transform a basswood board into a work of art, first practicing a variety of cutting techniques on the back of the board, then creating your own…