Woodworking Classes in Boston, MA

In this multi-plate woodcut workshop, we will be creating a woodcut print comprised of 2-3 plates. This technique is one dating back to the Ukiyo-e woodblock prints in Japan from the 18-19th Centuries. Each plate is used for various colors. These are applied using either a roller or small brushes depending on the size of the particular area. ...

This woodworking/furniture-making open shop class allows students to build projects of their own choice/selection with guidance from the instructor about design, joinery and construction techniques. The course also focuses on individual review of project-specific machine safety, making jigs and honing hand tool skills.  It is recommended that...

Learn to use the properties of the table saw to do seemingly complex tasks. First we will cover basic parts of the tool and important safety considerations. We will then learn how to make a few jigs, and, with simple settings (and almost no measuring), we will work our charms.

A router is a versatile woodworking tool that is used to shape and to produce finished edges. You can also use it to produce cutaways, holes, and contours. This class will cover the basics of the router, safety considerations, typical uses, and how different jigs and bits can be used in a wide variety of projects. This is a Hands-on workshop.

Cut, carve and sand an elegant spoon. Beginners will make a basic version; intermediate students may try more sculptural versions. Use the band saw to establish a spoon balnk, then carve handle and bowl. End with a non-toxic oil finish.

This short session can be one of the most valuable skills you can learn. Having sharp tools will take the drudgery out of handwork and cam make the use of hand tools a pleasurable experience. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn this skill from one of the leading craftsman in the country.

In this workshop we will cover simple finishes. The day will start with wood preparation and sanding, followed by the mixing and applying of water stains and discussion about oil stains. Shellac will be the material of choice for the sealer and top coats. The students will learn how to mix the flakes into a solution and the proper technique for brushing...

Is rotted wood plaguing your windowsills, sashes, porch decking, column bases, wood gutters, or siding. With Flex-Tec epoxy, you can repair these areas without replacing the wood. It remains resilient and flexible so it can expand and contract with the surrounding wood to stand the test of time.  It has excellent bonding strength, will not slump...

The router has become one of the most important and useful power tools in the shop, but there is a process necessary to assure safety. In this class we will give you the practical experience on all types of routers, and router bits. There will be lectures on the use and function of router bits, and how to set up and operate the router by hand or in...

Federal furniture was customarily embellished with stringing, bandings, bellflowers and fans. In this seminar the student will learn how to make simple tools especially designed to inlay stringing into a tapered leg. Simple bandings will be glued up and sawn and inlayed into the leg as a cuff. Bellflowers and a fan will be cut from veneers and appropriately...

A handmade wooden plane is light, responsive and capable of the finest smoothing and shaping. In this two-day class, students will employ basic woodworking skills to transform a block of hardwood into a sensitive and lasting tool. As the planes are completed, students will learn or refine sharpening and planing techniques. They will also become more...

Level: Beginner / Intermediate Turning wood can be one of the most instantly gratifying experiences in woodworking and spindle turning can be done with only a few tools. Phil will cover the grinding techniques for the proper angles of parting tools, gouges and skews, the basic tools for spindle turning. Also he will cover the honing of...

This is a great opportunity to spend time learning from a master upholsterer who describes himself as having “been spitting tacks for 65 years”. Over the two weekends Joseph Karagezian will discuss the tools and materials necessary for simple upholstery and the students will upholster a simple slip seat using webbing, burlap, horsehair, cotton...

Make an American version of a traditional English long bow from a single piece of quarter-sawn ash with Dacron strings. Start with a review of shop safety and operation of basic power tools, wood selection and project layout. Construct a bowstring maker’s jig and a custom bowstring, then fit your final 68” bow. Test-fire your bow at a certified...

Curves and curved elements can add elegance, allure, and in some cases strength to your furniture designs. We will explore and make several different curved parts — various types of laminations useful for curved drawers and chair parts, by shaping out of the solid with hand tools, and by coopering, a way to make curved panels or case sides. Steam...