Woodworking Classes in Chicago, IL

In this class, you’ll be making a basic all wooden mallet for use in the shop or at home. Materials are included in this class. Note: Wear comfortable clothing but not loose fitting, Hair must be kept under control and tied back for safety. All safety gear, glasses, hearing, dust mask are provided.

Wooden bowls are very unique, practical, and fun to make. Come out and work on our lathes using carving tools to finish a bowl in one day.  Instruction and first attempts are in the morning, and then in the afternoon there will be time for guided practice and finishing. A 30-minute break for lunch.

You'll learn the basics from tree types to the processing trees into lumber. We'll talk of the differences between wood, plywood, OSB, particle board, and MDF. You'll learn how to recognize most of the local hardwoods to be fond around here. So, you will be able to make the  best choices for your own projects. Note: Wear comfortable clothing...

Shop Tool safety and training class two-day class (12hrs) The first day will cover use and maintenance of basic hand tools such as; Hammers, mallets, screwdrivers, chisels, saws, measuring devices, marking tools, levels, knives, sanding blocks, planes, and others. The second day will start with hand power tools; routers, circular saw, reciprocating...

Inviting birds into your garden is a great way to observe and learn about bird behavior, courtship, and nesting. Using a prepared kit, have fun building a birdhouse to take home and hang. Learn which birds in our area use birdhouses, different box shapes, sizes, placement, cleaning, and also habitat tips. All materials included.

This class will cover the basics of drafting with grafted paper and blank sheets. You’ll learn how to use portable drafting table, pencil, square, triangles, scales, compass, and grafted paper on the first day. On the second day we’ll go through the basics of using Sketchup on your computers. Drafting supplies are included, second day will be in...

Do you have a vintage chair in need of new caning? Learn the basic, seven-step method of hand caning in this relaxed, hands-on class. Discussion focuses on weaving chair backs and seats with sustainable materials such as cane. Other weave designs, styles, and materials will be demonstrated. Fee includes all materials.

Turn two pens – one for you, and one to give away! We'll cover everything from choosing the materials and kit, preparing the wood, turning, finishes and assembly. The design is limited only by your imagination. Bring to class any turning tools you currently own. All other tools and materials will be provided for the class.