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| September 2024 | ||
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Sep 09 | Masterclass: Decorative Box Making09:00 a.m. – 05:00p.m. September 09 – 10, 2024
Just in time for the holidays, we are excited to announce that we are bringing back an old favorite – the Decorative Box making class! This is an intermediate level class designed to aid you in the design and construction of fine decorative box making. In the class we will employ several decorative joinery and finishing techniques as you make a series of three boxes to take home with you. The first will be the famed Shaker oval box, where you will learn the techniques for bending and nailing these beautiful pieces. The second box will be a splined mitered box, in which you will learn how to accurately cut miters and reinforce them with decorative cross grain splines. The third and final box will feature small dovetails, the hallmark of great craft. | $750.00 |
Sep 18 | 09/18- 19 CNC Basic Training09:00 a.m. – 05:00p.m. September 18 & 19, 2024CNC Basic Training. This class will familiarize you with the terminology, user interface, and the general concepts of digital fabrication. It will also introduce the world of possibilities these tools can open up to you. | $500.00 |
Sep 20 | 09/20 Intermediate CAD & CAM with VCarve Pro09:00 a.m. – 04:00p.m. September 20, 2024Join us to for a level 2 class in the VCarve Pro CAD & CAM workspaces. This class is specifically designed as a follow up to the Basic Training with ShopBot. There is a lot to learn in VCarve, so we developed the topics in this class to help you advance quickly. Please note this class is intended for participants with basic operational knowledge of CNC tools. Seats will fill quickly so be sure to register today! | $300.00 |
Sep 23 | 09/23 – 09/25 Cabinetmaking with CNC09:00 a.m. – 05:00p.m. September 23 – 25, 2024Join us for a three day course in the foundational skills for designing, cutting, and assembling cabinets with CNC. This course will be co-taught by two career cabinetmakers who will share 70+ years worth of combined experience and insight. We will walk you through the process for building premium cabinetry with hardwood face frames for sophisticated and flexible design strategies. All students will build a base cabinet from start to finish; complete with a dovetailed drawer, a floating shelf, and an MDF carved panel door. | $1,100.00 |
| October 2024 | ||
Oct 14 | 10/14 Introduction to Woodturning09:00 a.m. – 05:00p.m. October 14, 2024 North Carolina Furniture School Workshop: Introduction to Woodturning This course is designed to introduce you to the tools and techniques for safe, efficient woodturning. We start with the basics, provide a strong foundation in shop safety, and launch you right into fast and efficient woodturning. You will gain a solid understanding of common tooling, machine options and features, types of cuts, basic lathe joinery for furniture making, spindle turning, bowl turning, and more! The day will begin with a morning presentation and Q & A session, followed by hands-on learning at the lathe. Materials are included. Samples will include a bead and cove set, cylinders, cones, and a completed wooden bowl. We look forward to meeting you in person, be sure to bring safety glasses and/or a face shield, wear close-toed shoes, and comfortable shop attire. | $250.00 |
Oct 16 | 10/16- 17 CNC Basic Training09:00 a.m. – 05:00p.m. October 16 & 17, 2024CNC Basic Training. This class will familiarize you with the terminology, user interface, and the general concepts of digital fabrication. It will also introduce the world of possibilities these tools can open up to you. | $500.00 |
Oct 21 | 10/21 Woodworking 10109:00 a.m. – 04:00a.m. October 21, 2024Woodworking 101Join us for a woodworking course to learn the fundamentals of workshop safety and efficiency. This is a fun workshop that introduces the proper use and and maintenance of common woodworking machines and hand tools. We will introduce every aspect of woodworking from material selection to finishing. | $250.00 |
Oct 22 | 10/22 – 23 Woodworking Joinery Level 109:00 a.m. – 05:00p.m. October 22 & 23, 2024The class will introduce you to joint types, applications, and methods for producing wood-to-wood joints using woodworking machines. We will use the types of machines commonly found in home and small commercial shops. The course will emphasize joinery nomenclature, operator safety, cut repeatability, and accuracy. | $500.00 |
Oct 24 | 10/24 Wood Finishing 109:00 a.m. – 04:00p.m. October 24, 2024Wood finishing can be complex and difficult. We developed this class to help you understand and the various types of finishes available and focus on how when, why, and where to use them. We will provide handouts for the course content, but encourage you to bring a notebook to record tips and tricks we share with you during the class. | $250.00 |
| November 2024 | ||
Nov 11 | 11/11- 12 CNC Basic Training09:00 a.m. – 05:00p.m. November 11 & 12, 2024CNC Basic Training. This class will familiarize you with the terminology, user interface, and the general concepts of digital fabrication. It will also introduce the world of possibilities these tools can open up to you. | $500.00 |
| December 2024 | ||
Dec 11 | 12/11- 12 CNC Basic Training09:00 a.m. – 05:00p.m. December 11 & 12, 2024CNC Basic Training. This class will familiarize you with the terminology, user interface, and the general concepts of digital fabrication. It will also introduce the world of possibilities these tools can open up to you. | $500.00 |