Here is a list of upcoming classes at Asheville Woodworking School. We have a 10% discount on registration good only through today, Wed., Sept. 1.
After the Turning
September 28-30
5pm-9pm
Co-instructors Joe Ruminski and Tucker Garrison
$145
Max. enrollment: 7.
Bring in three turned, sanded pieces ready for finishing. Learn texturing, carving and woodburning.
Each student has use of a lathe and a set of turning tools.
Comprehensive Finishing
October 2
10am-5pm
Instructor: Gregory Paolini
Cost $125
Max. enrollment: TBA
Finishing skills make the difference between a nice project and a phenomenal one. In this full day finishing overview workshop, students will learn about various finishes, their pros and cons, and easy ways to apply those finishes. We’ll also cover pre-finishing techniques and share pro shop tips to ensure fantastic results. A lot of information packed into a full day - Bring a pad and pencil to take lots of notes!
If you've been struggling with finishing, and are unhappy with your finishing skills, this class is a must for you! I will guarantee results!
Bring a bagged lunch.
Cabinet-Making with Festool
October 15 and 16
10:00am-5:00pm
Instructor: Chris Spoerer
$295 (includes all materials)
Max. enrollment: 6.
Interested in cabinetmaking without the large stationary tools normally required? Festool has a line of portable
tools that allow you to build cabinets in a non-traditional way. From processing sheet goods to joinery to drilling adjustable shelf pin holes, instructor Chris Spoerer will demonstrate the entire process of building
a wall-hanging cabinet. Students will leave with a 12”x36” cabinet , frame and panel door and two adjustable shelves.
Bring a bagged lunch.
Box Making
October 20 and 21
10am-5pm
Instructor: Susan Link
Cost: $185
Max. enrollment: 8
Of all the woodworking joints, the through dovetail is revered for not only its strength, but also its beauty. Many machines and jigs now make cutting dovetails a snap, and require little skill. But in this intensive 2 day class, you will learn the skills needed to successfully cut your own dovetail joints by hand. And in the end, you will have created your own handcrafted keepsake box. This class focuses exclusively on the mastery of hand tools, so no machines will be involved. So, get ready to have some fun and feel the sense of accomplishment that comes from making something with your own two hands.
Bring a bagged lunch.
Sharpening
November 3
10am-5pm
Instructor: Gregory Paolini
Cost $60
Max. enrollment: TBA
Are you frustrated with tools that just don't cut it anymore? Sharp tools make woodworking easier and enjoyable. In this workshop Gregory will cover a variety of methods to make your tools razor sharp, including sandpaper on glass, water stones, and slow speed grinding machines. Feel free to bring one dull chisel or plane iron.
Bring a bagged lunch.
Using Handplanes
November 6
10am-5pm
Instructor: Gregory Paolini
Cost $125
Max. enrollment: TBA
Nothing says old world craftsmanship like the whoosh of a well-tuned hand plane, in the hands of a skilled craftsman, taking a gossamer shaving off a board. In this full-day class, students will learn about various planes as well as how and when to use them. We will thoroughly cover plane nomenclature on various styles of western bench and bevel up planes. Students will tune and set up a western style bench plane, review sharpening, and learn proper technique for edge and face jointing with a hand plane. During the day we will perform various real world planing exercises, including planing down to a reference surface (flush planing), and flattening a glued up panel. Troubleshooting and Q&A will be addressed throughout the day.
Every student who has taken this course, without exception, has left being able to produce full width shavings they can read through!
Introduction to Pen Turning
November 13
Noon-4pm
Instructor: John Roller
$75 (includes all materials)
Max. enrollment: 8.
Learn this fun hobby in only 4 hours! Each student has use of a lathe and a set of turning tools.
Introduction to Turning
November 16-18
12-4 pm
Instructor: John Roller
Cost: $185
Max. enrollment: 8
Comprehensive Finishing
December 4
10am-5pm
Instructor: Gregory Paolini
Cost $125
Max. enrollment: TBA
Bring a bagged lunch.
Make Your Own Workbench
January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 2011
10am-5pm
$1,600
Instructor: Gregory Paolini
Students will leave with a completed workbench.
Bring a bagged lunch.
Introduction to Woodturning
September 14-16
Noon-4pm
Instructor: John Roller
$185 (includes all materials)
Each student has use of a lathe and a set of turning tools.
Max. enrollment: 8.
Intermediate Woodturning
September 21-24
Noon-4pm
Instructor: John Roller
$240 (includes all materials)
Max. enrollment: 8.
Each student has use of a lathe and a set of turning tools.
Learn:
Hollowing techniques
Detailed spindle techniques
More finishing techniques
More about sharpening
Working with green (fresh cut) wood
Projects will include:
Chalice or Goblet
Hollow form ornament
“Impossible” hollow form vase
Natural Edged Bowl
Asheville Hardware, Woodworkers' Supply and Asheville Woodworking School The only comprehensive woodworking supply store in WNC
828-252-8088
10 Buxton Ave.
3 blocks south of the downtown post office on Coxe Avenue, turn onto Buxton opposite the Swannanoa Cleaners sign
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm and Sat 10am-5pm
www.ashevillehardware.com
