Guild Classes

In addition to the classes listed below, we have also arranged for Guild members to receive a special discount coupon at Woodcraft in East Greenwich for a class of the student's choice. Please see John Pietrella or any other officer for details.
 

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Making a Band Saw Box

This class teaches the student how to make a 2- drawer, four-compartment jewelry box out of a solid block of wood.  They will learn how to use the Band Saw, Belt Sander, Jointer and Router Table.  Under the guidance of the instructor this class gives the student a truly hands-on experience and a high quality finished project that they can be proud of.  In addition, wood glue-up, wood lamination, hand sanding, drawer lining and finishes will be taught.  No band saw experience is necessary and all material is included in the cost of the class.  This four-day class is a great woodworking experience. This class will be held on four consecutive Friday evenings, April 4,11,18,25.  Each participant will complete his or her own box during the class sessions. The instructor, Peter Silvestre is a hobbyist woodworker who has been woodworking for over 20 years and has, over the years, built furniture, clocks and a variety of jewelry boxes. Cost is $50 and you should contact Peter directly if interested in signing up, at psilvestre@comcast.net.

The following classes have been set up exclusively for our members.  In all cases the instructor will be Mickey Callahan, Director of Education at Woodcraft.  Classes will be held in the Woodcraft shop in E. Greenwich Rhode Island.  To register, full non-refundable payment is due in advance.  Any class not reaching the minimum class size, one week in advance of the offering will be canceled and registration payments will be returned. All Weekday classes will be held from 6PM to 9PM.  All weekend classes will be held from 12:30 PM till 4:30 PM. Registration will be directly through Woodcraft.

Wednesday 3/19

How to Care & Use Bench Chisels

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Wednesday 4/16 or 4/23

Hand-cut Dovetail Joinery

Class size: 4 to 6 (minimum of 4)

Skill level: Beginner

Tools required: Basic set of sharp bench chisels; dovetail backsaw (15 to 20

TPI); combination square, sliding bevel square, mallet, coping saw, marking

gauge

Cost: $70/student

Wednesday 5/7 or 5/14

Tune-up and Use a Bench Plane

Class size: 4 to 6 (minimum of 4)

Skill level: Beginner

Tools required: #4 or #5 bench plane, sharpening stone for honing

Cost: $70/student

Wednesday 5/21 or 5/28

Learn to sharpen and Use a Cabinet Scraper

Class size: 4 to 6 (minimum of 4)

Skill level: Beginner

Tools required: Cabinet scraper, sharpening stone, burnisher

Cost: $70/student

Future Classes Tentatively Scheduled: Sunday June 8 set aside for

possible Fundamental Veneering class.  Sunday will give us a little more

time.  Cost for this would be around $100 per student (includes all

materials, students provide their own tools).