Register for classes

Register for Classes

GUILD MEMBERS ONLY

To register for a session, click the right-hand column below. If you have a problem with that, send an email to Mentoring Chairman, Bill Keener, at wgkwood@aol.com, or call Bill at 864-967-9669.

Type your name and phone number in the email that is generated when you click on "click to register" below, and, in the case of multiple classes being offered, specify which classes you want. Sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. All classes are at the Guild Education Center unless otherwise specified. Since classes may overlap, please check day and time to insure that you don't sign-up for two classes that meet at the same time.

Class

Description

When

Class
Size

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Woodturning for
Beginners
($30 material fee)

Learn to turn bowls, spindles, and a lidded box.

(5 separate classes. Each class covers the same material so chose the class that best works with your schedule.)

Class 1:
Tuesdays, Jan 17, 24, 31
9am - 4pm

Class 2
Tuesdays, Jan 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 6-9pm

Class 3:
Wednesdays, Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 9am-4pm

Class 4:
Thursdays, Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9am-4pm

Class 5:
Thursdays, Jan 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16 , 6-9pm

All Classes Full

Bandsaw

Beginners Level.
Safe usage of all bandsaws in the shop.
(2 separate classes)

Class 1:
Tues, Jan 10, 6-9pm

Class 2:
Tues, Feb 7, 6-9pm

8-10

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Feb 7 class is full

Bandsaw Boxes
($20 material fee)

Prerequisite: basic bandsaw class or other bandsaw experience. How to cut various boxes using the bandsaw. (2 separate classes)

Class 1:
Tue, Jan 24 & 31, 6-9pm

Class 2:
Tue, Feb 21 & 28, 6-9pm

Both
Classes
Full

Hand Tool Sharpening

How to sharpen a chisel or plane blade.
Each class member will need to bring a tool to sharpen and if available a sharpening stone and sharpening jig. (2 separate classes)

Class 1:
Thurs, Jan 12, 1- 4pm

Class 2:
Fri, Jan 27, 6-9pm

Both
Classes
Full

Dovetail Jig

Set-up and usage of the new Leigh dovetail jig at the shop, including layout and preparation of drawer / box parts.

Thur, Feb 9, 6-9pm

Full

Pen Turning

Beginner - Learn to prepare pen turning blanks and to turn wooden pens.

Mon, Jan 20, 27 6-9pm

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Table Saw Training

Use of both the Powermatic and the new Grizzly
table saw at the shop. Covers safety and operation, including use of jigs and other related items.
(2 separate classes)

Class1:
Friday, Jan 20, 6-9pm

Class 2:
Friday, Feb 17, 6-9pm

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Wood Carving
($15 material fee)

Beginner - basic carving techniques. Carving tools will be provided.

Tues, Feb 7, 6-9pm

Full

Router Table

Operation of the router tables in the shop, set-up and use of the router and router bits.

Thurs, Jan 19, 6-9pm

Full

Mortise-Tenon

Various ways to cut mortise and tenons using the router and the table saw. How to use the shop Mortising machine and the tenoning jig.

Thurs, Jan 26, 6-9pm

Full

Blum Hinge and
Line Bore Machine

Use of the Blum hinge machine and the line bore machine used to drill pin holes for movable shelving.

Thurs, Feb 16, 6-9pm

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Jointer/Planer

Use of the 25 " Oliver planer and the 16 " Oliver jointer in the shop.

Thurs, Feb 23, 6-9pm

Full

Google Sketchup

New Course!
Basics of using Google SketchUp. Screen layout, tool bar setup, and using the program to print out usable drawings. Bring your laptop. You will receive additional information prior to the class.

Saturday, Jan 28, Feb 4, 9am -noon

Full

Hand Tool Joinery
($20 material fee)

Prerequisite: participate in a tool sharpening class prior to starting this class. Cutting dovetails, mortise & tenons, flattening and straighting lumber using only hand tools. Tuesday and Friday mornings for three consecutive weeks.

Tuesday,	Feb 21
Friday,	Feb 24
Tuesday,	Feb 28
Friday,	Mar 2
Tuesday,	Mar 6
Friday,	Mar 9
(all sessions run from 9:30am - 12:30 pm)

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Advanced Turning Demonstration
($20 fee)

Charlie Stephan will do an advanced turning demonstration at the shop on Saturday Feb 11 starting at 9:30 am and continuing till about 3:00pm. The program will includes:

Deep hollowing techniques and tools
Natural edge bowl turning techniques
Surface texturing and carving on pieces
Use of a bowl saver and coring systems
Offset or excentric turnings
Other subjects as time allows.

As this is an advanced turning demonstration some turning experience will help you understand the the procedures and methods be presented. However, we are opening this demonstration to all Guild members. The program will be presented in the auditorium and will be done with audio/visual set-up.

Saturday, Feb 11,
9:30am - 3pm

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