You can attend any number of classes at Woodcraft. Space is limited, so we urge you to register early. Check the dates, choose your classes and register by stopping in or calling the store. The class fee is payable when you register. New classes are continually being offered. Interested in taking a class we don't currently offer? Seminars are added based on customer requests. If you're interested in a particular topic, please be sure to let us know. For further information, call our store at: (913) 599-2800 . Fees are nonrefundable within one week of the scheduled seminar. Classes are for adults, unless indicated.
Outdoor Hexagon Planter
with Leslie McGinnis
Wednesday, April 2, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 5
Tools Required: Safety Glasses & Hearing Protection
Build an outdoor hexagon planter for your yard, garden or patio. Learning all the fundamental woodworking procedures required will sharpen your skills for other projects you may have been dreaming about.
Tuition: $60
Learn Pen Turning
with Bill Coomer
Thursday, April 3, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Woodturning Tools (Gouge, Skew & Parting Tool)
Pen turning is a great introduction to lathe work for those with little or no turning experience. You need to see it and do it to believe how easy it is. Join us and learn how to turn one of these unique pens to take home.
Tuition: $55 (Materials Included)
Make A Raised Panel Door
with Kevin Newman
Saturday, April 5, 10am - 2pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Safety Gear, Hearing Protection & Safety Glasses
Kevin will show you how to make stile and rail frames and raised panel doors using the router table. Topics covered will include safety, bit selection, routers, router tables, raised panel construction and stock preparation.
Tuition: $70 (Materials Included)
An American Classic: The Adirondack Chair
with Leslie McGinnis
Sunday, April 6, 9am - 5pm
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Safety Gear; Hearing Protection & Safety Glasses
Learn to build an American Classic – the Adirondack chair. This is a hands-on workshop for woodworkers with some experience who would like to improve their furniture building skills. You will learn to follow a plan, use both machine and hand tools, and you’ll end up with a comfortable way to enjoy the outdoors. Finishing instructions will be given for you to complete at home.
Prerequisite: Basic Woodworking Skills
Tuition: $120 (Materials Included)
Woodworking Fundamentals
with Coram McHenry
Wednesdays, April 9 & 16, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Safety Gear, Tape Measure & Square
1st Session: You will learn the safe use of both hand and power tools.
2nd Session: You will build a project using most of the tools in the shop.
Prerequisite: Some Woodworking Skills Helpful
Tuition: $120
Scroll Saw Basics
with John Hodges
Tuesday, April 14, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Bring Your Scroll Saw To Class (Some Loaners Available)
John will demonstrate basic setup and tuning of the scroll saw and will discuss blade selection. You will also complete a project from a variety of plans that are furnished.
Tuition: $50 (Materials Included)
Basic Wood Lathe Techniques
with Bill Coomer
Thursday, April 17, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Whether it’s been a while since you turned on a lathe or you turn every day, you can’t help but learn something new or old from this educational class.
Tuition: $50
Incra Jig Dovetails
with Bill Doyle
Saturday, April 19, 10am - 2pm
Tools Required: Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection & Notebook
If you are an Incra jig owner, or are thinking of becoming one, then this class is for you! The setup and use of this tool can seem intimidating, but the results are spectacular. See a demonstration of the amazing accuracy and versatility of this high-tech tool.
Tuition: $75
Cigar Pen Turning Class
with Dave Leighton
Monday, April 21, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Gouge, Skew & Parting Tool
The Cigar Pen is popular among pen makers because it covers a market area that sells well to golfers businessmen and professionals in all fields of work. Dave can teach you all the techniques that will help you put the Cigar Pen into your arsenal regardless of whether you’ve made pens before or not.
Tuition: $50
Turn A Wooden Goblet
with Anthony Harris
Wednesday, April 23, 6pm - 9pm
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Bowl Gouge, Skew, Parting Tool & Round Nose Scraper
An experienced turner and teacher, Anthony will guide students through making a goblet entirely of wood.
Prerequisite: Some Woodturning Helps
Tuition: $50
Sharpening Basics
with John Hodges
Thursday, April 24, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
John will cover a variety of sharpening systems using plane blades, chisels, knives and lathe tools. Bring a tool and get some hands-on experience.
Tuition: $50
Segmented Bowl Turning
with George Troy Hurlburt
Saturday & Sunday, April 26 & 27, 10am - 4pm
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Class Size: 8
Tools Required: Woodturning Tools
George’s expertise in woodturning is extensive. He teaches all over the U.S. and has a website where you can view his work. Bring note taking materials for a memorable occasion.
Tuition: $125
Build A Garden Bench
with David Wright
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, April 28, 29 & 30, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 5
Learn safe methods of doing woodworking from one of the best instructors in the business. The skills learned in this class will stick with you so you’ll be able to do it again at home safely.
Tuition: $180 (Materials Included)
Learn Pen Turning
with Bill Coomer
Thursday, May 1, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Woodturning Tools (Gouge, Skew & Parting Tool)
Pen turning is a great introduction to lathe work for those with little or no turning experience. You need to see it and do it to believe how easy it is. Join us and learn how to turn one of these unique pens to take home.
Tuition: $55 (Materials Included)
Child Size Adirondack Chair
with David Wright
Saturday, May 3, 9am - 5pm
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 7
David will help you build this child size Adirondack chair. It will be 2/3 the size of an adult chair. Once you learn how easy it is you’ll definitely be making more on your own.
Prerequisite: Some Woodworking Helpful But Not Necessary
Tuition: $100 (Materials Included)
Mission Style End Table
with David Wright
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, May 5, 6 & 7, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Safety Gear
Building Mission Style Furniture is a good way to improve your basic woodworking skills. The end table is just the thing to get you started toward other furniture projects.
Tuition: $195 (Materials Included)
Basic Table Saw: How To
with David Wright
Monday, May 12, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Tools Required: Hearing Protection & Safety Glasses
This class is all about learning the “how to’s” you need to know. In order to help you overcome that little bit of intimidation we all feel, sign up today.
Tuition: $50
Basic Woodworking
with Coram McHenry
Wednesdays, May 14 & 21, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Size: 6
Tools Required: Safety Glasses, Tape Measure, Square & Shop Apron
On consecutive Wednesday evenings we have this class designed for beginning woodworkers or those who have been away from their hobby for a while and want to learn more. You will utilize most of the power tools in our shop to complete your knowledge and improve your skills.
Tuition: $100 (Materials Included)
Basic Wood Lathe Techniques
with Bill Coomer
Thursday, May 15, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Whether it’s been a while since you turned on a lathe or you turn every day, you can’t help but learn something from this educational class.
Tuition: $50
Turbinaire HVLP Spray System
with Eric Mulford
Saturday, May 17, 12pm - 3pm
Skill Level: Beginner
TURBINAIRE is one of the most respected names in HVLP Spraying Systems. Sign up, SEE IT PERFORM and ask your questions in this informative seminar.
Tuition: $50
Learn Power Tool Basics
with David Wright
Monday, May 19, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Skill Level: Beginner
Maybe you’ve just bought a new power tool or you’re thinking about buying one soon. Now you want to learn how to use it safely. That is exactly what David will teach you in this informative class.
Tuition: $50
LOCAL WOODWORKING GUILDS & CLUBS
For information about our local clubs and guilds, contact Woodcraft at 913-599-2800.
•Kansas City Woodworkers Guild
•Lee’s Summit Woodworkers Guild
•Kansas City Wood Carvers Club
•Kansas City Woodturners Club
•Independence Woodturners
•Northland Woodturners