This is our popular beginner’s class geared for individuals who want to establish or refine their skills in furniture-making.  It is also a great place to start for individual’s considering our twelve-week Immersion Program, or a transition to a life or career in woodworking.  Hobbyists will also feel right at home.  Students in this class build a small hall table in the Shaker tradition out of cherry or maple.  Students will be introduced to to all the major wood shop machines, their proper use and safety considerations.  Through the completion of this table, students will learn the fundamentals of furniture joinery.  We start with rough milled boards, and end up with a beautiful piece of furniture.  It is a safe and fun environment in which to learn more about what it takes to build furniture. 

Ability Level: Beginner

Duration: Four Full Days, or 8 Week-Night Class

Instructors: Terre Morrison

Cost: $369 (plus Materials)

Dates:                 

Aug. 5 - 8, 2010 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (four days)

Nov. 11 - 14, 2010 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (four days)

Materials Needed: Student choose one of the following material kits for their table: Brown Maple ($85), Cherry ($120). 

For individuals who have completed the Introduction to Furniture-Making class or the equivalent, we have created a personal project-based class.  Students in this class receive one-on-one instruction in the morning, and use of the shop throughout the afternoon with access to instructor availability should questions arise.  If you have an idea of what you would like to make next, give us a call so we can discuss possibilities.  We do have several plans available if you need some guidance.  Due to too many variables, we cannot guarantee that your project will be completed in the scheduled time, but make every effort to extend shop availability should you need it.  You can order your hardwood from us with advance notice, or bring your own.  If you are bringing wood that you have in storage, we recommend that you bring it to us at least two weeks in advance of the class to ensure that it has time to acclimate to our shop, to avoid wood movement while building. 

Ability Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Duration: To be determined

Instructors: Terre Morrison

Cost: $150 per day (plus Materials)

Learn the basics of working with veneers while making a hardwood mitered box with book-matched veneered lid.  Students will also learn to cut perfect miters and install hinges and hardware.  

Ability Level: Beginner

Duration: Four Full Days

Instructors: TBD

Cost: TBD

Dates:    TBD           

We have arranged for special rates at area lodging establishments.  For more information, visit Our Location page.  

For special rates with the Essex, VT’s Culinary Resort and Spa, see our Woodworking Vacations Page for details.