Workshops at VWS
Join us in the shop!
Our short-term workshops are a great way to try out a new skill, or spend some time learning more about your favorite hobby.
We offer turning classes throughout the year, and our Intro to Furniture making classes during the summer (usually between June-August).
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Location:
Our historical dairy barn turned modern woodworking facility. Located between the towns of Cambridge and Fairfax and about 45 minutes north of Burlington.
Schedule:
Workshops at VWS start at 10 am and run until 5 pm, with an hour break around noon for lunch. Check-in on the first day takes care of all the paperwork - then it's right into the shop!
Food & Accommodations:
There are a number of local shops to pick up lunch - feel free to ask for recommendations! You're also welcome to bring a packed lunch and take advantage of the kitchenette on the third floor.
Intro to Handtools
Get offline and away from power tools and work with your hands! Build something beautiful!
Hand-cut joinery made with Japanese-style saws, chisels, combination squares, and handplanes.
How to lay-out and cut half-laps and bridal joints.
Using, sharpening, and maintaining your hand-tools.
Class length:
3 Days
Price:
$585
Sculptural Lamps with Mario Messina
Create a one-of-a-kind sculptural lamp!
This class includes wood bending through tapered laminations and heat, as well as safe wiring techniques for making a lamp. Designs may include found objects like driftwood or stones in addition to mulberry paper pieced lampshades.
Class length:
6 days
Price:
$1,100
