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Dovetailed Pine Hanging Wall Cabinet
with Kolin Schmidt CF '21
Dates: Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 23 (5 meetings)
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kolin Schmidt CF '21
Teaching Assistant: TBA
Price: $1,100 is the full cost of the class. A $150 deposit is due at the time of registration. Students will have the option to pay in full or pay over time with a weekly payment plan when registering for the class. The payment plan details will be shared during the registration process.
In this class students will build a hanging wall cabinet out of pine. The piece includes hand-cut dovetails, a profiled molding, a frame-and-panel door, and shiplap back. Students will use a combination of hand and machine tools to achieve the highest quality build with efficiency in mind. This piece will look good in most any contemporary or traditional home setting.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Danish Modern Plant Stand
with Rachel Prentki CF '18
Date: Saturday, October 24th
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Rachel Prentki CF '18
This one-day class introduces students to mortise & tenon joinery and the lap joint, which are traditional furniture making techniques. This class is a great way to familiarize yourself with woodworking and is perfect for those who are curious about the craft. The students will use the table saw, mortiser, and router to construct the plant stand and learn basic skills. The plant stand is designed to fit a 10-inch diameter by 10-inch high planter. The plastic planter and wood will be supplied in class.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Tool Basket
with Sue Muldoon
Dates: Saturday, October 24th & Sunday, October 25th (2 meetings)
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Sue Muldoon
Imagine having a space for your projects or tools that reflects your love of craft. This basket has a 10" wide inner basket and a 14" outer basket. It has an oak base and handle. Dividers between the 2 walls create a space for your tools for any craft. Originally designed with knitters in mind. Options on the exterior, such as twining and beadwork, give it extra flair.
Tools & Supplies: *There is an additional $90.00 supply kit cost due to the instructor on the first day of class. The instructor accepts cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal, or Venmo. All other tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Traditional Church Bench
with Kolin Schmidt CF '21
Dates: Monday, October 26 - Friday, October 30 (5 meetings)
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Kolin Schmidt CF '21
Teaching Assistant: TBA
Price: $1,100 is the full cost of the class. A $150 deposit is due at the time of registration. Students will have the option to pay in full or pay over time with a weekly payment plan when registering for the class. The payment plan details will be shared during the registration process.
In this workshop, students will build a sitting bench based on a traditional form found in rural Iowa. Using a combination of machines and hand tools, students will learn to cut and fit a variety of joinery. The backrest of the bench is removable due to clever hand made wedges. This piece’s simple timeless form will fit in any home. The bench seat measures 60” L x 13” W
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: All skill levels welcome. Basic woodworking knowledge recommended.
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Build a Windsor Bench
with Oliver Strand
Dates: Saturday, October 31st & Sunday, November 1st (2 meetings)
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Oliver Strand
Teaching Assistant: TBA
Students will build a rectangular Windsor-style bench, perfect for an entryway or beside the kitchen table. This class covers the basic joinery and shaping techniques used in Windsor chairmaking, and will teach you everything you need to start making benches, stools, and chairs at home! We will use kiln-dried wood, simple hand tools, and tapered mortise and tenon joinery to build a rock-solid bench that will last a lifetime.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Danish Cord Footstool
with Ellen Kaspern CF '03
Dates: Saturday, October 31st & Sunday, November 1st (2 meetings)
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Ellen Kaspern CF '03
In this hands-on woodworking class, students will work with white ash to build a Danish cord footstool. Students will start off by building the bench base and learn about mortise & tenon joinery and domino construction. Students will use both machines and hand tools to build the base. From there, they will learn about different types of cords and methods that can be used to weave the seat. They will then apply what they learned to weave the seat of their bench. The basic furniture-making techniques learned in this class can be applied to building stools and tables. If you have prior experience, this class will help you refresh and refine your woodworking skills. Students will leave with a 16-inch-long, 12-inch-deep, and 12 1/4 inch tall Danish cord footstool.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Introduction to Cabinets
with Andy Draper CA '23
Dates: Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6 (5 meetings)
Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Instructor: Andy Draper CA '23
Teaching Assistant: TBA
Price: $1,300 is the full cost of the class. A $150 deposit is due at the time of registration. Students will have the option to pay in full or pay over time with a weekly payment plan when registering for the class. The payment plan details will be shared during the registration process.
The cabinet class will cover the planning, designing, building, and installation of standard kitchen inset-style cabinets. This course will provide the understanding needed to build various other types of cabinets. Students will break down and mill the plywood needed to assemble the cabinet boxes. Using pre-milled stock, students will assemble the face frame and doors and install door and drawer hardware for these lower cabinets before scribing and installation.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: A previous woodworking or carpentry class at NBSS or equivalent experience with permission from the instructor. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Introduction to Pattern Carving
with Charles Thompson
Dates: Saturday, November 7th & Sunday, November 8th (2 meetings)
Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Charles Thompson
In this class, each student will develop their own vocabulary of carved patterns. We’ll ask how to capture shadow, how to reinterpret historic (or even prehistoric) patterns, how and where to use comfortable shapes and lines, and how to compile and arrange decorative elements within the form. Using an assortment of gouges, we’ll spend time learning tool strokes and carving motifs, gaining inspiration from historic furniture, architectural carving, folk art, tattoos, plants, flowers, scaled animals, and so on.
Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class.
Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.
- Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
- No loose clothing
- Long pants suggested
- No loose jewelry
- Long hair must be tied back
Prerequisite: None
Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.