Date: Saturday, November 8th

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Ellen Kaspern CF '03

Teaching Assistant: Alana Schwartz CF '25

This course focuses on the steps to execute housed tapered dovetails using a router table and some handwork. Unlike non-tapered sliding dovetails, which can swell during glue-up and become stuck, the tapered version only becomes tight at the very end of the assembly process, allowing for a more controlled and stress-free fit. Each student will make a mid-century wall shelf using housed tapered dovetails. As well, we will discuss and look at different samples of this joint in class. Housed tapered dovetails are great for case work, shelves, and knock-down

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies are 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: Fundamentals of Machine Woodworking, Introduction to the Router, or equivalent experience. 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. 

Dates: Saturday, November 8th & Sunday, November 9th (2 meetings)

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Eric Goodson

This class will introduce students to end-grain cup turning.  Unlike most bowl turning, which orients the grain perpendicular to the lathe bed, end-grain turning orients the grain parallel to the lathe bed, like spindle turning.  Students will learn to use both traditional bowl gouges and ring tools, as well as explore the advantages of turning with the machine running in reverse and once-turned versus twice-turned vessels. Each student will have a dedicated lathe and will create two or three cups or bowls.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies are 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. 

Dates: Saturday, November 8th & Sunday, November 9th (2 meetings)

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Sue Muldoon

Learn to weave and shape backpacks of various sizes using reed. On the first day of class, students will make a small backpack and learn basic weaving techniques(over/under weaving, twining, lacing, and weaving a closed bottom backpack). On the second day of class, students will learn how to measure and create their own patterns for their second bag while exploring additional weaving techniques (layering, triple-twining, twill patterns, and more) using the instructor's inventory of natural, dyed, and rattan materials.

Staining and sealing methods will also be discussed for students to complete at home after the backpacks have completely dried. Students are encouraged to bring in additional elements and pieces of ornamentation that are personal to them, such as beads, ties, wire, wool, leather, and more.

Tools & Supplies: Students are required to bring a pair of sharp clippers or scissors and any materials they would like to incorporate into their second-day project.

Additional Supply Costs: Students must purchase supply kits from their instructor on the day of class. The first-day kit costs $70, and the costs of the second-day kit vary depending on students' projects, which they will decide after completing day one. Estimated costs for bags according to size are $50 (small), $80 (medium), $100-$125(large), and $20 (lids, flat rate). Costs vary for add-ons such as ceramic handles, beads, aluminum wire, etc. The instructor accepts cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal, or Venmo.

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. 

Dates: Saturday, November 15th & Sunday, November 16th (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Oliver Strand

Carve elegant spoons from branches and small trees using simple tools. Spoon carving is a great way to learn about wood and design as well as working with green wood. It requires no dedicated workshop; a stump or a comfortable chair will suffice.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies are 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. 

Dates: Monday, November 17 - Friday, November 21 (5 meetings)

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Andy Draper CA '23

Teaching Assistant: TBD

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 are 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. 

Date: Saturday, November 22nd & Sunday, November 23rd (2 meetings)

*NEW two-day format!

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Kolin Schmidt CF '21

In this 2-day class, students will practice multiple router techniques while fabricating a candle stand and a serving tray. 

We will practice multiple router setups with both handheld routers and router tables. We will discuss different router features, bit types, and discuss best practices for safe and efficient use of the tool.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies are 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. 

Date: Saturday, November 22nd

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Rick Angus

Make a beautiful bud vase from a single piece of wood; it will include a glass tube for holding your flower in water. This project uses all the basic spindle turning techniques, including boring a hole to fit the glass tube. We will begin by turning a billet of wood between centers into a cylinder using a spindle roughing gouge. We mount this cylinder in a chuck, bore the tube hole, and shape the remainder with a detail gouge. We finish the bottom by mounting the vase on the drill in the headstock and slicing a concave into the bottom. You may want to savor the beauty of the wood and apply an oil finish or paint it with a faux metal patina.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies are 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. 

Dates: Saturday, November 22nd & Sunday, November 23rd (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: Students are required to bring a pair of sharp clippers or scissors and any materials they would like to incorporate into their project.

Additional Supply Costs: Students must purchase a supply kit from their instructor on the first day of class. The supply kit cost $90.The instructor accepts cash, checks, credit cards, PayPal, or Venmo.

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.