Wood Studio - From Raw Timber to Refined Craft
Build your skills in woodworking and learn to shape, join, turn, and more. Learn from expert woodworkers in a safe, supportive studio environment.
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Beginner’s Bowl Turning
Wood ClassLevel: Beginner / All Levels
6 Weeks
$271
$231
$35
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Learn the art of turning wood on the lathe while creating beautiful, functional bowls in this beginner-friendly course. Designed for those new to the wood studio, this hands-on class introduces the fundamentals of bowl turning, with a focus on lathe safety, tool control, and shaping techniques.
Students will start with green wood and practice the full process—from mounting and rough shaping to hollowing, refining curves, and finishing. Along the way, you'll gain confidence using gouges and chisels, and understand the grain structure and behavior of wood as it turns on the lathe.
Each student will complete one or more hand-turned bowls and leave with the foundational skills needed for independent woodturning.
Note: This course is for adults 16+. All materials and safety equipment included. Closed-toe shoes and tied-back hair are required in the wood studio. If you require special accommodation, please contact grant.benoit@craftalliance.org.
Sessions
16+
Start: 9/16/2025
End: 10/21/2025
Tuesday
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Closed
16+
Start: 9/22/2025
End: 10/27/2025
Monday
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Open
16+
Start: 11/4/2025
End: 12/9/2025
Tuesday
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Open
Beginner’s Woodworking
Wood ClassLevel: Beginner / All Levels
6 Weeks
$271
$231
$35
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Sessions
16+
Start: 9/18/2025
End: 10/23/2025
Thursday
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Closed
16+
Start: 11/6/2025
End: 12/11/2025
Thursday
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Open
Craft After Hours: Carve a Wooden Spatula
Wood WorkshopLevel: Beginner / All Levels
1 Day
$69
$59
$25
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Get hands-on with wood and create a kitchen tool you’ll use every day! In this evening workshop, you’ll learn the basics of shaping, carving, and finishing as you transform a block of hardwood into a custom spatula.
Guided by an experienced teaching artist, you’ll practice safe hand tool techniques using carving knives, rasps, and sandpaper to refine your form. Along the way, you’ll learn about wood grain, tool control, and finishing oils—skills you can take into future woodworking projects.
By the end of the night, you’ll leave with a functional, handmade spatula that’s both beautiful and practical, perfect for your kitchen or as a thoughtful gift.
Note: This workshop is for adults 16+. All materials and tools are provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair. If you require special accommodation, please contact grant.benoit@craftalliance.org
Craft After Hours: Make a Carved Hair Pin
Wood WorkshopLevel: Beginner / All Levels
1 Day
$69
$59
$25
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Design and carve your own elegant wooden hair pin in this hands-on evening workshop! Using simple hand tools, you’ll learn how to shape, carve, and sand hardwood into a functional and stylish accessory.
Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll explore the basics of wood grain, carving techniques, and finishing methods to create a smooth, polished piece that’s both practical and beautiful. Whether you keep it natural or add decorative flourishes, your handmade hair pin will be a one-of-a-kind expression of craft and style.
Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about woodworking on a small, approachable scale.
Note: This workshop is for adults 16+. All materials and tools are provided. Please wear closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair. If you require special accommodation, please contact grant.benoit@craftalliance.org
Craft After Hours: Turn a Wooden Candle Holder
Wood WorkshopLevel: Beginner / All Levels
$69
$59
$35
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Step up to the lathe and craft your own elegant wooden candle holders in this fun and approachable workshop. Designed for beginners and those curious about woodturning, this session covers the essentials of lathe safety, tool use, and shaping techniques as you transform raw wood into beautifully turned forms.
You'll learn how to use gouges and chisels to create smooth curves, refined details, and a stable base—resulting in a pair of candle holders perfect for your home or as a handmade gift.
No prior experience is required—just bring your creativity and leave with the glow of your own craftsmanship!
Note: This workshop is for adults 16+. All materials and safety equipment included. Closed-toe shoes and tied-back hair are required in the wood studio. If you require special accommodation, please contact grant.benoit@craftalliance.org.
Make a Bread Board
Wood WorkshopLevel: Beginner / All Levels
2 Days
$138
$118
$25
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Create a beautiful and functional wooden bread board while learning the fundamentals of woodworking in this two-session class. Perfect for beginners, this project introduces essential skills such as measuring, cutting, shaping, sanding, and finishing.
In the first session, students will select hardwoods, design their board, and learn safe tool use in the wood studio while cutting and shaping their piece. In the second session, you’ll refine the form, add details like handles or juice grooves, and apply a food-safe finish to make your board both durable and elegant.
By the end of the class, you’ll take home a handmade bread board that’s ready for your next meal or special gathering—an object that combines craftsmanship and everyday use.
Note: This class is for adults 16+. All materials and safety equipment included. Closed-toe shoes and tied-back hair are required in the wood studio. If you require special accommodation, please contact grant.benoit@craftalliance.org
Make a Wooden Box
Wood ClassLevel: Beginner / All Levels
$271
$231
$35
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Explore the art of woodworking through the timeless project of making a handcrafted wooden box—no table saw required! In this beginner-friendly 6-week course, students will learn to design, build, and finish a functional box using safe, accessible tools such as the bandsaw, drill press, hand tools, sanders, and jigs.
Along the way, you’ll build skills in measuring, layout, joinery, shaping, and finishing, while gaining an understanding of wood properties, grain direction, and shop safety. This course is ideal for anyone new to woodworking or looking for a slower-paced introduction with a focus on precision and craftsmanship.
By the end of class, you’ll have a beautiful, handmade box—perfect as a keepsake, gift, or useful storage piece.
Note: This course is for adults 16+. All materials and safety equipment included. Closed-toe shoes and tied-back hair are required in the wood studio. If you require special accommodation, please contact grant.benoit@craftalliance.org.
Making Cutting Boards
Wood ClassLevel: Beginner / All Levels
$271
$231
$35
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Craft your own beautiful and functional cutting boards in this beginner-friendly woodworking class! Over six weeks, students will learn essential woodworking skills including measuring, cutting, gluing, sanding, and finishing hardwoods to create both edge-grain and end-grain cutting boards.
With guidance from an experienced instructor, you'll explore woodshop safety, tool use (including planers, jointers, table saws, and sanders), and finishing techniques to enhance the natural beauty and durability of your boards. You’ll leave class with multiple completed pieces—perfect for your kitchen or as handmade gifts.
No prior woodworking experience is necessary. This is a great introduction to the tools and techniques of the wood studio.
Note: This course is for adults 16+. All materials and safety equipment included. Closed-toe shoes and tied-back hair are required in the wood studio. If you require special accommodation, please contact grant.benoit@craftalliance.org.
Sessions
16+
Start: 9/17/2025
End: 10/22/2025
Wednesday
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Closed
Turn Wooden Pens on the Lathe
Wood ClassLevel: Beginner / All Levels
$271
$231
$35
More Info
Sessions
16+
Start: 11/5/2025
End: 12/10/2025
Wednesday
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Open