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 Bowl Turning

Wood Class
Level: Beginner / All Levels
Duration
6 Weeks
Tuition
$306
Member Tuition
$266
Studio Fee
Included
More Info

Sessions

    Ages
    16+
    Dates
    Start: 10/27/2026
    End: 12/1/2026
    Time
    Tuesday
    6-9PM
    Instructor
    Jeff Hornung
    Status
    Open

Craft After Hours: All Things Wooden Spatulas

Wood Workshop
Level: Beginner / All Levels
Duration
1 Day
Tuition
$145
Member Tuition
$125
Studio Fee
Included
More Info
Come join us and replace your old plastic kitchen spatulas! We know they are partially melted because you accidentally left them on the hot stove... or is that just me? In this class students will learn how to safely make compound cuts on the bandsaw, and then shape and finish their pieces using hand tools.

Sessions

Craft After Hours: Whittling a French Hair Pin

Wood Workshop
Level: Beginner / All Levels
Duration
1 Day
Tuition
$145
Member Tuition
$125
Studio Fee
Included
More Info
Tired of plastic claw clips breaking and losing all your hair ties? Well then join us for this 3 hour evening class where you can make your very own french hair pin! In this class students will work with freshly felled green wood, learning the various carving techniques, understanding wood grain, and most importantly how to keep our tools sharp as we work.

Sessions

Making Cutting Boards

Wood Class
Level: Beginner / All Levels
Duration
Tuition
$306
Member Tuition
$266
Studio Fee
Included
More Info

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

    Ages
    16+
    Dates
    Start: 9/9/2026
    End: 10/14/2026
    Time
    Wednesday
    6:00 PM-9:00 PM
    Instructor
    Jeff Hornung
    Status
    Open

Spindles: Beginner Woodturning

Wood Workshop
Level: Beginner / All Levels
Duration
6 Weeks
Tuition
$306
Member Tuition
$266
Studio Fee
Included
More Info

Sessions

    Ages
    16+
    Dates
    Start: 9/8/2026
    End: 10/13/2026
    Time
    Tuesday
    6-9PM
    Instructor
    Jeff Hornung
    Status
    Open

Taste of Woodworking

Wood Class
Level: Beginner / All Levels
Duration
6 Weeks
Tuition
$306
Member Tuition
$266
Studio Fee
Included
More Info

Sessions

    Ages
    16+
    Dates
    Start: 10/28/2026
    End: 12/2/2026
    Time
    Wednesday
    6-9PM
    Instructor
    Jeff Hornung
    Status
    Open

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