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At this session we will show, discuss and demonstrate how to make various jigs that can be used with hand tools and machine tools.  If you make a number of the same things, jigs will help you to make them quicker and more accurate.

There is a $45.00 charge for this class.  Please register and pay in advance.

At this session we will show, discuss and demonstrate how to make various jigs that can be used with hand tools and machine tools.  If you make a number of the same things, jigs will help you to make them quicker and more accurate.

There is a $45.00 charge for this class.  Please register and pay in advance.

At this session we will show, discuss and demonstrate how to make various jigs that can be used with hand tools and machine tools.  If you make a number of the same things, jigs will help you to make them quicker and more accurate.

There is a $25.00 charge for this class.  Please register and pay in advance.

At this session we will talk about how to bend wood and where you may need bent wood parts.  We will discuss the best types of wood that bend and demonstrate how you can bend them with and without steaming them.

There is a $25.00 charge for this class.  Please register and pay in advance.

This class that will consist of multiple sessions.  The overall result of this class is to make a coffee table, end table, or night stand.  All those enrolled will be making the exact same table.  The differences will be the type of wood that you choose and the type of finish.

During the first class, we will be discussing design, sketching, and drawing.  In addition we will be discussing the type of joinery needed for the project.  We will also talk about laying out a Bill of Materials and a cutting list in addition to creating a Plan of Procedure.  If time allows, we will also talk about the selection of wood for this project.

During the second class, we will want you to bring in your Bill of Materials and Plan of Procedure.  You will have the opportunity to pick out the wood that you would like to use and then we will discuss and demonstrate how to rough cut the pieces; get them cut to the final size and lay-out the joinery.  If time allows, we will also demonstrate how to cut the joinery.

During the third class, we will continue to discuss and demonstrate the joinery.  We will also show how to prep the pieces before finishing and discuss a variety of different finishes that you can use.

During the last class, we will check your project and perhaps do some finishing in the class.

There is a minimal charge for this class: $150.00. This charge does not include the materials to build the project. You will have an opportunity to select and purchase the materials from Bull Valley Hardwood, during the second class.

Seating is limited to 10 students. These classes fill up quickly, so do not wait to reserve your seat! Please call the store to register. Call: 815.701.9400 and press “1” to reserve your seat.

This class that will consist of multiple sessions.  The overall result of this class is to make a coffee table, end table, or night stand.  All those enrolled will be making the exact same table.  The differences will be the type of wood that you choose and the type of finish.

During the first class, we will be discussing design, sketching, and drawing.  In addition we will be discussing the type of joinery needed for the project.  We will also talk about laying out a Bill of Materials and a cutting list in addition to creating a Plan of Procedure.  If time allows, we will also talk about the selection of wood for this project.

During the second class, we will want you to bring in your Bill of Materials and Plan of Procedure.  You will have the opportunity to pick out the wood that you would like to use and then we will discuss and demonstrate how to rough cut the pieces; get them cut to the final size and lay-out the joinery.  If time allows, we will also demonstrate how to cut the joinery.

During the third class, we will continue to discuss and demonstrate the joinery.  We will also show how to prep the pieces before finishing and discuss a variety of different finishes that you can use.

During the last class, we will check your project and perhaps do some finishing in the class.

There is a minimal charge for this class: $150.00. This charge does not include the materials to build the project. You will have an opportunity to select and purchase the materials from Bull Valley Hardwood, during the second class.

Seating is limited to 10 students. These classes fill up quickly, so do not wait to reserve your seat! Please call the store to register. Call: 815.701.9400 and press “1” to reserve your seat.

This class that will consist of multiple sessions.  The overall result of this class is to make a coffee table, end table, or night stand.  All those enrolled will be making the exact same table.  The differences will be the type of wood that you choose and the type of finish.

During the first class, we will be discussing design, sketching, and drawing.  In addition we will be discussing the type of joinery needed for the project.  We will also talk about laying out a Bill of Materials and a cutting list in addition to creating a Plan of Procedure.  If time allows, we will also talk about the selection of wood for this project.

During the second class, we will want you to bring in your Bill of Materials and Plan of Procedure.  You will have the opportunity to pick out the wood that you would like to use and then we will discuss and demonstrate how to rough cut the pieces; get them cut to the final size and lay-out the joinery.  If time allows, we will also demonstrate how to cut the joinery.

During the third class, we will continue to discuss and demonstrate the joinery.  We will also show how to prep the pieces before finishing and discuss a variety of different finishes that you can use.

During the last class, we will check your project and perhaps do some finishing in the class.

There is a minimal charge for this class: $150.00. This charge does not include the materials to build the project. You will have an opportunity to select and purchase the materials from Bull Valley Hardwood, during the second class.

Seating is limited to 10 students. These classes fill up quickly, so do not wait to reserve your seat! Please call the store to register. Call: 815.701.9400 and press “1” to reserve your seat.

If you have any questions about incorporating the amazing artistic capabilities of Epoxy into your woodworking projects, you won’t want to miss this class!

This class will discuss the process of making a “River Table” using Live Edge lumber and the incredible epoxy product made by EcoPoxy.

In this class, we will be making a 10′ long River Table, that will end up being a Waterfall Table once completed.

You will learn how to prepare your wood for use in a River Table, the importance of setting up a proper area to work for the creation of epoxy poured projects, the many ways to create a form in which to pour your epoxy projects, the countless creative ways to make an epoxy pour table look amazing, using Metallic Pigments, Color Pigments, Glitter and a host of other objects that can be embedded/encapsulated into the epoxy pour.

This class is not a lecture. We will be reviewing all of the items above, as we create a finished product!

This class has very limited seating and some students have pre-registered to make sure they had a seat when the class was announced, so please call the store to register as soon as possible. These classes have been filling up early, with waiting lists, so don’t delay in registering for this one.

Call: 815.701.9400 and press “1” to reserve your seat.

The charge for this class is $25.00

This class will be held at Bull Valley Hardwood – Saturday, May 18th – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Please note: This class will NOT be held at the retail store location in town, but will be held out at the mill/workshop location West of Woodstock, in the woodturning classroom.

18014 Collins Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098 Look for the “Bull Valley Hardwood Event” sign.

If you have any questions about finishing your woodworking projects, or have made some mistakes in the past and would like to learn how to avoid making those finishing mistakes again, then you won’t want to miss this class!

Learn the ins and outs of General Finishes’ full line of finishing products.

Join us May 25th for an in depth look at everything General Finishes has to offer from their industry leading water based technologies, to the social media famous Java Gel Stain.

Along the way we will take a deep dive into the many pitfalls of the staining process and help you steer clear of them.

We will also be answering any questions you might have about General Finishes or finishing your project in general, as well as pointers on product selection, based on desired end results.

This class is not a lecture. We will be be doing examples of proper finishing techniques to help you avoid the “Horrors of Finishing”!

This class has very limited seating and some students have pre-registered to make sure they had a seat when the class was announced, so please call the store to register as soon as possible. These classes have been filling up early, with waiting lists, so don’t delay in registering for this one.

Call: 815.701.9400 and press “1” to reserve your seat.

The charge for this class is $25.00

This class will be held at Bull Valley Hardwood – Saturday, May 25th – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Please note: This class will NOT be held at the retail store location in town, but will be held out at the mill/workshop location West of Woodstock, in the woodturning classroom.

18014 Collins Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098

Look for the “Bull Valley Hardwood Event” sign.