At this session we will identify the major woodworking machines and hand tools. We will describe the purpose of them, identify the major parts and how they work. We will talk about specific safety for each machine and tool and show how to set them up for use.
The fee for this class is: $35.00
This is a non-refundable fee, to hold your seat in the class.
At this session we will discuss a variety of materials to use to make cutting boards. We will show you different styles and then demonstrate how they can be made based on the tools that you may have. If you don’t have a background in tools, you may want to attend the Hand Tools and/or Power Tools sessions before attending this class.
The fee for this class is: $35.00
This is a non-refundable fee, to hold your seat in the class.
At this session we will show you the different types of hand planes that are available. We will describe the parts, how to set them up, how to use them, and how to sharpen them. You will know which ones would be best for you, for the job you are going to use them for and we will let you know which ones would be best to purchase and where to find them.
The fee for this class is: $35.00
This is a non-refundable fee, to hold your seat in the class.
At this session we will show you different types of chisels and the sizes that are available. We will discuss and show how to use them and what you may use them on. Sharpening will also be demonstrated.
The fee for this class is: $35.00
This is a non-refundable fee, to hold your seat in the class.
Join us for this unique class taught by General Finishes’ rep Becca Dankert for a hands on demonstration. Discover the beautiful faux techniques you can achieve on your own using General Finishes’ Milk Paint, Glaze Effects, and Pearl Effects, while finishing a picture frame and a foot stool. At the end of the class, take your projects and new skills home with you! Register today, as space is very limited. You won’t want to miss this class!
This class is not a lecture. It is a “hands-on” class, using faux finishing techniques to finish an 8″ x 10″ picture frame and a foot stool! The class fee includes everything you will need in the class. The paint, special effects finishes, picture frame and foot stool will be provided.
Along the way we will take breaks from our projects for demonstrations in various glazing techniques, the use of “distressing tools”, dry brushing and utilizing these techniques to “flip” (re-finish) used furniture.
We will also be answering any questions you might have about General Finishes or finishing your projects in general, as well as pointers on product selection, based on desired end results.
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. The finishing classes have typically had double the interest of capacity for registration, so don’t delay in registering for this one.
Call: 815.701.9400 and press “1” to reserve your seat.
The non-refundable charge for this class is $50.00
This class will be held at Bull Valley Hardwood’s Education Facility- Saturday, November 23rd – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
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 and education facility.
18014 Collins Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098
Look for the “Bull Valley Hardwood Event” sign.
This session follows up on the HAND TOOLS and POWER TOOLS sessions where we will discuss how to maintain and sharpen them. We will discuss how to clean off such things as table saw blades and demonstrate how to sharpen a variety of tools such as scrapers, chisels, plane irons, and saws.
The fee for this class is: $35.00
This is a non-refundable fee, to hold your seat in the class.
At this session we will discuss prepping your wood, various glues to use, and selecting the wood joints that would work best for your project. We will discuss and demonstrate edge joints, butt joints, dado/groove joints, rabbet joints, and miter joints. These joints can be made with hand tools and power tools.
The fee for this class is: $35.00
This is a non-refundable fee, to hold your seat in the class.
At this session we will have a brief overview of the Basic Joinery session and then discuss and demonstrate a variety of the 3 more advanced joints which include lap joints, mortise-and-tenon joints, and dovetail joints. These joints can be made with hand tools and power tools. Based on equipment available, we can demonstrate how to make them with hand or power tools.
The fee for this class is: $35.00
This is a non-refundable fee, to hold your seat in the class.
- In this workshop Greg will go over the basics of turning green wood to completion from start to finish.
- Projects we will cover are Podlets(wooden flowers), wooden pots and an intro into hollow vessel turning.
- Wood selection
- Grain alignment
- Proper tool approach
- Microwave drying
- Texture-surface decoration
- Finishing