Events

February 1, 2025

9 am – 12 pm (3 Hours) 

Capacity: 15 ppl

Instructors: Vic Tesolin (**Update: Vic will be instructing the class solo. )

Update: January 20th: This seminar has been updated to a 3 hour seminar for $75 plus tax, plus Eventbrite fees.

If you have already signed up, I will contact you with the updates.

Discover the art and practicality of woodworking joinery in this beginner-friendly course led by expert woodworker Vic Tesolin. Perfect for hobbyists and aspiring craftsmen, this class introduces foundational joinery techniques that form the backbone of fine woodworking.

You’ll explore essential joints such as dovetails, mortise and tenon, and finger joints, learning their applications and how to craft them with precision. Vic will guide you through each step, sharing professional tips and techniques for using hand and power tools effectively and safely.

Vic will help you gain the confidence and skills to tackle your own woodworking projects. Leave with a clear understanding of joinery principles and the know-how to elevate your craftsmanship.

Whether you’re new to woodworking or refining your skills, this course is your gateway to lasting craftsmanship.

February 8, 2025

10 am – 12 pm (2 Hours)

Capacity: 20 ppl

Instructor: Steve Der-Garabedian

Tools are great on their own, but if you want to make them safer, better, and more efficient, jigs are where it’s at. In this seminar, Steve Der-Garabedian will walk you through a variety of jigs and how to make them for all kinds of tasks in your shop—some for hand tools, others for power tools. Unlock your workshop’s full potential with a few simple, shop-made jigs!

February 15, 2025

10 am – 1 pm (3 Hours)

Capacity: 12 ppl

Instructor: Vic Tesolin

The bandsaw isn’t just a tool; it’s the Swiss Army knife of your shop! From straightforward tasks like ripping and crosscutting to creative ventures like cutting intricate curves, resawing, and crafting veneers, this powerhouse tool can do it all—if you know how to set it up and use it properly.

Join Vic for this workshop where you’ll uncover the full potential of the bandsaw. He’ll demystify its mechanics, debunk common myths, and explore all the cool tricks it can do. Whether you’re slicing perfect circles or resawing wide boards, you’ll leave with the skills (and confidence) to make your bandsaw sing. There will be many “aha” moments as we bring out the best in this amazing tool. Come ready to learn why this tool is the most versatile in the shop.

Includes 30 minutes for hands on, one-on-one, for those who wish to try the tool.

February 22, 2025

10 am – 12:30 pm (2.5 Hours)

Capacity: 20 ppl

Instructor: Steve Der-Garabedian

If you’re over making everything straight, square, and rectangular, why not mix things up and learn how to bend wood? Join Steve Der-Garabedian for a laid-back seminar where you’ll dive into techniques like bent lamination and steam bending. We’ll also cover essentials like making forms and clamping. Bending wood can be a bit tricky, but it’s extremely rewarding and will take your projects to the next level.

March 1, 2025

10 am – 12 pm (2 Hours)

Capacity: 20 ppl

Instructor: Vic Tesolin

Wood is more than a material—it’s the heart of every project. Join Vic Tesolin for a fun, hands-on seminar where you’ll uncover the secrets of wood. Learn how to read grain, select the perfect board, understand wood movement, and banish wood store confusion forever!

Vic will guide you through navigating plans, cut lists, and waste, as well as shopping like a pro and avoiding common mistakes.  No more guesswork—leave with the confidence to choose, cut, and craft like a woodworking wizard. Let’s turn confusion into creativity!