WOODWORKING CLASSES
SUMMER 2008 CLASSES
(starting June 9)
ALL COURSES (BASIC AND FULL) ARE ONE DAY A WEEK FOR 9 WEEKS EXCEPT FOR THOSE NOTED IN THE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS.
We teach WOOD JOINERY, the FINE ART of building with hardwood without reliance on screws or nails.
BASIC COURSES
Using curricula and methods developed by the late Berthold Schwaiger
FULL COURSE LIST
Basic Woodworking -101
Students will learn the vocabulary, properties and characteristics of wood and man-made materials, machines and tools in the shop, and develop skill in using hand tools. Through presentation, discussion, and hands-on exercises, they will develop skill using chisel, handsaw, and plane to complete a course project. No Prerequisite ($325 tuition )
Mondays June 9- August 4; 8:00-10:30 PM
Thursdays June 12- August 7; 8:00-10:30 PM
Fridays June 13- August 16; 5:30 - 8:00 PM (No class July 4)
Saturdays June 14-August 9; 8:30-12:00 Noon
Hand Tools Class -102
Students will learn the process of joinery while refining their hand tool
skills. The approach of work sequences and process will be learned by
crafting a side table. Plans and supply list will be provided after
registration. Prerequisite: #101* Prerequisite can be waived if sufficient skill is demonstrated ($325 tuition )
Wednesdays June 11- August 6; 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Saturdays June 14- Aug 16; 12:30-3:00 PM
Advanced Beginners: Combined 101 & 102
This is a combined course for advanced beginners or persons long absent from woodworking who'd like a refresher. Sufficient skill must be demonstrated, instructor permission is required.
($325 tuition )
Wednesdays June 11- August 6; 8:00-10:30 PM
Power Tools Class -103
Students will learn skill and safety techniques while working with power
tools including table saw (cutting dadoes, mitrefold, etc.) joiner, planer,
mortiser, band saw, and router. Students will learn a preparation and layout
process for constructing a telephone table with tapered legs and drawer.
Plans and supply list will be provided after registration.
Prerequisite: #102 *Prerequisite can be waived if sufficient skill is demonstrated ($350 tuition )
Fridays June 13- August 16; 8:00-10:30 PM (No class July 4)
Power Tools II- Advanced Projects-104
Students will continue to hone their woodworking skills while combining the use of power tools and hand tools to build a buffet table. In this course students will cut twenty-eight box joint dovetails by hand scribing the dovetails and then cutting them on the table saw. Students will also make hinged framed door panels with miter joints, a mortise and tenon leg structure and a table top that is attached to the cabinet by panel studs with tongue and groove joints. The recessed door pull will be cut out using a plunge router and a circle template. Students will strengthen their ability to prepare and layout projects while constructing this buffet. Plans and supply list will be provided after registration. Prerequisite: #103 *Prerequisite can be waived if sufficient skill is demonstrated($350 tuition )
Tuesdays June 10- August 5; 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Introduction to Woodturning - 110
This course is designed to cover many aspects of woodturning and introduces you to the equipment, tools and accessories including; grinding, tool sharpening and tool selection. Each student will receive access to a lathe and tool set and will create several projects, all exemplifying the use of the lathe.
Prerequisite: #101 ($325 tuition )
Thursdays June 12- August 7; 8:00-10:30 PM
Bowl Turning - 120
Students will learn the elements of making bowls and wooden vessels on the lathe- from selection of wood, working within the envelope of the wood's natural properties, and treatment of the finished piece to produce a durable object of lasting beauty and utility. Prerequisite: #101 ($325 tuition )
Thursdays June 12- August 7;5:30 - 8:00 PM
Independent Study: Advanced Woodworking Project -201
The advanced level woodworking courses put the basic woodworking techniques learned in the introductory courses to work. The ultimate goal being to create gallery quality furniture and functional objects. Students will employ these skills to take raw wood from design concept to completion, including the use of stains and finishes. By the end of each course, each student will walk away with at least one complete finished work, and a broader knowledge and appreciation of woodworking.
This course can also be a CUSTOM CLASS tailored to meet specific education and practice wishes of a specific group of students. Please contact us with your ideas in this regard and we will tailor a class for an appropriate group of intermediate-level woodworkers.
Courses include demonstrations and discussions of advanced woodworking techniques both related and unrelated to the main project. Discussions Cover relative properties of different species of woods, types of glues, and finishing products. There will also be further discussion of the inner structure of wood in general and how it affects design and construction concerns. Students may be required to do research outside of class for their project.
In advanced level woodworking courses students are highly encouraged to use the Bauhaus wood shop outside of class. This is to promote familiarity with the workshop space, build confidence in using the tools, and move towards working independently. For this purpose Open Shop hours are held throughout the week. During open shop hours a Bauhaus professor is always on site to oversee that safe working practices are being employed, and to assist students with technical and conceptual issues. Prerequisite: 103* Prerequisite can be waived if sufficient skill is demonstrated ($325 tuition )
Mondays June 9- August 4; 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Tuesdays June 10- August 5; 8:00-10:30 PM
Chairs - 011
In this course, students will employ classical joinery, milling, and when time and skill permit, some carving techniques to create a household chair. Students will have a limited choice of wood species and finish materials. Confident students will have the option of building an additional chair. Discussions and demonstrations will include examinations of a variety of chair designs from contemporary and historical sources. The class will examine how they solve concerns of ergonomics, functionality, and inventive design for application in furniture work. Prerequisite: #101* Prerequisite can be waived if sufficient skill is demonstrated ($325 tuition )
Open Enrollment - Please call to schedule a day and time
Dressers - 012
In this course, students will focus on designing a carcass, top attachment, and drawer construction for a dresser. Class discussions will include examination of dressers and other types of drawer furniture from contemporary and historical sources. Construction techniques covered include using some hand tool joinery techniques as well as incorporating routing into the design and the process of finishing a completed project. Prerequisite: #101* Prerequisite can be waived if sufficient skill is demonstrated ($350 tuition )
Open Enrollment - Please call to schedule a day and time
Building the Laminated Archer's Bow 013
Introduce yourself to the sport of archery by building your very own bow. You will be shooting a beautiful bow that you crafted to exacting tolerances using forms and jigs. The laminated bow requires equal skills with hand tools and machines. In addition, this class will cover how to craft arrows using a router and include a shooting session to test our handicraft at the archery range at Belmont Harbor. Prerequisite: None at this time but some skill is needed. Call for more information and pricing.
Open Enrollment - Please call to schedule a day and time
Introduction to Scroll Saw -001
Students that choose to enroll in this course will receive a basic knowledge of how to operate a scroll saw. It will cover the full process of creating your own puzzles, intarsia, and inlays. The scroll saw is a basic tool that everyone can enjoy and learn to use artistically with ease. Join us and make something spectacular and beautiful to show to friends and family this season! Prerequisite: NONE ($275 tuition )
OPEN ENROLLMENT - Please call to schedule a day and time
Chess Board -002
This simple project employs the techniques of milling, panel construction, rabbets, mitres, and finishes to create a simple yet elegant chess board. Students will have control over the wood species, and limited control over the overall scale and design of their board. They will also have their choice of finishes including polyurethanes, waxes, and oils. Prerequisite: #101 ($275 tuition )
OPEN ENROLLMENT - Please call to schedule a day and time
Butcher Block/Cutting Boards -003
This is a workshop designed to gain practice at milling and gluing up panels and butcher blocks. Students will have limited control over selection of wood species and guided control of the overall design of their cutting board. There will be examination and discussion of popular standard block designs, as well a look at more modern and artistic shapes. Class meets once a week for 4 weeks. Prerequisite: NONE ($180 tuition )
OPEN ENROLLMENT - Please call to schedule a day and time
OPEN SHOP TIME
AT Bauhaus Woodshop
Persons with experience in using power tools (Class 103 and above or otherwise demonstrated to have sufficient skill) may use the shop facilities when classes are in session for $7.00 per hour to work on independent projects. See instructors(s) for details.
Saturdays June 14-August 9; SHOP OPENS 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM
SPECIAL ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS
Restoring,Using and Collecting Vintage Hand Tools
This class will focus on restoring classic hand tools such as
chisels,planes,marking gauges,hand saws,etc. Many of us have been
curious about whether or not that hand plane grandpa left us or the chisel
in the antique store is a gem or junk. We will learn how to remove rust
non-invasively and further restore the tool to a usable condition.
Demonstrations will include how to properly flatten plane soles and chisel
backs,tool specific sharpening andtuning,along with fitting handles on the
commonly available vintage hand tools. Along with learning how to
restore and care for these tools there will be an in-depth discussion on
how to locate and identify vintage hand tools in the hopes of finding
others that will compliment the tools you already own. Hopefully you may
begin to truly appriciate the simplicity and efficiency that tools of yesteryear
afford us. By the end of this workshop you will feel confident restoring
your tools and acquiring others. Class will meet once with a break for lunch
. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring along any
handtools you would like to restore. Cost includes supplies used during
class.
Prerequisite: NONE ($60 tuition ) Call for dates and times if you are interested. Several sessions can be scheduled at various times is there is sufficient interest.
Enrollments canceled up to two (2) weeks before class term (March 31, 2008) begins will be refunded. No refunds for cancellation less than two weeks before class term (March 31, 2008) begins or during ongoing class session.