Build a Shaker Oval Box

May 8 & 9, 6pm to 9pm

Instructor—CMWA Staff

Fee: $92 materials to build two boxes included

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed.

This box is based on one the Shakers made. They were in wide use in the 1800’s as utility boxes to store everyday items. In this two-night class we will build 2 boxes. We will be bending 1/16 inch thick material into the oval shape of the box and crafting a custom fit top and bottom. Learn to safely use the bandsaw, sanders, and hand tools.

Register here: https://paramountarts.org/event/shaker_oval_box_may24/ 

Build a Shaker Oval Box II

September 17 & 19, 6pm to 9pm

Instructor—CMWA Staff

Fee: $92 materials to build two boxes included

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed.

This box is based on one the Shakers made. They were in wide use in the 1800’s as utility boxes to store everyday items. In this two-night class we will build 2 boxes. We will be bending 1/16 inch thick material into the oval shape of the box and crafting a custom fit top and bottom. Learn to safely use the bandsaw, sanders, and hand tools.

Introduction to the Shaper Origin handheld CNC Router

Section 1, September 27, 9am to 4pm

Section 2, September 28, 9am to 4pm

Section 2 is a repeat of section 1.

Instructor—Roland Johnson

Fee: $84

In this one day class learn the basics of using the Shaper Origin. The Origin is a cross between a handheld router and a CNC. In addition to learning the basics of using the Origin we will put what we learn to use building a small box. There will also be an overview of the Shaper Studio design program. If you are interested in more information about the Shaper Origin follow this link: https://www.shapertools.com/en-us/

The Joy of Woodworking : Build a Keepsake Box

Three Mondays September 30, October 7 & 14, 2024, 6pm to 9pm

Instructor—Mark Voigt

Fee: $118

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed

Students will build a keepsake box over the course of three lessons. The box will feature miter joints, and a lift off lid. Constructing the box will provide an application of lessons on shop and machine safety, machine operation, wood selection, joinery, gluing and clamping, and finishing

All materials to create one keepsake box included in the cost of tuition

Make a Dovetailed Tea Chest with Michael Pekovich

October 21 through 25, 9am to 4pm

Instructor—Michael Pekovich

Fee: $890 Material included.

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed.

Sharing a cup of tea with friends is a nice way to spend an afternoon or end a meal. The experience is made even better by serving up tea selections in a handmade chest. This useful and quietly elegant chest offers a variety of woodworking challenges in a small project. You can put the skills you’ll learn in this class to use on any number of other projects as well. The class will cover tips for fast, accurate dovetails when building the case. Mitered liners are a powerful solution when dividing a space for contents. You’ll learn how to fine-tune the fit of miters with a hand plane for seamless joints. You’ll also come away with a novel strategy for adding a lid to a box. The lid hinges open and slides side-to-side to reveal the contents without having to remove it. Kumiko panels decorate the lid and wound-cord handles finish off the chest.

•Learn a fast, accurate way to cut dovetails

•Break up space with mitered partitions

•Create tight-fitting miters with a hand plane

•Build and fit a hinged sliding door

•Make kumiko panels

•Create hand-wound hemp cord handles

•Learn how subtle details can enliven a design

Build a Garden Tote

November 5 & 6, 6pm to 9pm

Instructor—CMWA Staff

Fee: $97 materials to build one box included

Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed.

Make this simple garden tool carrier and learn basic woodworking skills. Learn to safely use the tablesaw, bandsaw, and drill press as well as hand tools. You will leave this class with a functional tool tote,