Woodcraft of Tucson
Contact Us
- Phone:
- 520-742-9663
- Fax:
- 520-877-3850
- Email:
- [email protected]
6230 N. Oracle Rd. #100
Tucson,AZ 85704
USA
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Hours of Operation
| sunday | 11 AM - 5 PM |
|---|---|
| monday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| tuesday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| wednesday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| thursday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| friday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
| saturday | 9 AM - 6 PM |
Connect with Us
Lathe Tool Sharpening with Chris Vemich
Beginner
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
Class Size: 6
Description: Dull tools prevent you from doing your best work and are dangerous. Let us show you a quick and easy way to sharpen your turning tools using a slow speed grinder and the Wolverine Jig. We'll help you with the steps to setting up the jig and how to get the most out of the jig so you'll be back to your turning project in no time. Just bring your own safety glasses and lathe tools and we will teach you what you need to know to have sharp lathe tools that are a joy to work with.
Tuition: $50.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Introduction To The Lathe--Spindle Turning with Chris Vemich
Beginner
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
Class Size: 4
Description: As a beginner or someone who needs a refresher course in woodturning, tool control concepts are extremely important. I will show you why those nasty "catches" happen and how to get good, clean cuts with your tools. Once you grasp these basics, it will be much easier to begin making pens, pepper grinders, bowls, boxes, hollow forms, and any other woodturning project. Instruction will include safety, lathe setup, theory of tool control, sharpening tips, and basic cuts that can be made on spindles. You will have practice creating traditional spindle features with five fundamental turning tools, and each student will work on a project to take home.
Tuition: $125.00
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Turn A Kaleidescope Egg with Sharon Irene
All
Prerequisite: Turning Experience Helpful But Not Required.
Tools Required: Dust Mask And Eye Protection
Class Size: 4
Description: Bring your friends and family! Have fun making your own Kaleidescope Egg for a gift or as a keepsake.
Tuition: $75.00
Tuition Notes: $60 Class Fee/$15 Materials Fee
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Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Finishing Techniques with Bob Levey
All
Class Size: 8
Description: Come meet our finishing expert who is anxious to help you with all your finishing questions. He'll explain the many finishing options you have and why one may work better for your project than another. Information covered will include preparation, choice of wood, different options for coloring wood and different types of finishes. Intermediate techniques include color mixing, matching, rubbing out different sheen levels and some distressing as desired. Advanced information is also available.
Tuition: $60.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Beginning Carving with Jim Preston
All
Tools Required: Tools Will Be Provided For First Class.
Class Size: 4
Description: Are you looking for a new hobby or do you have some extra time on your hands and want to learn how to whittle away the hours? Come to our beginning carving class and we will teach you everything you need to know to get started in the fun and rewarding world of woodcarving. The basics of carving, the different types of carving, and how to carve safely will be explained and demonstrated. How to choose which carving tool to use for any given project, as well as how to keep them sharp will also be discussed. This is a hands-on class, so bring any carving tools you have, and we will help you learn how to use them safely, or we can help you pick out the best tools to suit your needs.
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes: ($60 Class Fee / $5 Materials Fee)
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Beginning Chip Carving with Jim Preston
Beginner
Tools Required: Tools Will Be Provided For First Class.
Class Size: 4
Description: Chip Carving is a very old style of carving in which knives are used to remove small chips of the material from a flat surface in a single piece, forming a design. Geometrical as well as freeform designs can be used as ornamentation or decoration of everyday objects like spoons, furniture, boxes and plates. This class is meant for beginners who'd like to explore a new hands-on hobby that can really be fun! We'll cover a little history, discuss best woods for carving, proper knives and their care and sharpening, and means of laying out patterns. Then we'll learn and practice the basic cuts on a sample board, and finally complete a Christmas ornament that YOU design.
Tuition: $70.00
Tuition Notes: ($60 Class Fee / $10 Materials Fee)
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Band Saw Basics with Joseph Caputo
All
Prerequisite: None.
Tools Required: Eye And Ear Protection And A Dust Mask
Class Size: 4
Description: A band saw is one of the most versatile tools in a woodworkers shop, but only if it is tuned up correctly. This class will teach you how to do that tune up properly, and how to maintain your band saw for years of reliable service. We will discuss which blade is best for any given situation, and how to use your band saw safely and efficiently when completing various cuts like resawing, cutting curves and compound curves, and when using various jigs.
Tuition: $40.00
Tuition Notes: Materials Not Included. Bring Scrap Wood Or Buy At Woodcraft.
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Make Your Own Custom Wood Pen Blank with Chris Dabney
All
Tools Required: Dust Mask And Eye Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: If you're into making pens and want to take them to the next level, take this class and learn how to make custom, unique, one of a kind pen blanks. We'll help you make your own segmented wood pen blank. Once you've learned the techniques there's no telling what your creativity can achieve.
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes: $55.00 Class Fee/$10.00 Material Fee
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Wood Or Acrylic Pen Turning with Chris Dabney
Tools Required: Dust Mask & Safety Glasses
Class Size: 4
Description: This pen turning class is designed for either beginners (turning wooden pens), or more experienced turners (turning acrylic pens) with the help of our expert pen turning instructor. We'll choose the pen kit (Wall Street 2), and you choose the blank (wood or acrylic). Either way, you have a nice pen to take home with you.
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes: $60 For Wood Pen / $70 For Acrylic
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Beginning And Intermediate Intarsia with Dan Eklund
Prerequisite: Scroll Saw Proficiency.
Tools Required: Eye & Ear Protection & Dust Mask
Class Size: 2
Description: Dan has been woodworking for more than 35 years. He studied intarsia, a decorative, semi-3D wood mosaic technique, with Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher. Dan will teach their methodology for the student to complete a beginning or intermediate project. Materials will be provided.
Tuition: $125.00
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Make the Floating Table with Joseph Caputo
Beginner
Tools Required: Dust Mask And Eye Protection
Class Size: 2
Description: This is a great beginner class for woodworking. You will use the table saw, joiner and planer to mill lumber. A tapering Jig will be used to tapper the legs and add some style and elegance to the table. The table saw is used to cut the aprons and floating supports. Then you will use the band saw to cut the raised portions to add the appearance of the floating top. Milled stock will be used to prepare, assemble and glue the panel top. Pocket holes and dowels will be used for final assembly. The final finish will be yours to stain and poly coat at home.
Tuition: $125.00
Tuition Notes: Includes Materials
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Introduction To Gourd Finishing with Lynne East-Itkin
Beginner
Tools Required: Safety Glasses And Dust Masks
Class Size: 4
Description: Learn from our expert instructor how to work with gourds from start to finish to create a beautiful work of art. Lynne will show you a variety of interesting techniques.
Tuition: $80.00
Tuition Notes: $70 Class Fee / $10 Materials Fee
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Bowl Turning Basics with Chris Vemich
Prerequisite: Introduction To The Lathe with 40 hours actual experience or experienced spindle turner
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
Class Size: 4
Description: This basic bowl class focuses on the craft of making a wooden bowl for everyday practical use. Instruction will include the basics of wood selection, mounting the wood to the lathe, design elements, and the use of bowl gouges and scrapers to turn and shape the bowl. Sanding and finishing techniques will also be discussed.
Tuition: $125.00
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Scroll Saw Heart Box For Mother's Day with Sharon Irene
All
Prerequisite: Scroll Saw Experience Recommended, But Not Required.
Class Size: 4
Description: Learn how to make a cute little heart box on the scroll saw. You can personalize the heart shape and decorate it any way you want to. When you're done you can give it to your mom, someone else you care about, or keep it for yourself.
Tuition: $75.00
Tuition Notes: $60 Class Fee/$15 Materials Fee
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Beginning And Intermediate Intarsia with Dan Eklund
Prerequisite: Scroll Saw Proficiency.
Tools Required: Eye & Ear Protection & Dust Mask
Class Size: 2
Description: Dan has been woodworking for more than 35 years. He studied intarsia, a decorative, semi-3D wood mosaic technique, with Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher. Dan will teach their methodology for the student to complete a beginning or intermediate project. Materials will be provided.
Tuition: $125.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Finishing Techniques with Bob Levey
All
Class Size: 8
Description: Come meet our finishing expert who is anxious to help you with all your finishing questions. He'll explain the many finishing options you have and why one may work better for your project than another. Information covered will include preparation, choice of wood, different options for coloring wood and different types of finishes. Intermediate techniques include color mixing, matching, rubbing out different sheen levels and some distressing as desired. Advanced information is also available.
Tuition: $60.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Introduction To The Lathe--Spindle Turning with Chris Vemich
Beginner
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
Class Size: 4
Description: As a beginner or someone who needs a refresher course in woodturning, tool control concepts are extremely important. I will show you why those nasty "catches" happen and how to get good, clean cuts with your tools. Once you grasp these basics, it will be much easier to begin making pens, pepper grinders, bowls, boxes, hollow forms, and any other woodturning project. Instruction will include safety, lathe setup, theory of tool control, sharpening tips, and basic cuts that can be made on spindles. You will have practice creating traditional spindle features with five fundamental turning tools, and each student will work on a project to take home.
Tuition: $125.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Beginning Carving with Jim Preston
All
Tools Required: Tools Will Be Provided For First Class.
Class Size: 4
Description: Are you looking for a new hobby or do you have some extra time on your hands and want to learn how to whittle away the hours? Come to our beginning carving class and we will teach you everything you need to know to get started in the fun and rewarding world of woodcarving. The basics of carving, the different types of carving, and how to carve safely will be explained and demonstrated. How to choose which carving tool to use for any given project, as well as how to keep them sharp will also be discussed. This is a hands-on class, so bring any carving tools you have, and we will help you learn how to use them safely, or we can help you pick out the best tools to suit your needs.
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes: ($60 Class Fee / $5 Materials Fee)
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Hand Planes with Joseph Caputo
All
Class Size: 3
Description: The Hand Plane offers the most satisfying sound to a woodworker giving that whispering "swish" as the blade cuts through the wood. No machines or motors to distract your focus from that preciuos piece of cherry or walnut.We will briefly discuss the history of hand planes. Go to the types of planes and the use of each type. Some general tips will be offered when buying, setting up, using and caring for a plane. Then go into more detail by disassembling the plane, pointing out the parts and functions. Then do some sharpening and discuss sharpening materials. After we get a good sharp iron, we will practice using the hand plane by edge joining and surfacing and learn to read the grain. as time permits, we will use some special planes to see their applications. if you have planes, bring them in to use or use ours. join us in the quiet work shop to use the hand plane and make some wood shavings. "SWISH"
Tuition: $50.00
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Introduction To The Table Saw with Joseph Caputo
Beginner
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Class Size: 4
Description: If you have never used or have little experience with power tools and want to learn, then this class is for you. The Introduction to the Table Saw class will cover safety, tool components, setup and checks, basic cuts including crosscuts, rip cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts and special setups for specific cuts. Some hands-on time will be available for you to practice. Build your confidence using this work horse of the wood shop. We will be using the SawStop table saw as our tool of choice.
Tuition: $60.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Introduction to Using the Router with Joseph Caputo
Beginner
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Class Size: 2
Description: If you have a router and want to start using it or are thinking of getting one, this class is for you. We will cover these topics: Why use a router, types of routers, similarities and differences, components, bits, safe operation, router limits, bit speed, size of cut and some router accessories.You will have time to practice installing bits for edge profiling, dado cuts, rabbet cuts and flush cuts.
Tuition: $75.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Make Your Own Custom Wood Pen Blank with Chris Dabney
All
Tools Required: Dust Mask And Eye Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: If you're into making pens and want to take them to the next level, take this class and learn how to make custom, unique, one of a kind pen blanks. We'll help you make your own segmented wood pen blank. Once you've learned the techniques there's no telling what your creativity can achieve.
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes: $55.00 Class Fee/$10.00 Material Fee
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Wood Or Acrylic Pen Turning with Chris Dabney
Tools Required: Dust Mask & Safety Glasses
Class Size: 4
Description: This pen turning class is designed for either beginners (turning wooden pens), or more experienced turners (turning acrylic pens) with the help of our expert pen turning instructor. We'll choose the pen kit (Wall Street 2), and you choose the blank (wood or acrylic). Either way, you have a nice pen to take home with you.
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes: $60 For Wood Pen / $70 For Acrylic
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Lathe Tool Sharpening with Chris Vemich
Beginner
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
Class Size: 6
Description: Dull tools prevent you from doing your best work and are dangerous. Let us show you a quick and easy way to sharpen your turning tools using a slow speed grinder and the Wolverine Jig. We'll help you with the steps to setting up the jig and how to get the most out of the jig so you'll be back to your turning project in no time. Just bring your own safety glasses and lathe tools and we will teach you what you need to know to have sharp lathe tools that are a joy to work with.
Tuition: $50.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Introduction To The Lathe--Spindle Turning with Chris Vemich
Beginner
Tools Required: Bring Your Own Dust Mask And Eye Protection If You Have Them.
Class Size: 4
Description: As a beginner or someone who needs a refresher course in woodturning, tool control concepts are extremely important. I will show you why those nasty "catches" happen and how to get good, clean cuts with your tools. Once you grasp these basics, it will be much easier to begin making pens, pepper grinders, bowls, boxes, hollow forms, and any other woodturning project. Instruction will include safety, lathe setup, theory of tool control, sharpening tips, and basic cuts that can be made on spindles. You will have practice creating traditional spindle features with five fundamental turning tools, and each student will work on a project to take home.
Tuition: $125.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Introduction To Woodburning with Lynne East-Itkin
All
Class Size: 4
Description: In this class you will learn the basics of woodburning. The various tools and techniques needed will be discussed, as well as any safety concerns. Either bring your own woodburning tool if you'd like, or one will be provided for you to use.
Tuition: $70.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Beginning And Intermediate Intarsia with Dan Eklund
Prerequisite: Scroll Saw Proficiency.
Tools Required: Eye & Ear Protection & Dust Mask
Class Size: 2
Description: Dan has been woodworking for more than 35 years. He studied intarsia, a decorative, semi-3D wood mosaic technique, with Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher. Dan will teach their methodology for the student to complete a beginning or intermediate project. Materials will be provided.
Tuition: $125.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Finishing Techniques with Bob Levey
All
Class Size: 8
Description: Come meet our finishing expert who is anxious to help you with all your finishing questions. He'll explain the many finishing options you have and why one may work better for your project than another. Information covered will include preparation, choice of wood, different options for coloring wood and different types of finishes. Intermediate techniques include color mixing, matching, rubbing out different sheen levels and some distressing as desired. Advanced information is also available.
Tuition: $60.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Turn An Ornament Using A Kit with Sharon Irene
Beginner
Prerequisite: Some Lathe Experience Required.
Tools Required: Dust Mask And Eye Protection
Class Size: 3
Description: Come learn to make some simple, yet elegant wooden Christmas ornaments on the lathe using an ornament kit. You will find that this is a fantastic way to use those small pieces of beautiful wood you have been saving. You will be proud to give the ornament you create as a gift or to keep it as treasured family heirlooms!
Tuition: $75.00
Tuition Notes: $65 Class Fee / $10 Materials Fee
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Introduction To The Table Saw with Joseph Caputo
Beginner
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Class Size: 4
Description: If you have never used or have little experience with power tools and want to learn, then this class is for you. The Introduction to the Table Saw class will cover safety, tool components, setup and checks, basic cuts including crosscuts, rip cuts, miter cuts, bevel cuts and special setups for specific cuts. Some hands-on time will be available for you to practice. Build your confidence using this work horse of the wood shop. We will be using the SawStop table saw as our tool of choice.
Tuition: $60.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Introduction to Using the Router with Joseph Caputo
Beginner
Tools Required: Dust Mask, Eye And Hearing Protection
Class Size: 2
Description: If you have a router and want to start using it or are thinking of getting one, this class is for you. We will cover these topics: Why use a router, types of routers, similarities and differences, components, bits, safe operation, router limits, bit speed, size of cut and some router accessories.You will have time to practice installing bits for edge profiling, dado cuts, rabbet cuts and flush cuts.
Tuition: $75.00
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
How to Freehand Carve a Wood Sign with Eric Rhoten
All
Prerequisite: none
Tools Required: Eye & Ear Protection & A Dust Mask
Class Size: 4
Description: We will be teaching you how to carve a small wood sign with an outdoor scene that you can take home. We will be using trim routers and sanders along with other small hand tools like a speed square and chipping tool. We will also be using spray ink, and a spray clear coat.
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes: Materials will be provided.
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
How to Freehand Carve a Wood Sign with Eric Rhoten
All
Prerequisite: none
Tools Required: Eye & Ear Protection & A Dust Mask
Class Size: 4
Description: We will be teaching you how to carve a small wood sign with an outdoor scene that you can take home. We will be using trim routers and sanders along with other small hand tools like a speed square and chipping tool. We will also be using spray ink, and a spray clear coat.
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes: Materials will be provided.
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Make Your Own Custom Wood Pen Blank with Chris Dabney
All
Tools Required: Dust Mask And Eye Protection
Class Size: 6
Description: If you're into making pens and want to take them to the next level, take this class and learn how to make custom, unique, one of a kind pen blanks. We'll help you make your own segmented wood pen blank. Once you've learned the techniques there's no telling what your creativity can achieve.
Tuition: $65.00
Tuition Notes: $55.00 Class Fee/$10.00 Material Fee
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
Wood Or Acrylic Pen Turning with Chris Dabney
Tools Required: Dust Mask & Safety Glasses
Class Size: 4
Description: This pen turning class is designed for either beginners (turning wooden pens), or more experienced turners (turning acrylic pens) with the help of our expert pen turning instructor. We'll choose the pen kit (Wall Street 2), and you choose the blank (wood or acrylic). Either way, you have a nice pen to take home with you.
Tuition: $60.00
Tuition Notes: $60 For Wood Pen / $70 For Acrylic
Call 520-742-9663 To Sign Up
