Woodcraft of Northern Virginia
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Battlefield Shopping Center 1067 Edwards Ferry Road, NE
Leesburg,VA 20176
USA
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Hours of Operation
| sunday | 9 AM - 5 PM |
|---|---|
| monday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| tuesday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| wednesday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| thursday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| friday | 9 AM - 7 PM |
| saturday | 9 AM - 5PM |
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Sharpening Turning Tools CLS066 with Ken Poirier
All
Class Size: 1-4
Description: A sharp tool is a turner's best friend. If you are having difficulty achieving smooth cuts and relying on scraping rather than cutting then this is the class for you. In this class you will learn a quick and easy way to repeatedly and consistently sharpen all of your wood turning tools using the Wolverine sharpening system on a slow speed grinder. The Varigrind jig will be demystified and you will be show a simple method to sharpen all of your bowl and spindle gouges. Sharpening the spindle roughing gouge, skew, and scraper will also be discussed and demonstrated. Bring your turning tools - as many as you want to sharpen to practice your skills in class.
Tuition: $75.00
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Restoring Old Hand Planes CLS344 with Norm Reid
All
Tools Required: Your Old Restorable Hand Planes And Sharpening Equipment.
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Learn how to restore your old hand planes to good working condtion. Bring your old hand planes and sharpening equipment and get started on turning them into good workers. Learn how to lap the sole, remove rust, sharpen the blade, re-set the chipbreaker, upgrade the blade, refinish the toe and tote, and re-assemble and adjust the plane.
Tuition: $75.00
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Woodworking Fundamentals: Table - CLS825 with Jeff Fleisher
All
Part 2: Sunday, April 10, 10 AM - 5 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop. You will learn about taking rough wood into a finished piece using the planer, jointer, miter saw, router and tablesaw. The class project will be a Shaker-style table design and is a perfect blend of traditional joints and delicate lines. Learn mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, and basic hand tool use of chisels and planes. Learn the fundamentals of woodworking and take home a hand crafted piece of furniture.
Tuition: $290.00
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Built-in Cabinet Seminar - CLS014 with Jim Letteri
Intermediate
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Come learn from high-end cabinet maker Jim Letteri how to move from making typical standalone furniture to building your own built-in cabinets. Topics include design, construction, installation, and "tricks of the trade". Also included is a special "day of the class" deep discount on Jim's recommended books.
Tuition: $75.00
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Skew Fundamentals CLS234 with Ken Poirier
Intermediate
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Using the skew is a challenge for many turners. This class will demystify the skew and show you how to avoid the dreaded run back. Proper sharpening and cutting geometry will be demonstrated and students will learn several basic skew cuts - roughing, peeling, planing, bead and cove cuts with the skew. The student will complete the class by turning a small tool handle with just the skew.
Tuition: $80.00
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River Cast Style Charcuterie Board CLS1004 with Dave Grant
All
Part 2: Thursday, April 28, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Create a beautiful 9"X16" Charcuterie board (cheese board) using a river casting technique with wood and resin. You will learn to minimize and eliminate air bubbles, build a mold, and mix color and resin. When dry, release the mold, sand and apply a finish that will make this a one of a kind Charcuterie board. Student will need to purchase a 4"X36" board of their choice. All other supplies are included.
Tuition: $190.00
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Handplane Basics - CLS046 with Norm Reid
All
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Learn the correct plane to use for the job at hand. Learn how to flatten and edge-joint a board using hand planes as well as how to approach different woods and reading the grain.
Tuition: $130.00
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Bowl Turning - CLS024 with Paul Muirhead
Intermediate
Prerequisite: Intro To The Lathe Or Equivalent Experience
Class Size: 4
Description: You've done the pen, you've done the candlesticks—now it's time to expand your skills when you step up to bowl turning. Learn wood selection, preparation, mounting techniques, finishing, and how to use the side ground bowl gouge.
Tuition: $150.00
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Wood Finishing 101 - CLS178 with Tom Guild
All
Class Size: 1-6
Description: You're not finished until it's finished and this course help add the perfect touch to complete your project. You'll learn the concepts behind finishing, how to prepare your surface, how staining and dye work, and several basic finishes. You will practice the specific skills you need to apply a general purpose finish to your prized projects.
Tuition: $80.00
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Date Night At Woodcraft - CLS670 with Different Instructors
All
Class Size: 6
Description: Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide materials, all you do is show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as pens, bottle stoppers, bottle openers, picture holders, and wine bottle holders. This months project will be ...Tuition Of $160 Is PER COUPLE
Tuition: $160.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition Is 160 PER COUPLE
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Introduction To The Lathe - CLS238 with Neil Super
All
Class Size: 1-5
Description: Tired of making things square and flat? Don't have room for all the equipment? Quench your woodworking desires through artistic turning. This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and turning techniques. This class incorporates basic techniques to produce a candle stick.
Tuition: $160.00
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Woodworking For Kids And Teens - CLS155 with Scott McCray
All
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Do you want to get your child involved in woodworking? Have they been expressing an interest in building something of their own? Now's their chance! We are offering a basic woodworking class where they will learn shop and tool basics and, using minimal hand tools, assemble and decorate a box. We will discuss safety, board preparation, joinery, measuring, gluing up and more! Appropriate for most youngsters who can alternate between periods of instruction and activity (recommend ages 10 and up). Adult supervision recommended for younger children.
Tuition: $70.00
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River Cast Style Charcuterie Board - CLS1004 with Dave Grant
All
Part 2: Thursday, May 19, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Create a beautiful 9"X16" Charcuterie board (cheese board) using a river casting technique with wood and resin. You will learn to minimize and eliminate air bubbles, build a mold, and mix color and resin. When cured, release the mold, sand and apply a finish that will make this a one of a kind Charcuterie board.Student will need to purchase a 4"X36" board of their choice. All other supplies are included.
Tuition: $190.00
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Turn A Platter - CLS370 with Ken Poirier
Intermediate
Prerequisite: Introduction To The Lathe Or Equivalent Experience. Turning A Bowl Also Helpful.
Class Size: 1-6
Description: You've turned a bowl, but have you ever turned a platter? This class will show you how to expand your running repertoire with this classic form. The student will be shown how to best achieve a flawless finish and how to add unique embellishments to make this more than just a utilitarian turning. Students will also be shown how to create a simple display stand from the platter blank cutoffs.
Tuition: $85.00
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Woodworking Fundamentals: Table - CLS825 with Jeff Fleisher
All
Part 2: Sunday, May 15, 10 AM - 5 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop. You will learn about taking rough wood into a finished piece using the planer, jointer, miter saw, router and tablesaw. The class project will be a Shaker-style table design and is a perfect blend of traditional joints and delicate lines. Learn mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, and basic hand tool use of chisels and planes. Learn the fundamentals of woodworking and take home a hand crafted piece of furniture.
Tuition: $290.00
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Resin Casting With Alumilite - CLS1012 with Dave Grant
Beginner
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Learn to cast using two part resins to create knife scales, pen blanks or whatever your imagination can create! You will be learning how to create your own molds and will need to bring in a small object about golf ball size or smaller. You will see how all the smallest details will show up in your mold.
Tuition: $110.00
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River Cast Style Charcuterie Board - CLS1004 with Dave Grant
All
Part 2: Thursday, June 9, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Create a beautiful 9"X16" Charcuterie board (cheese board) using a river casting technique with wood and resin. You will learn to minimize and eliminate air bubbles, build a mold, and mix color and resin. When cured, release the mold, sand and apply a finish that will make this a one of a kind Charcuterie board.Student will need to purchase a 4"X36" board of their choice. All other supplies are included.
Tuition: $190.00
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River Cast Date Nights At Woodcraft - CLS1178 with Dave Grant
All
Part 2: Friday, June 10, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 6
Description: Create a beautiful 9"X16" Charcuterie board (cheese board) using a river casting technique with wood and resin. You will learn to minimize and eliminate air bubbles, build a mold, and mix color and resin. When cured, release the mold, sand and apply a finish that will make this a one of a kind Charcuterie board.Students will need to purchase a 4"X36" board of their choice. All other supplies are included. One board per couple with two colors.Tuition of $190 is PER COUPLE
Tuition: $190.00
Tuition Notes: Tuition is 190 PER COUPLE
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Basic Router Techniques - CLS907 with Rich Eckert
All
Class Size: 0-5
Description: Don't overlook all the help you can get from your router by learning these fundamental techniques. Your hands-on work will have you practicing basic joinery using jigs, moving your router to the router table, and freehand routing.
Tuition: $150.00
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Introduction To The Lathe - CLS238 with Neil Super
All
Class Size: 1-5
Description: Tired of making things square and flat? Don't have room for all the equipment? Quench your woodworking desires through artistic turning. This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and turning techniques. This class incorporates basic techniques to produce a candle stick.
Tuition: $160.00
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Basic Woodcarving - CLS173 with Rob Mock
All
Part 2: Tuesday, June 14, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Start with a block of wood and end with your own woodcarving creation. In this class you will learn the basics of woodcarving including knife skills, project layout, and the use of depth and proportion. These basic skills will lead you on a path to a lifetime of woodcarving enjoyment!
Tuition: $150.00
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Woodworking Fundamentals: Table - CLS825 with Jeff Fleisher
All
Part 2: Sunday, June 12, 10 AM - 5 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop. You will learn about taking rough wood into a finished piece using the planer, jointer, miter saw, router and tablesaw. The class project will be a Shaker-style table design and is a perfect blend of traditional joints and delicate lines. Learn mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, and basic hand tool use of chisels and planes. Learn the fundamentals of woodworking and take home a hand crafted piece of furniture.
Tuition: $290.00
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Intro CNC - CLS851 with Mike Fraser
All
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Computer Numeric Control -- CNC – is a system where a user can conceive & design a project, then let the computer controlled hardware produce it. This class will explore the fundamentals of CNC processing including terminology, concepts, processes & hardware systems. We will work through the basic work flow of manufacturing by CNC by exploring in detail the stages of: concept definition, design, engineering, machining and finish & assembly. Each of these stages will be demonstrated using a project of the student's interest with a goal of completing the finished piece if student load and time permit.
Tuition: $75.00
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Beginning Pen Turning - CLS026 with Tom Guild
All
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Wondering if turning is for you, but don't want to make a big investment to find out? We've got your answer when you learn to turn a beautiful wooden pen your first time on the lathe! What a great way to show off your new hobby with this great gift for family and friends!
Tuition: $110.00
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Wood Finishing 101 - CLS178 with Tom Guild
All
Class Size: 1-6
Description: You're not finished until it's finished and this course help add the perfect touch to complete your project. You'll learn the concepts behind finishing, how to prepare your surface, how staining and dye work, and several basic finishes. You will practice the specific skills you need to apply a general purpose finish to your prized projects.
Tuition: $80.00
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Custom Knife Making - CLS345 with Dave Grant
All
Part 2: Thursday, June 30, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 1-4
Description: This class is intended to teach safe knife making to woodworkers of any skill level. Starting with a knife blank, you will learn how to select, prepare and fasten the handle material. Then you will learn how to shape, polish and finish the handle and the metal. Advanced techniques such as folding knives and compound handles may also be taught depending on time. Each student should go home with a completed knife. STUDENT PROVIDES/BUYS KNIFE KIT AND SCALES.
Tuition: $130.00
Tuition Notes: Plus Supplies
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Introduction To The Lathe - CLS238 with Neil Super
All
Class Size: 1-5
Description: Tired of making things square and flat? Don't have room for all the equipment? Quench your woodworking desires through artistic turning. This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and turning techniques. This class incorporates basic techniques to produce a candle stick.
Tuition: $160.00
Call 703-737-7880 To Sign Up
Date Night At Woodcraft - CLS670 with Different Instructors
All
Class Size: 6
Description: Do you and your significant other want to learn basic wood working skills and have fun creating a one of a kind project together? We will provide materials, all you do is show up and be ready to make some saw dust. Projects will vary from month to month and will consist of small projects such as pens, bottle stoppers, bottle openers, picture holders, and wine bottle holders. This months project will be ...Tuition is $160 per couple
Tuition: $160.00
Tuition Notes: Fee is per couple
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Woodworking Fundamentals: Table - CLS825 with Jeff Fleisher
All
Part 2: Sunday, July 10, 10 AM - 5 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop. You will learn about taking rough wood into a finished piece using the planer, jointer, miter saw, router and tablesaw. The class project will be a Shaker-style table design and is a perfect blend of traditional joints and delicate lines. Learn mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, and basic hand tool use of chisels and planes. Learn the fundamentals of woodworking and take home a hand crafted piece of furniture.
Tuition: $290.00
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Raised Panel Doors With The Router - CLS180 with Jim Letteri
Prerequisite: Basic Router Or Equivalent Experience
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Put your kitchen update on track as you learn dozens of tips and tricks from our expert cabinet maker. You'll walk out of this hands on class with a sample raised panel door, where all the elements—rails, stiles, and panel—are all created on the router table.
Tuition: $110.00
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Turn A Lidded Box - CLS904 with Dave Robinson
Intermediate
Prerequisite: Introduction To The Lathe Or Equivalent Experience
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Lidded boxes are small "Treasure Chests" that can be made in many shapes and sizes on a lathe. They have been made many ways over the years with different options and embellishments. In this class, Dave Robinson breaks lidded box building down to the simplest and fastest method to complete the project. We will explore some of the fancier options that students can take to the next level on their own such as threaded lids, metal, exotic wood, and stone powder inlays. By sticking to the basics and the easiest ways, students will go home with a finished lidded box at the end of this session.Skills developed in this class translate to making a pepper mill and turning a platter or a bowl.
Tuition: $85.00
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Relief Carving - CLS391 with Rob Mock
Part 2: Wednesday, July 27, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Through relief carving, a common piece of flat wood is transformed into your own woodcarving creation. In this class you will learn basic relief carving techniques such as stop cuts, undercutting, and depth and shadows. The application of the skills is universal and can be used in sign making, decorating furniture, picture frames, standalone creations, and more.
Tuition: $150.00
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River Cast Style Charcuterie Board - CLS1004 with Dave Grant
All
Part 2: Thursday, July 28, 6 PM - 9 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Create a beautiful 9"X16" Charcuterie board (cheese board) using a river casting technique with wood and resin. You will learn to minimize and eliminate air bubbles, build a mold, and mix color and resin. When cured, release the mold, sand and apply a finish that will make this a one of a kind Charcuterie board.Student will need to purchase a 4"X36" board of their choice. All other supplies are included.
Tuition: $190.00
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End Grain Cutting Board - CLS650 with Tom Smart
All
Part 2: Monday, July 25, 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Part 3: Tuesday, July 26, 6 PM - 9:30 PM
Class Size: 1-3
Description: The intent of this class is to learn the basic skills and underlying principles used to construct an end grain board. This can be a cutting board, cheese board, butcher block, etc. The class is in three sessions because there are two overnight glue ups required. Day 1 we will discuss why to construct something end grain; how to prevent cracking; types of wood to use (and not use); required tools and their safe use; how to layout the board; performing the initial preparation of the stock and first glue up. Day 2 consists of cleaning the board up, cutting and arranging it into the desired final pattern, and the second glue up. Day 3 will be the final clean up; trimming; final sanding; edge routing/sanding; a discussion on finishes and how to maintain the board.
Tuition: $250.00
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Box Joint Letter Caddy - CLS185 with Rich Eckert
All
Part 2: Sunday, July 31, 10 AM - 5 PM
Class Size: 1-6
Description: Use most of the tools in the shop to make an attractive and practical letter caddy box. Build or improve your skills on the planer, jointer, miter saw, table saw, band saw, router, drill press, jigsaw, sanders, and Leigh box joint jig.
Tuition: $240.00
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