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The Adirondack chair is virtually synonymous with rest and relaxation!  Make your very own to enjoy in or out of doors in just a few quick sessions.  Made from premium cedar, these Adirondack chairs are built to look beautiful and to last for decades!  Neither experience nor any prerequisites are required.  In this class, you’ll use industrial grade tools including mitersaws, bandsaws, router tables and spindle sanders.  This class is 100% for beginners and we know you’ll love both the experience and the finished project.  We will happily share our plans for this great project with you so that you can build as many more as you like – perfect for gifts or relaxing on your patio with a special someone. Register today!

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Few joints in woodworking offer the strength and beauty of a hand-cut dovetails. Learn how to lay out, cut and fit this time honored joint -- the hallmark of true craftsmanship -- with confidence and ease. In this 6 hour class, under our guidance and using high end hand tools, you will de-mystify this intimidating joint and learn how to harness its strength and beauty for your future projects! We will also teach you some power tool techniques to utilize to speed up the process without compromising your results.
  
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Ready to be amazed how quickly you can create a gorgeous wooden pepper or salt mill on a lathe? In this fun and affordable single-session class you will learn the basics of spindle turning and how to create a stunning, one-of-a-kind 8″ tall premium hardwood mill! Throughout the class we will focus heavily on setup, safety and proper tool usage, and the best part is that you will leave with a beautiful wood mill for salt or pepper in your hands to display and use proudly! http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/turning_series/peppermill/

Love gorgeous, hand-made kitchen accessories? Want to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and feel of a pro-grade woodshop? This is the perfect class for you! In just one fun, quick session you’ll make from complete scratch your own gorgeous hardwood cutting board from premium quarter sawn mahogany! This class uses the creation of the cutting board to teach students the fundamentals of woodworking. Enjoy hands-on work with the jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, router table, plunge router and orbital sander! This class gives you a truly pro-grade experience AND you leave with your own hand-made cutting board!

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Love gorgeous, hand-made kitchen accessories? Want to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and feel of a pro-grade woodshop? This is the perfect class for you! In just one fun, quick session you’ll make from complete scratch your own gorgeous hardwood cutting board from premium quarter sawn mahogany! This class uses the creation of the cutting board to teach students the fundamentals of woodworking. Enjoy hands-on work with the jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, router table, plunge router and orbital sander! This class gives you a truly pro-grade experience AND you leave with your own hand-made cutting board!

http://http//www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/home_and_lifestyle_series/custom_cutting_board/

Few joints in woodworking offer the strength and beauty of a hand-cut dovetails. Learn how to lay out, cut and fit this time honored joint -- the hallmark of true craftsmanship -- with confidence and ease. In this 6 hour class, under our guidance and using high end hand tools, you will de-mystify this intimidating joint and learn how to harness its strength and beauty for your future projects! We will also teach you some power tool techniques to utilize to speed up the process without compromising your results.
  
http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/tools_and_techniques_series/learning_dovetails/

Looking for a fun and rewarding introductory wood turning experience?  Turning wooden pens is a great way to learn about the beautiful and exciting world of wood turning with no prior experience needed.  You'll see your project take shape in just minutes and by the end of the class you'll have beautiful pens that are ready to use. Pens make wonderful presents and are great projects to do with friends and family if you have a lathe at home. In the intimate setting of a small class, you'll get plenty of individual attention. Your enrollment covers the first two pens you make, but while in class, you can purchase an additional materials kit and make additional pens!

http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/turning_series/pen_turning/

Not sure how to begin your exploration into woodworking or how to keep your budding hobby moving forward? Look no further as the The Express Woodshop Introduction is exactly the class you need! Enjoy the thrill of starting from complete scratch and using a full array of professional grade tools like a jointer, planer, table saw, router table, band saw and more. The skills you will learn in this workshop will create an incredible foundation for your understanding of what happens in a real woodshop. And we’re not sure which you’ll love more — the gorgeous mahogany table lamp you’ll take home or the experience of making it! http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/essentials_series/express_woodshop_introduction/

The Adirondack chair is virtually synonymous with rest and relaxation!  Make your very own to enjoy in or out of doors in just a few quick sessions.  Made from premium cedar, these Adirondack chairs are built to look beautiful and to last for decades!  Neither experience nor any prerequisites are required.  In this class, you’ll use industrial grade tools including mitersaws, bandsaws, router tables and spindle sanders.  This class is 100% for beginners and we know you’ll love both the experience and the finished project.  We will happily share our plans for this great project with you so that you can build as many more as you like – perfect for gifts or relaxing on your patio with a special someone. Register today!

http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/turning_series/introduction_to_turning

The table saw is arguably the most versatile and useful tool in modern woodworking.  Learning how to use the table saw productively and safely is an absolute must for all beginners -- and even for those of you who are self taught and need the basics. Join us for a fun and hands-on 3 hour class on fundamental table saw use and safety. We'll teach you about safety, table saw blades, how to make rip, cross, mitered, rabbet and dado cuts.  All class long you will be learning on SawStop brand table saws -- the safest saw in the world that stops if skin contact is made with the blade! In class you will learn a wide array of techniques while making a very simple yet well constructed small box that has universal lessons for building cabinets, bookshelves, drawers, etc. Learning the table saw is a must for even beginner hobbyist and this class is the class for you!
  
http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/tools_and_techniques_series/tablesaw_1/

Our Cedar Planter Box is the perfect 1-day project, great for complete beginners and experienced woodworkers alike! In this course you will use a wide variety of machines and tools to construct your planter from premium cedar, perfectly sized for inside the house, a window box or part of your garden or patio! You will get hands-on experience with everything from planning the cut list through using the tablesaw, mitersaw and router. http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/home_and_lifestyle_series/cedar_planter_box/

Love gorgeous, hand-made kitchen accessories? Want to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and feel of a pro-grade woodshop? This is the perfect class for you! In just one fun, quick session you’ll make from complete scratch your own gorgeous hardwood cutting board from premium quarter sawn mahogany! This class uses the creation of the cutting board to teach students the fundamentals of woodworking. Enjoy hands-on work with the jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, router table, plunge router and orbital sander! This class gives you a truly pro-grade experience AND you leave with your own hand-made cutting board!

http://http//www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/home_and_lifestyle_series/custom_cutting_board/

Love gorgeous, hand-made kitchen accessories? Want to enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and feel of a pro-grade woodshop? This is the perfect class for you! In just one fun, quick session you’ll make from complete scratch your own gorgeous hardwood cutting board from premium quarter sawn mahogany! This class uses the creation of the cutting board to teach students the fundamentals of woodworking. Enjoy hands-on work with the jointer, planer, table saw, bandsaw, router table, plunge router and orbital sander! This class gives you a truly pro-grade experience AND you leave with your own hand-made cutting board!

http://http//www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/home_and_lifestyle_series/custom_cutting_board/