bird’s eye view of the shop floor from mezzanine

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!
  
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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!


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This workshop is a perfect one-day woodturning challenge! Alongside master woodturner Fred Chase you will develop ‘green’ bowl turning skills as you make two bowls from rough sawn (‘green’) logs, one of which is a mesmerizing natural edged bowl – a staple of the advanced bowl turner’s repertoire! Natural edge bowls are both functional and sculptural with a gorgeous rim that undulates around the bowl – perfect for around the house or for a gift!

https://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/turning_series/natural_edge_bowl_turning/

Our Modern Side Table is the perfect balance of simple design and elegant lines. This one-day class is perfect for complete beginners and seasoned hobbyists looking to create a beautiful piece. Students will get hands-on training and experience with professional-grade tools to craft a gorgeous table that will last for many generations! We even have a wide array of woods from which students can pick. The shape and proportion of this side table is perfect for just about anywhere in the home – entryway corner, next to a chair or couch, bedside table, really anywhere!

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

If you like the look of rustic and distressed wood, then this is the PERFECT project for you! Our Rustic Trunk is as functional as it is beautiful. Use it as a focal point like a coffee table, as an accent piece like a liquor box, along a wall or at the end of your bed. In class, students will assemble their own interior structure made from furniture grade multi-ply birch plywood that is then fully wrapped in a gorgeous layer of rough sawn Red Oak. The smooth plywood interior will protect your personal effects while the gorgeous rough-sawn and distressed exterior will catch the eye of everyone who sees it! Students will enjoy the use of a variety of tools throughout the day including the table saw, miter saw, bandsaw, router table, drill, nail gun and hand plane. Each and every trunk will come out both jaw-dropping and 100% unique! It is very important to know that this project requires DIY finishing at home and DIY installation of decorative hardware after class. http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/home_and_lifestyle_series/rustic_trunk/