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In just two fun and quick sessions, you will make a gorgeous end grain cutting board that will amaze you every time you look at it!  This class is 100% for beginners and we know you’ll love both the experience and the finished project.  Chop like a true chef on this impressively thick chopping block that will absolutely impress everyone who sees it! No experience necessary — we’ll teach you everything you need to know and you’ll leave the class understanding how to make all other kinds of end grain cutting boards!

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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/

In this quick, fun and affordable single-evening class you will learn how to turn a bowl, from wood selection through final finishing, and everything in between.

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In just two fun and quick sessions, you will make a gorgeous end grain cutting board that will amaze you every time you look at it!  This class is 100% for beginners and we know you’ll love both the experience and the finished project.  Chop like a true chef on this impressively thick chopping block that will absolutely impress everyone who sees it! No experience necessary — we’ll teach you everything you need to know and you’ll leave the class understanding how to make all other kinds of end grain cutting boards!

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

Picture framing at home seems like it should be simple, right? But why do the corners never seem to fit together perfectly unless done by a pro framing shop? We'll teach you how to build and use a jig for any home table saw that will create perfect home-made picture frames! We'll also teach you how to use a router table to create gorgeous custom frame profiles with two different profiles from which students can choose. Lastly, you'll learn with us techniques for creating stronger miter joints on your future personal projects like using biscuits or splines! Leave with a gorgeous 11x14 solid hardwood picture frame!  

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Whoever says that woodshops are just for guys has never been to Philadelphia Woodworks! Come enjoy a women-only full introduction to a professional-grade woodshop with our woodworking experts. Using our lathes, jointer, planer, table saws, bandsaws, router tables and sanders you will create a full complement of gorgeous projects for your home - a set of cutting boards, a magic floating wine bottle holder and small projects turned on the lathe! Come and have fun in this full shop exploration in a women-only environment! Perfect for some mother-daughter bonding or just some time with the girls.

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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/

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.


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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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Whoever says that woodshops are just for guys has never been to Philadelphia Woodworks! Come enjoy a women-only full introduction to a professional-grade woodshop with our woodworking experts. Using our lathes, jointer, planer, table saws, bandsaws, router tables and sanders you will create a full complement of gorgeous projects for your home - a set of cutting boards, a magic floating wine bottle holder and small projects turned on the lathe! Come and have fun in this full shop exploration in a women-only environment! Perfect for some mother-daughter bonding or just some time with the girls.

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

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!

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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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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/

In this quick, fun and affordable single-evening class you will learn how to turn a bowl, from wood selection through final finishing, and everything in between.

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

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!


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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/