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- October 19, 2026
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- October 24, 2026
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Express Shop Intro - Box
Starts: 10:00 amEnds: October 24, 2026 - 6:00 pm
Description:Not sure how to begin your woodworking journey, or ready to turn your interest into real hands-on experience? The Express Woodshop Introduction: A Beautiful Box is the perfect place to start!
In this fun, action-packed class, you’ll experience the thrill of starting with rough premium African Mahogany lumber and transforming it into a stunning hinged-lid, mitered keepsake box you’ll be proud to take home. Along the way, you’ll get hands-on experience with a full lineup of professional-grade woodworking tools, including the jointer, planer, table saw, router table and more.
Designed 100% for beginners, this class gives you an exciting introduction to how a real woodshop works while building a strong foundation of woodworking skills and confidence. You’ll learn, create, and leave with something beautiful—and we’re not sure which you’ll enjoy more: the finished box or the experience of making it!
http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/essentials_series/express_woodshop_introduction/ -
Turn a Lidded Box!
Starts: 10:00 amEnds: October 24, 2026 - 1:30 pm
Description:There’s something especially satisfying about creating a beautiful wooden box with a perfectly fitted lid entirely on the lathe! In this fun and engaging class you’ll learn the fundamentals of spindle turning while creating a one-of-a-kind hardwood lidded box that is both functional and beautiful. From wood selection and grain orientation to hollowing techniques, lid fitting and final finishing, you’ll learn the essential skills and techniques that go into making these elegant turned containers.
Throughout the class we focus heavily on safety, proper tool usage and turning technique, and in the intimate setting of a small class you’ll receive plenty of individual attention and guidance. By the end of the session you’ll leave with a completed hardwood lidded box that’s perfect for storing jewelry, keepsakes or other small treasures — and the skills and confidence to continue exploring the exciting world of woodturning!
https://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/turning_series/lidded_box/
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- October 25, 2026
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Bowl Turning
Starts: 1:30 pmEnds: October 25, 2026 - 5:00 pm
Description: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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Cutting Board
Starts: 1:30 pmEnds: October 25, 2026 - 4:30 pm
Description: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!
https://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/home_and_lifestyle_series/custom_cutting_board/
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