The Shop

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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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/

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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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, planter, table saws, bandsaws, router tables and sanders you will create a full complement of gorgeous projects for your home.  Perfect for some mother-daughter bonding or just some time with the girls! http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/home_and_lifestyle_series/woodworking_for_women/

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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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 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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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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Need a starting point to try your hand at woodworking?  This is the class for you!  This ‘Woodshop 101’ creates a great foundation for understanding wood and woodworking, all while making incredible projects to use and enjoy at home.  Also called ‘Slice and Serve’, this class introduces complete beginners to a full array of professional grade tools including a jointer, planer, table saw, router table, drill press, band saw, belt sander and more. Students experience the precision needed to make a flawless food serving tray as well as the feeling of shaping and carving by hand a comfortable knife handle for an ultra-versatile chef’s knife.  Our use of breadboard ends on the serving tray offers a gorgeous sense of sophistication while helping teach students a fundamental understanding of how wood expands and contracts throughout the year, something all woodworkers must master!

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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, planter, table saws, bandsaws, router tables and sanders you will create a full complement of gorgeous projects for your home.  Perfect for some mother-daughter bonding or just some time with the girls! http://www.philadelphiawoodworks.com/home_and_lifestyle_series/woodworking_for_women/

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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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!

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