Classes
Table Saw Basics
Description- Learn how to safely operate a table saw. You will learn how to identify wood and understand the characteristics and ways to combat our arch enemy, warping! One 2–3 hour
Session on a Saturday morning TBD. Beginner level Cost $25.
When: TBD
Instructor- Mark Heckendorf
Hand Planes 101
Description- Learn how to safely operate a table saw. You will learn how to identify wood and understand the characteristics and ways to combat our arch enemy, warping! One 2–3 hour
Session on a Saturday morning TBD. Beginner level Cost $25.
When: TBD
Instructor- Mark Heckendorf
Build a Mountain Dulcimer
Description- Construct a dulcimer from a kit purchased from www. Needfulstringsllc.com or
cedarcreekdulcimers.com. Easy techniques include gluing, router, scroll saw, stringing, applying finish and playing! Beginner level. Min. 2
Sessions- until finished, times to be determined by attendees.
When: Fall 2024
Instructor-Tammy O’Connell
Stars Cheese Board
Description- Create a beautiful, pieced cheeseboard using diamonds in as array to create different designs. Use the Sawstop, planer, scroll saw and sander to machine and cut diamonds in class. 1-2 half days TBD. Min. 1
When: Fall 2024
Instructor- Wally Troester
Make a soprano Bowed Psaltery musical instrument
Description– Create an easy-to-make, easy-to-play 24-stringed triangular medieval origin musical instrument. It uses 2 mini-bows to make violin-like music. You will make an exceptional quality instrument that is fun to play. Minimum 1, max 4 people. 8 sessions of 2-4
hours (mostly at WWG Shop); Cost TBD depending on number of sign-ups. To be held
When: Spring
Instructor– Jerry Anson
Northwoods 3-D tree and State of Wisconsin board/picture frame
Description- Create a 3-D separating pine tree and state of WI board or picture frame from pine. Learn how to angle cut the tree with the scroll saw. Great for gifts! Students will make 2 raw wood items. Minimum 1, max 3 people.
1–2-hour session at WWG shop
Cost TBD
Instructor - Ken Teske
Make a bench Hook
Description-Bench hooks work by preventing a workpiece from wandering while dressing it with a hand tool. In many cases, this mechanical advantage provides all of the holding power you’ll require to complete a particular task without the need for additional levers or hold-downs. In addition, it can be used for a chopping surface to prevent damage to your workbench. Minimum 2, Max 5, Where WWG Shop
Cost: ~$20-25.
When: TBD
Instructor- Jeff Grzeca
Dot Mandala Painting
Description- Learn how to create unique and stunning designs with the intricate and relaxing art of dot mandala painting. Make a coaster, card and sample cards using a variety of techniques and tools from your tool kit to take home. Minimum 3, Max 12;
Cost ~$29
When: TBD
Instructor- Tammy O’Connell, cloverseed2@gmail.com 414-416-8205.
Beautiful Bandsaw Box
Description- Create a beautiful box with drawers using the techniques taught with a bandsaw. Your own creativity and design will help you to create a unique box. Fred has plenty of ideas to inspire you!
4 sessions of ~ 3 hours, Minimum 3, Max 5.
Cost TBD
When: Fall 2024