Upcoming training & events

3 - 24 Sep 2025

3 weeks, Wed 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

This three night class will get you hooked on turning– Guaranteed!

6 - 7 Sep 2025

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Take a weekend and begin to learn the ancient trade of blacksmithing- and - make a useful and unique marking knife that you can use in your woodworking projects!

8 - 12 Sep 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What better way to spend a week than to put a woodcarving gouge in your hand, create something beautiful- and have fun!

Sat 20 Sep 2025

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

make your own brooms and brushes! any size and any style you like!

20 - 22 Sep 2025

3 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The focus of this class is on safety and on using tools that don’t cost a fortune and are readily available just about anywhere.

Sun 21 Sep 2025

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

You can weave a natural fiber backpack any size and any shape! Learn how with Sue Muldoon.

22 Sep 2025 - 3 Nov 2025

6 weeks, Mon 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This six evening class is designed for the beginning (or frustrated) woodturner and features extensive hands-on practice each night.

Sat 27 Sep 2025

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This one day class will get you hooked on turning– Guaranteed!

Sun 28 Sep 2025

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

Lets face it- You are dead in the water if you are trying to do any woodturning with dull tools. Not only does the surface of the work come out better with sharp tools, but you have way more control and you can use a much lighter touch.

29 Sep 2025 - 4 Oct 2025

1 week, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This popular six-day intensive hands-on class is an opportunity to concentrate on the basics of woodworking and furniture making. This is not an appropriate class for absolute beginners. Some experience is suggested.

Sat 4 Oct 2025

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This class is an introduction for woodworkers interested in learning how to sharpen their own handsaws and backsaws.

11 - 12 Oct 2025

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

This is a great beginning woodturning class- in a weekend format

Mon 13 Oct 2025

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

get a handle on this misunderstood tool! get over your fear of it!!

18 Oct 2025 - 10 Nov 2025

two 3-day weekends

This is a great transitional William & Mary to Queen Anne piece of furniture that will look great in your house! And- it has a Connecticut history!

Sat 18 Oct 2025

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

This is just a fascinating and unique process- be sure to check it out!

24 - 25 Oct 2025

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Working with plywood & solid stock- great for projects around the home!

25 - 26 Oct 2025

2 days, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

This two day class is tailored especially for woodworkers who are uneasy about the finishing process and wish to master the basic knowledge and techniques that will enable professional finishing results using easily available materials.

Sun 26 Oct 2025

9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours 30 minutes)

If you have been thinking about it, or you own one- or you are just curious- this is the class for you!