Woodworking Classes in Atlanta

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As a developing artist, you need personalized, supportive evaluation to improve your techniques. This is your chance to bring your finished art and work-in-progress for respectful, careful feedback via group discussion and teacher-led demos. We'll pay special attention to your ability to convey the intricacy of your subject. Are your details complete?...

Have you ever wanted to try wood turning? Join us in this class and learn how to turn a bowl. You will complete an attractive bowl of your own design about six inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. Also learn about the wood lathe, how to use basic tools and properties of wood for making different objects. Use the skills from this class to move on to...

In Fundamentals of Woodworking I, you will learn the basic aspects, safety measures and uses of power tools and furniture assembly procedures. You will complete a small wall hanging cabinet. You will gain hands-on experience with basic joinery' how to "4 square" a board as well as hardware installation by the end of the last session. Tools Required: ...

Have you ever wanted to try wood turning? Join us in this class and learn how to turn spindles. You will complete an attractive bud vase in either walnut or cherry. Also learn about the wood lathe, how to use basic tools and properties of wood for making different objects. Use the skills from this class to move on to other more advanced turning classes....

This intensive weekend class is especially designed by Sabiha to provide you with a solid foundation in wood shop safety and the proper use of hand and stationary power tools. You'll learn to operate a jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw and router and use joinery techniques that will employ rabbets, miters and dovetail splines; all made using various...

This class will cover the basics of turning pens on a wood lathe. You'll learn about stock preparation, the tools and supplies needed to create and turn the wood blanks, and basic lathe safety. This class is a great introduction to basic wood turning and in just one short evening, you get to go home with a handsome wooden pen of your own creation....

Whether you're a rank beginner or are looking for a refresher course in turning, this basic bowl turning class is a fun and rewarding way to learn the simple pleasures of wood turning. Unlike many woodworking projects that can take days or even weeks to complete, handsome turned wooden bowls can be made in a short amount of time and prove both artful...