| WINNIPEG January - April 2009 Schedule |
| Thursday |
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| This is a fundamental course for women and men who would like to take up the hobby of woodworking. Each student will learn, step by step, the machinery used in a woodworking shop with emphasis on safety and proper user techniques. In this hands-on course, each student will build a small project while using machines and hand tools such as the tablesaw, drill press, planer, jointer, scroll saw, router etc. Materials are extra. Instructor: Warren Bradshaw |
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| Tuesday |
Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Whether you are building a kitchen, entertainment center, bathroom or a built in china cabinet, the basics of building the cabinet is the same. This course deals with the use of man made materials like melamines, veneers, plastic laminates and how to use them. You will learn cabinet construction techniques, hinge boring, edge banding, machining and assembly. Instructor - Warren Bradshaw |
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| Monday |
Apr 13 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| All shops benefit from the use of jigs and templates. A well-designed jig makes your work safer, easier and more efficient. Templates ensure that you get accurate repeatable results every time. This course demonstrates a variety of jigs for the tablesaw, bandsaw, drill press, router and more. There will also be discussion on the effective design & construction of jigs so that you can create your own customized shop solutions. Instructor: Warren Bradshaw
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| Wednesday |
Mar 4 |
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| A class designed for ladies who are new to woodturning. Emphasis will be on safety uisng the wood lathe and proper use of the various turning tools. The project is a 7" open faced bowl that should be finished within the 4 hour class. Material sots of $15.00 applies. Instructor: Colin Turnbull |
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| Sunday |
Feb 22 |
11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Sunday |
Apr 12 |
11:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Come and spend a day learning how much fun your scroll saw can be. In this hands-on class you will learn all about blade tensioning and selection in order to get the most out of your scroll saw. This class will cover working with different materials like plywood, hardwood, plastic, glass, metals etc. You will transfer patterns, do bevel cuts, stack cutting, compound cuts and angle cutting. Projects will include ornamental projects and a collapsible bowl. Machines and materials are supplied. |
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| Saturday |
Feb 21 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Monday |
Apr 6 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Want to build a shop but you're not sure where to start? Or you have a shop and are not pleased with your layout? This course is for you. Learn the basics of shop design, machinery and power tool selection. Questions will be raised to focus on design considerations for your personal needs, thereby creating a space that will cater to you. Instructor: Warren Bradshaw |
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| Thursday |
Feb 26 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday |
Apr 8 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| This course is designed for beginners who have not yet used or have just purchased a tool and are looking for information on how to use it. The student will learn proper operating procedures, safety tips and features, cutting tool selection and some basic hands on techniques enabling you to go home and feel more comfortable starting your next project. Note: Each student is welcome to bring his own machine. Instructor - Eric Lindgren |
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| Monday |
Mar 16 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Furniture makers find the tablesaw to be an indispensable piece of equipment in the workshop. This course focuses on safety, blade selection, cutting techniques, special jigs and “tricks of the trade”. You will learn dadoing, tenoning, mitering, proper set-up and maintenance. Instructor: Warren Bradshaw |
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| Thursday |
Feb 12 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Wednesday |
Mar 25 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Using rough lumber is the most economical way to build your furniture projects usually costing 1/3 or less than finished wood. Along with this though comes the problems of cupped, bowed, inwind and crooked lumber and you will be shown how to straighten it. A thorough look at the set-up, adjustments and proper techniques of using the thickness planer and the jointer will be learned. Instructor: Warren Bradshaw |
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| Saturday |
Feb 14 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Saturday |
Apr 4 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| This hands-on course is designed for beginner pyrographers who are interested in an economical, yet very rewarding hobby. You will learn the basic and proper procedures including the safety tips that allow you to create pictures and decorations on various wood surfaces. A wood burner is required for this class and it can be purchased for an extra $15 fee from Canadian Woodworker. All other materials will be supplied. Instructor - Eric Lindgren |
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| Saturday |
Feb 28 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Saturday |
Apr 11 |
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
| This course will lead the student into the combined mystic of wood burning with the magic of color. You will burn and color a plaque. The technique of blending color with the burned image will open and diversify the student's opportunity to create original pictures within these mediums. Students need to supply their own burner. All other materials will be supplied. Burners are available at Canadian Woodworker. Instructor - Eric Lindgren |
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| Saturday |
Mar 7, 14, 21 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| This course is perfect for the beginner. You will learn a good variety of techniques where a minimum investment in tools is required. Success in any form of wood carving comes from your ability to maintain and control your chisels. Learn tool selection and function, sharpening and maintenance for the foundation you need for a life time of carving enjoyment. Tools and a $15 material charge for 2 precut carving blanks are extra. Instructor - Peter Peersman |
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| Saturday |
Mar 28, Apr 4, 11, 18 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| For those who are already comfortable around carving tools, we offer Carving- The Next Step. You will have the choice of your own project, whether it be relief, pierced or in the round, or join Peter with his chosen project. You will learn the little extras that help bring your carving to life. Peter will offer to supply the carving blank and pattern for an extra $15.00 material fee. Instructor - Peter Peersman |
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| Friday |
Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 17, 24, May 1 |
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm |
| This fundamental course is designed to introduce the novice to turning. Fundamentals of the lathe, tools and safety will be discussed, followed by demonstrations of proper sharpening techniques, basic spindle and face plate turning. Each student will experience "hands on" education and will leave the course with sufficient knowledge to either make a wise purchase or run their existing lathe to its full capacity. Instructor: Stan Born |
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Please call the store to confirm your class on the day it is scheduled to run.
G.S.T. is extra on all classes.
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