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• Woodshop: Building a George Nakashima Style Bench

  • Start
    09/21/2024
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  • End
    11/09/2024
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  • Schedule
    8 sessions
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Building a George Nakashima Style Bench
  

  In this 8 week intensive course, you will create your very own Conoid

  Bench in the style of George Nakashima. The second week we will take a field trip to select your bench slab material (this will be a separate charge of about $200-$400 that is not included in your registration fee).

  Using appropriate power and hand tools, students will be guided to fashion all component parts, from raw wood, necessary to create a correctly executed Nakashima style bench.  Students will learn design considerations as well as construction and finishing techniques necessary to complete their bench.
  
  The class will consist of eight 6 hr sessions on consecutive Saturdays.  Please make sure you can attend classes as new skills will be taught each week and the time in class is necessary for completing the bench.
  

  Learning Objectives:

  -design and build your own conoid bench

  -learn how to safely use the lathe 

  -learn how to shave and taper spindles with a spoke shave

  
  

  Instructor: Kent

  This class is offered to members only, as students will need to have taken a woodshop orientation class. 

  Member Cost: $1500

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• Crafting a Wooden Turner Spatula: A 3-Hour Workshop

  • When
    10/22/2024
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    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    112 Quality Lane
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  Crafting a Wooden Turner Spatula: A 3-Hour Workshop

  Join us for a fun and rewarding 3-hour woodworking workshop where you'll create your own custom wooden turner spatula! This hands-on class will teach you the basics of woodworking, from selecting the perfect wood to shaping, sanding, and finishing a functional and beautiful kitchen tool. Using a combination of a band saw, sanders, and various hand tools, you'll learn how to craft a spatula that is both ergonomic and durable. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a handcrafted spatula ready for everyday use.
  

  Students will learn:

  • How to choose the right wood for your spatula
  • Band saw techniques for shaping the spatula
  • Proper use of sanders to achieve a smooth, even surface
  • Hand tool techniques for refining edges and details
  • Finishing methods for protecting and enhancing the wood

  Who Should Attend:

   This course is perfect for beginners as well as intermediate woodworkers who want to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchen tool.

  Tools and Materials:

   All tools, including band saws, sanders, and hand tools, will be provided, along with the wood for your project. Students are welcome to bring their own tools if they prefer.

  
  

  When: Tuesday, October 22

  Member: $50

  Non Member: $65

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• Introduction to X-Carve CNC

  • When
    10/24/2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Ln, Rutland
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  Introducing the X-Carve!!

  This machine can do it all! Check out this link to see what it's all about.

  In this introductory lesson we will teach you how to:

  • Turn on the X-Carve
  • Import a file
  • Set up the machine  to carve your project
  • Use and application of the X-Carve in different scenarios
  • Gain access to the shared X-Carve MINT calendar to reserve to use

  This session is for MINT members only, and is taking place on Thursday, October 24th  from 6PM to 8PM. 

  Cost: $15.00

  Instructor: Tom

  Please note that in order to take this course, you need to have had an orientation to the woodshop.  

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• Woodshop Orientation

  • When
    11/06/2024
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    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The MINT, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland, VT
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  Introduction to the MINT Woodshop

  Come on everybody; let's make some sawdust!

  Take a tour through the wood shop and learn how to use some of the more common woodworking tools. 

  In this class you will learn the safe way to:   

  • Cut with a compound miter saw (chopsaw)
  • Use our SawStop tablesaw
  • Use both the jointer and planer 
  • Use a variety handtools and measuring techniques

  Absolutely no experience is necessary! If you have any interest in woodworking this is the class for you. 

  Think safety first: bring you own safety glasses if you desire. There will be some on-hand to borrow as well.

  Instructor: Dan

  Fee: $15 members

  
  

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