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Essick Woodworking School

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5-Day Class

5-day class is for beginner to advanced students with the option of selecting one of our designs or one of there own choosing. Classes are usually limited to two student so there is plenty of one on one instruction. Students in these classes are also eligible to stay in one of our guest rooms for no additional charge. Most projects are completed except for finish in five days but if addition time is needed, Saturday may be added for $250.

$1120 for 5 days

deposit $250

Sawdust 101

In this class we start at zero. Our goal is to offer beginners a safe and fun introduction to woodworking. Safe use of most of the common hand and power tools will be thoroughly covered. Safety is a high priority and we will make sure everyone learns good habits when using power tools. Students will choose two of the three projects we offer and leave Sunday with two completed projects new skills and added confidence.

$415

All material included

deposit $210

Sculptured Stool

In this weekend class you will learn techniques and methods used to freehand shape and sculpt wood. All materials provided to make one sculptured stool. Lots of fun and leave with a very nice stool of your own making.

$475

All materials included

deposit $240

THIS CLASS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

Private Class

Private classes are tailored to the specific needs of the student, and we will work side by side with you from conception, design and build. Typically in these classes we work with students on a personal project they don't feel ready to take on solo.

$2400 for 5 days

deposit $500

THIS CLASS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED

Single days by arrangement

$550/day

Projects

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Pedestal Table

5-Day Class: We have taken a classic Shaker design and moderized it with a more contempary shape. We use our carbon fiber lamination method to strengthen the legs. Student will use die grinders and hand shaping methods to build legs

Sculptured Rocker

Sculptured Rocker

10-Day Class: This is a complex project using many shaping, grinding and sanding tools. A difficult but satisfying project. We also offer the option of doing the more traditional Maloof style seven spindle back

Morris Chair

5-Day Class: Our most popular project. Domino joinery and vaccume bag lamination for arms. Most finish in five days but some need additional time on Saturday

Maui Coffee Table

Maui Coffee Table

5-Day Class: Watch short video as Judy builds beautiful Cherry table in our 5-Day class.

Greene & Greene Chair

Greene & Greene Chair

5-Day Class: Our take on a contemporary look for a Greene & Greene design. A modern classic.

Armed Dining Chair

Armed Dining Chair

5-Day Class: Clean modern design with sculpured seat. Learn seat carving, vaccune bag lamination and exposed Domino joinery.

Sculptured Stool

Sculptured Stool

Weekend Class: Learn skills and tools used to create sculptured furniture.

Sawdust 101

Weekend Class: Choose any two projects. A very fun class. Learn safe use of most common shop power tools and leave with two finished projects.

Router Table

5-Day Class: In this project you will learn skills used in modern cabinet making such as building and installing door and drawers and installation of euro hinges. plus leave with one of the most useful tools in the shop.

Flex Back Rocker

Flex Back Rocker

5-Day Class: This is our steamlined version of the sculptured rocker. Same graceful lines minus the sculptured transitions. Carved seat, vaccume baged back and laminated rockers. A comfortable and atractive contemporary design.

Flex back dining chair

Flex back dining chair

5-Day Class: A contempary design in any wood. Back is laminated with wood and carbon fiber for flexibility and strength.

Sculptured Bar Stool

Sculptured Bar Stool

5-Day Class: Learn sculpture furniture skills and tools building this comfy bar stool

Craftsman Side Table

Craftsman Side Table

5-Day Class: One of our most difficult and time consuming projects. Many finish in five days but some need extra day. The Ebony plugs and inlays are what take the addional time but a very attractive piece.

Morris Rocker

5-Day Class: A rocking version of our popular Morris chair. Slightly smaller in size and very comfortable