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• Edge Grain Cutting Board - Part 1

  • When
    April 26, 2025
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    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The Shop Huntsville
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    3

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  Create Your Own Edge Grain Cutting Board

  Embark on a hands-on journey to craft your very own edge grain cutting board! This class is perfect for woodwork enthusiasts, whether you're a beginner or have some experience under your tool belt.
  

  What You’ll Learn:

  • Safety Practices: Learn essential safety tips to keep your woodworking experience enjoyable and accident-free.
  • Learn to distinguish end grain from edge grain: There’s a difference.
  • Wood Selection: Discover the best types of wood for cutting boards and why edge grain is a durable choice.
  • Gluing Techniques: Explore different gluing methods to ensure your board is sturdy and long-lasting.
  • Smoothing and Sanding: Master the art of planing and sanding wood to achieve smooth, even surfaces.
  • Edge Finishing:  Optionally use the router table to round or chamfer the edges of your creation.
  • Finishing Touches: Apply food-safe finishes to protect your board and enhance its natural beauty.

  What You’ll Make:

  By the end of the class, you'll have a stunning, custom edge grain cutting board to take home. Each board is not only a practical kitchen tool but also a unique piece of art you can be proud of.

  Note: While not a bladeless class, the strips to make the cutting boards will be precut to various widths in order to maximize design and glue up time.

  This is a two session class, please reserve a Part II class to complete your cutting board:
  

  • Part I 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday
  • Part II 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday - the next day (free)

   OR

  • Part II 10:00 AM to 1:00PM the following Saturday (free)

  About your Instructor:  Phil Kern been an avid woodworker all his life and enjoys solving problems and making everything from garden obelisks to bluebird houses. He worked backstage at many theatre companies in Huntsville building sets and set pieces as well as many home projects.  He has 2 daughters who among their many other talents also share his passion for working with wood. 

  ** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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• Machine Sewing Introduction: A Beginner's Workshop

  • When
    April 26, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The Shop Huntsville
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  MACHINE SEWING INTRODUCTION: A BEGINNER'S WORKSHOP

  Discover the joy of sewing in this beginner-friendly workshop! Whether you're looking to repair clothing, create home decor, or design your own fashions, this class is the perfect place to start. You'll learn the basics of operating a sewing machine, including threading, selecting stitches, and adjusting tension. Through hands-on practice, you'll complete a simple project—sa tote bag —to take home and show off your new skills.

  Our experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you gain confidence in using your machine and understanding essential sewing techniques. All materials are provided, and no prior sewing experience is needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and a desire to create!

  About Your Instructor:  Alisha Renata is a multi-talented fabric and jewelry artist who creates clothing, jewelry and leather wearables for everyday fantasy, performance art, festivals and cosplay. She enjoys sewing, crochet, knitting and jewelry creation as well as riding her motorcycle.

  ** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.
  

  
  

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• Edge Grain Cutting Board - Part 2

  • When
    April 27, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Shop Huntsville
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Create Your Own Edge Grain Cutting Board

  After completing the steps in part I if the class, you will finish your cutting board and prepare it for use at home. This class is included with your purchase of the Part I class.
  

  What You’ll Learn:

  In Part II:
  

  • Smoothing and Sanding: Master the art of planing and sanding wood to achieve smooth, even surfaces.
  • Edge Finishing:  Optionally use the router table to round or chamfer the edges of your creation.
  • Finishing Touches: Apply food-safe finishes to protect your board and enhance its natural beauty.

  This is a two session class, Part I class is required.

  About your Instructor:  Phil Kern been an avid woodworker all his life and enjoys solving problems and making everything from garden obelisks to bluebird houses. He worked backstage at many theatre companies in Huntsville building sets and set pieces as well as many home projects.  He has 2 daughters who among their many other talents also share his passion for working with wood. 

  
  

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• Edge Grain Cutting Board - Part 2

  • When
    May 03, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    The Shop Huntsville
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Create Your Own Edge Grain Cutting Board

  After completing the steps in part I if the class, you will finish your cutting board and prepare it for use at home. This class is included with your purchase of the Part I class.
  

  What You’ll Learn:

  In Part II

  • Smoothing and Sanding: Master the art of planing and sanding wood to achieve smooth, even surfaces.
  • Edge Finishing:  Optionally use the router table to round or chamfer the edges of your creation.
  • Finishing Touches: Apply food-safe finishes to protect your board and enhance its natural beauty.

  This is a two session class, Part I class is required.

  About your Instructor:  Phil Kern been an avid woodworker all his life and enjoys solving problems and making everything from garden obelisks to bluebird houses. He worked backstage at many theatre companies in Huntsville building sets and set pieces as well as many home projects.  He has 2 daughters who among their many other talents also share his passion for working with wood. 

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• Silk Screen Printing T-Shirt or Hoodie Class

  • When
    May 17, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    The Shop Huntsville
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Silk Screen Printing T-Shirt or Hoodie Class

  Discover the art of silk screen printing in this hands-on workshop. You'll learn the fundamentals of screen printing while creating your choice of your own custom T-shirt or hoodie. This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their skills.  Students should have some idea of the design they’d like to screen print.  At a minimum it should be at least a hand drawing or for a digital design, please bring it on a flash drive. 

  What You’ll Learn:

  • Screen mesh, mesh count, the effects of mesh count on your project
  • How to choose a screen based on your project
  • Preparing your design on the computer using Corel Draw or Photoshop
  • Prepare the screen Coating and burning image
  • How to prep art for a screen
  • Setting up the screen printing station
  • Applying ink and printing your design
  • Curing and finishing your T-shirt or hoodie
  • Learn to clean up and reclaim screens 

  Class includes all materials including the T-shirt or hoodie.

  ** Classes are transferable up to 48 hours before class, but not refundable.

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