Woodworking Classes

Sorby Free Demo Day

Saturday, May 31st: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Instructor:Kevin Bedgood

Kevin Bedgood, the US educator for Robert Sorby Tools and nationally known woodturner with more than 30 years of experience turning, will answer questions and demonstrate a variety of Robert Sorby Products.

He will present and demonstrate:

• The ProEdge sharpening System
• The New 3-piece bowl turning set
• Spiraling and Texturing Tools
• The SteadyPro 
• Turnmaster
• Excelsior Line
• The standard Robert Sorby Turning Tools.

For more information call (828) 326-9663
This is a free demonstration

Spoon Carving Class

Sunday, June 8th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Sam Tallman

Using a few simple hand tools, the students will learn how to make a fully functional and finished cooking spoon. The class is targeted to beginner to intermediate carving students with little or no carving experience, and can be taught to students as young as 12 yrs old. Students will be taught tool care and safety. All tools and materials will be provided for each student with the opportunity to purchase unfinished spoons for students that would like to continue spoon carving on their own.

For more information call 828-326-9663
$50 for class.
Class Size:12, Minimum Age 12
Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Bowl Design

Saturday, June 14th: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Bob Lyon

Understanding Form: The Bowl
This class will focus on several different bowl forms. The S-curve, the Modified S, The Straight and Curved, the Parabola and bowl forms influenced by the catenary arch.

 There will be at least one PowerPoint presentation illustrating these various forms and other interesting aspects of our craft, and each participant will receive a PDF that discusses bowls and other important turning information. 

Each person will spend the class experimenting at the lathe on each suggested form, or a personal selection of forms. 

The class will conclude with a discussion of our successes and how we might improve our next attempts. 

Final sanding and finishing will take place back in your shops. The emphasis will be on understanding the form you’re trying to make, and practicing the techniques necessary to bring together the various parts of the bowl.

Key Points:

• Lathe Safety
• Using the side ground bowl gouge along with other edge tools
• Shape Terminology
• Learn to think creatively
• Learn in a stress-free environment

Some wood will be provided, but each person is encouraged to bring several blanks either wet or dry, you don’t want to run out of material during the class.

Robert Lyon received an MFA from the Tyler School of Art and is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the School of Visual Art and Design at the Univ. of South Carolina. His work has been featured in numerous museums and galleries, including The Center for Art in Wood, Blue Spiral 1 Gallery, Vero Beach Museum of Art, New Orleans Museum of Art, McKissick Museum, and Columbia Museum of Art. Robert was a resident fellow at the 2009 Windgate International Turning Exchange sponsored by The Center for Art in Wood in Philadelphia, and was awarded the 2014 Individual Artist Fellowship in Craft from the South Carolina Arts Commission.

For more information call (828) 326-9663
$75 for class
Class Size:12

Mohawk Wood Touchup and Repair Workshop

Wednesday, July 9th : 8:00am - 5:00pm

Classes begin promptly at 8:00am and end at 5:00pm.
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early.
Students are allowed one hour for lunch.

Receive professional training for you and your personnel using the most up-to-date wood touch-up and repair techniques in the industry! Experienced Mohawk instructors will work with each student to ensure that upon completion of the workshop, each student has achieved the repair techniques needed to enhance their business.

Upon completion of the program, each student will receive:
• A take-home Wood Touch-Up & Repair Kit in a professional carry case worth $800+
• A certificate of course completion signed by our experienced Mohawk instructors  

Learn Wood Touch-Up & Repair Skills

• Damage Analysis
• Replacing Color
• Filling of Damages
• Grain Replacement
• Spot Finish Application
• Sheen Adjustment
• Scratch Removal
• Finish Care

Through the curriculum you will learn:

• Repair of gouges, deep scratches, burn marks, broken corners and edges
• Proper use of wax filler sticks, epoxy fillers and adhesives
• Color matching principles - Primary and secondary colors, effects of white and black colors and color intensity levels
• Valuable repair application techniques: touch-up using aerosols, using markers and other proven methods

Cost $900 Per Person
$20 Discount each for 2 or more persons!
$25 Discount for Registering 30 Days in advance!

Students will take home a Wood Student Kit* with a professional carrying case worth approximately $800!
*Kits cannot be taken on planes. Kit and case including shipping box - weight: 64 lb. (24”W X 19 1/2" L x 29 1⁄2"H)

Student Wood Touch-Up Kit Includes:

• Blendal Stick Assortment
• Assorted Aerosols
• Hard Fill Burn In Kit
• Markers
• Brush Tip Marker Assortment
• CA Glues
• Fil-Stiks®
• Epoxy Stick
• Sandpaper Assortment
• 2 Part Roller Case

For more information call (800) 545-0047
$900.00 for class price Class fee includes instruction and supplies.

Dates and locations are subject to change without notice. Please confirm that the class is being held before booking airline reservations. Mohawk is not responsible for non-refundable tickets or change fees. Kits cannot be taken on planes. Lunch is not included and is on your own. Hotel accommodations are not included with tuition. Students are responsible for their own hotel reservations and charges.

Collars and Finials

Saturday, July 12th: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor:Ric Erkes

Ric joined the North Carolina Woodturners in 1998 and has been turning for fun ever since. His demonstrations are known for their simple jigs and techniques and easy-to-follow instruction. He has taught at the John C. Campbell Folk Art School and done numerous demos for clubs in the area. His woodturning career has been a continuing evolution of exploring the creative possibilities that the lathe can provide. 

You can check out his work on Instagram, @its_rics_turn.

No tool or materials are needed for this class

For more information call (828) 326-9663
$75 for class
Class Size:12

Chinese Hat Box Class

Saturday, August 9th from 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Scarlette Rouse

Scarlette Rouse is an experienced woodworker and woodturning instructor who creates beautiful and functional pieces from wood. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and skills with others. Whether a beginner or an experienced woodworker, you can learn new techniques and create stunning works of art under her guidance.

For more information call 828-326-9663
$75 for class.
Class Size: 12, Minimum Age 12
Experience Level: Beginner

Intro to Foredom Power Carving

Saturday, August 16th from 10:00am - 2:00pm
Instructors:
Steve Robertson – Morganton, NC
Darlene Tarlton - Taylorsville, NC
Tom Mock – Advance, NC
Mike Bennett – Statesville, NC

Each student of this introductory power carving class will be able after their first class to carve a shorebird or a spoon, students choice, and take it home to enjoy.

The first part of the class will be a complete discussion about the maintenance and safety requirements when using Foredom carving units; then, students will see lots of types of burrs and accessories that can be used. After this, the students will head to a station to carve their own shorebird or spoon and take instruction from the great teachers who will be there to help with the project.

For more information call 828-326-9663
$50 for class. 
Class Size: Max 8 - Min 6

Threading Acorns Made Easy

Saturday, October 11th: 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Instructor:Kevin Felderhoff

Join us for a fun and informative class where you’ll learn to turn a beautiful threaded acorn – an heirloom-quality keepsake that showcases skill and creativity.

Using a Tap and Die system, you’ll discover an easier way to create clean, functional threads, with the bonus of interchangeable lids for a custom touch. An instruction sheet will be provided. Basic woodturning tools are required, and I will supply all the specialty tools needed for threading.

This demonstration-style class will emphasize:

• Safe and efficient turning techniques
• How to use Tap and Die tools for threading
• Wood grain orientation and its visual impact
• Selecting wood that highlights natural beauty

Whether creating a single acorn or a small collection, this project offers a rewarding way to build your turning skills while making something special.

For more information call (828) 326-9663
$75 for class
Class Size:12

25th Annual Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza

Friday, October 17th from 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm

Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.

Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths and offering expert advice. 

There will also be over 20 free demos, and crafts and games for your little ones. there will be plenty to see and learn. 

Soap carving will be returning again this year. Join us Friday, October 17th, and Saturday, October 18th, 2025 to learn how to make soap carvings.

For more information visit https://www.woodworkingextravaganza.com/

Sunny Scrollers Meeting

First Sunday of the Month, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Join us to talk scroll saw. We bring what we have been working on. Mostly we have fun! Everyone is welcome!

Event is Free
For more information call (919) 876-0707

North Carolina Woodcarvers Association Meeting

Second Sunday of the Month, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Providing educational programs. Promoting events of interest to woodcarvers. Provide the network to bring NC woodcarving clubs and carvers together. Provide excellent programs on woodcarving topics. Provide information on woodcarving and events of interest

Event is Free
For more information call (919) 876-0707

Triangle Woodworkers Meeting

Third Tuesday of the Month, 7:00pm

The TWA is dedicated to teaching woodworking techniques through seminars, classes, and workshops.

Event is Free
For more information call (919) 876-0707

Intro to WoodWorking

Saturday, May 17th: 9:00am - 4:00pm & Sunday, May 18th: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor:Doug Eisenhauer

If you're interested in woodworking but unsure where to start, this class is perfect for you. This hands-on workshop is designed for adult beginners. In the class, you will learn about shop safety, wood selection, joinery techniques, how to square a board, and how to build a small project. You'll get hands-on experience using a table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, and various hand tools.

Please note that students are required to wear eye and hearing protection during all machinery exercises, and you must provide your own safety equipment. The class fee covers instruction and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 participants.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$175.00 for class price Class fee includes instruction and supplies.
Class size: 6

Intro to Marquetry

Saturday, June 7th from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Charlie Brown

Students will receive instruction and all materials, necessary to complete one 5"x 7" mounted marquetry picture to take home. Hand-operated fret saws will also be furnished for use during the class and will be available for purchase at the end of the class. Saws are sold by the instructor and cash or check is accepted. Students are requested to pack a lunch if desired since only a short lunch break is planned due to the time necessary to complete the picture.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$130 for class.
Class Size:6

Intro to Bowl Turning Class

Saturday, June 14th from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Meryl Valnew

In this hands-on class, you will learn how to turn a wooden bowl on a lathe. The focus will be on developing the skills necessary to achieve excellent results every time.

We will create a small, traditional bowl while discussing tool selection and usage. Additionally, we will cover the proper sharpening techniques for the tools used in bowl turning. 

Please wear jeans and a T-shirt. Class size is limited to 6 participants.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$150 for class.This price includes blanks
Class Size:6

Intro to WoodWorking

Saturday, June 21st: 9:00am - 4:00pm & Sunday, June 22nd: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Instructor:Doug Eisenhauer

If you're interested in woodworking but unsure where to start, this class is perfect for you. This hands-on workshop is designed for adult beginners. In the class, you will learn about shop safety, wood selection, joinery techniques, how to square a board, and how to build a small project. You'll get hands-on experience using a table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, and various hand tools.

Please note that students are required to wear eye and hearing protection during all machinery exercises, and you must provide your own safety equipment. The class fee covers instruction and supplies. Class size is limited to 8 participants.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$175.00 for class price Class fee includes instruction and supplies.
Class size: 6

Intro to Chip Carving Class

Saturday, June 28th from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Billy Jenkins

This hands-on class is designed for beginners interested in the art of chip carving. The course will start with a discussion on safety protocols, knife fundamentals, and sharpening techniques. Practice boards will be provided to help students become comfortable with knife handling, body positioning, and carving various basic chip designs.

Students will then learn design fundamentals and transfer techniques to carve an actual project. The session will conclude with a discussion on finishing techniques. 

Students are required to bring a chip carving knife and Kevlar anti-cut gloves; all other materials will be provided. Class size is limited to 6 participants.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$130 for class. The price includes blanks
Class Size:6

Into To Woodturning

Saturday, July 12th: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Meryl Valnes

This class offers a thorough introduction to the fundamentals of woodturning and is recommended as a prerequisite for any advanced turning courses.

You will learn about the machines, tools, and techniques involved in woodturning, enabling you to fully enjoy the creative process while avoiding the common frustrations that many beginners encounter. For comfort, we suggest wearing jeans and T-shirts.

During this class, you will complete projects such as making a mallet and a pen. Please note that the class size is limited to 6 participants.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$150.00 for class price Class fee includes instruction and supplies.
Class size: 6

Intro to Lidded Box Turning

Saturday, July 26th from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Meryl Valnes

Join us for a hands-on class where you will learn how to turn an end-grain lidded box with a finial. 

The focus will be on developing the skills needed to achieve excellent results every time. If time allows, we will create a second box. Some prior turning experience is beneficial. We will cover tool selection, usage, and sharpening techniques. 

Please wear jeans and a T-shirt. Class size is limited to 4 participants.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$150 for class.This price includes blanks
Class Size:4

Turning a Natural Edge Bowl

Saturday, August 2nd: 9:00am - 4:00pm

This unique class will teach us how to turn a balanced natural Edge Bowl. Unlike a traditional bowl, where the top is flat, the natural edge bowl will have the bark from the outside of the tree left on. The top will not be flat. Balancing the bowl so that the highest part of the rim and the lowest part of the rim line up properly. 

This class requires that you have some experience with turning a bowl and the proper tool handling. These topics will be part of the class, and you will better understand the technique of turning a natural edge bow. 

Jeans and a T-shirt are recommended. The class size is 6. The cost is $150.00 per person attending.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$150.00 for class price Class fee includes instruction and supplies.
Class size: 6

Turning a “Lover’s Tree” (Captive ring Christmas tree)

Saturday, August 9th from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Meryl Valnes

This class will teach you how to make a Lover's Tree (a captive ring Christmas tree). A basic understanding of spindle turning is required. All tools will be provided, along with instructions on how to use them. Safety equipment and materials will also be supplied. Jeans and T-shirts are recommended. The class size is limited to 4 participants.

For more information call (919) 876-0707
$150 for class.This price includes blanks
Class Size:4

25th Annual Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza

Friday, October 17th from 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm

Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.

Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths and offering expert advice. 

There will also be over 20 free demos, and crafts and games for your little ones. there will be plenty to see and learn. 

Soap carving will be returning again this year. Join us Friday, October 17th, and Saturday, October 18th, 2025 to learn how to make soap carvings.

For more information visit https://www.woodworkingextravaganza.com/

Every Wednesday from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Carolina Scrollers Free Scroll Saw Demo
The Carolina Scrollers demonstrate scroll saw tips and techniques and answer questions.

Demo is Free.
For more information about the Carolina Scrollers visit their website

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 10:00am - 2:00pm

Triad Woodcarvers Free Carving Demo
The Triad Wood Carvers hold free wood carving demonstrations

Demo is Free.
For more information about the Triad Wood Carvers visit their website

Saturday May 24th from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Festool Track Saw Demo
Discover the difference of the tracksaw that started it all. Festool Track Saws have been the star of many home renovation shows from This Old House to popular YouTube Videos. Find out easy ways to cut plywood and many large sheet goods without needing a big expensive tablesaw.

Demo is Free.
For more information call 336-768-9663

Epoxy Art: Crafting Custom Coasters

Saturday, May 31st: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Brittney Carbone

If you’re interested in epoxy but have never worked with it, this is the class for you. We’ll cover setting up your space, the correct equipment to prepare and wear, and best practices for a successful epoxy pour. We will work with an epoxy that is best for coating surfaces, which can range from finishing a tabletop to making beautiful designs on a surface. 

This particular epoxy is also workable for shallow molds. We will learn our epoxy skills by designing two types of coasters; one will be cast, and the other will be flood-coated on wood.

Brittney Carbone

Brittney is a dynamic mixed-media artist and educator. Equipped with a Master’s in Art Education and over a decade of teaching experience, including at maker and DIY venues, such as The Catskill Mountain Maker’s Camp, and Workbench Con, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to both her artistic creations and educational endeavors. Driven by a passion for pushing the boundaries of artistic expression, Brittney is particularly drawn to the versatile medium of epoxy. Her artistic journey involves a fusion of modern experimentation with traditional roots in painting, drawing, and textured surfaces, to create multi-dimensional artworks. Brittney’s work reflects a commitment to continuous exploration and growth within the ever-evolving art landscape.

For more information call (336) 768-9663
$75 for class
Class Size:16

Spoon Carving Class

Sunday, June 13th from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Sam Tallman

Using a few simple hand tools, the students will learn how to make a fully functional and finished cooking spoon. The class is targeted to beginner to intermediate carving students with little or no carving experience, and can be taught to students as young as 12 yrs old. Students will be taught tool care and safety. All tools and materials will be provided for each student with the opportunity to purchase unfinished spoons for students that would like to continue spoon carving on their own.

For more information call (336) 768-9663
$55 for class.
Class Size:12, Minimum Age 12
Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

25th Annual Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza

Friday, October 17th from 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm

Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.

Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths and offering expert advice. 

There will also be over 20 free demos, and crafts and games for your little ones. there will be plenty to see and learn. 

Soap carving will be returning again this year. Join us Friday, October 17th, and Saturday, October 18th, 2025 to learn how to make soap carvings.

For more information visit https://www.woodworkingextravaganza.com/

Tuesday Turning Demos

Tuesdays, 9:30am -11:30pm

Every Tuesday from 9:30am to 11:30am, join us for an informal Woodturning demo in-store. Using a wide range of woodturning tools to create small projects, demonstrating different tools and techniques.

For more information call (828) 687-3940

Chip Carving Class

Friday & Saturday, June 13th - 14th: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Rick Svitzer

Chip Carving is a type of decorative woodcarving used to decorate an existing wooden object and not to create the object itself. 

 Only two knives are required, and the carving is done by hand without chisels or mallets. Two ceramic sharpening stones are used to sharpen and polish the knife blades. 

This class will teach the basic skills for chip carving using a practice board. You will also have an optional project board to start in class and finish at home.

Students need to bring the following:

• 0.5 mm mechanical pencil
• 12” ruler with both inches and millimeters
• A compass that can draw a 6” circle

Rick Svitzer has been chip carving off and on for 40 years. He prefers to chip-carve objects that have a practical use and are not just objects to display. He has taught chip carving at the Campbell Folk School as Wayne Barton’s assistant for 12 years. He has won first place in the Woodcarving Magazine wood carving competition in the chip carving category.

For more information call (828) 687-3940
$75 for class
Class Size:8

Spoon Carving Class

Sunday, June 22nd from 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Instructor: Sam Tallman

Using a few simple hand tools, the students will learn how to make a fully functional and finished cooking spoon. The class is targeted to beginner to intermediate carving students with little or no carving experience, and can be taught to students as young as 12 yrs old. Students will be taught tool care and safety. All tools and materials will be provided for each student with the opportunity to purchase unfinished spoons for students that would like to continue spoon carving on their own.

For more information call 828-687-3940
$55 for class.
Class Size:12, Minimum Age 12
Experience Level: Beginner/Intermediate

25th Annual Klingspor's Woodworking Extravaganza

Friday, October 17th from 9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 18th from 9:00am - 4:00pm

Hickory Metro Convention Center
1960 13th Ave Dr. SE, Hickory, NC 28602

Every October, Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop sponsors and hosts the ONLY woodworking show of its kind in North Carolina on October 17th & 18th. The Woodworking Extravaganza, at the Hickory Metro Convention Center in Hickory, NC.

Folks from the surrounding fifteen states travel to attend. In 2010, for example, over 4,500 people attended this event. This year there will be 50+ Vendors Many hosting their own booths and offering expert advice. 

There will also be over 20 free demos, and crafts and games for your little ones. there will be plenty to see and learn. 

Soap carving will be returning again this year. Join us Friday, October 17th, and Saturday, October 18th, 2025 to learn how to make soap carvings.

For more information visit https://www.woodworkingextravaganza.com/