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

Spoon Carving Class

Sunday, July 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

Epoxy Art: Crafting Custom Coasters

Saturday, July 19th: 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

Just For Kids

Saturday, August 9th from 9:30am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Brian Coe

Introduce your young ones to the lifelong joys of woodworking! Here is a class for all aspiring young woodworkers ages 10 and up: no woodworking experience required, just a desire to try and a willingness to have fun. All participants will build a Shaker-style peg rack and a sturdy step stool using hand tools. Students will learn to use a hand drill, block plane, square, ruler, and some basic sawing skills, and leave with two great projects to use at home! Your finished projects can be stained or painted if you wish. At the end of class, students will also get to build a fun wooden toy to take home. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult who can assist.

For more information call 336-768-9663
$50 for class. All tools and supplies included
Class Size:6, Minimum Age 10
Experience Level: Beginner

Choosing, Tuning, and Using Hand Planes

Saturday August 23rd from 9:30am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Brian Coe

The hand plane is the king of the woodworking hand tools. See why this tool has persisted and thrived in the woodworking world for over two centuries! In this class, participants will learn how and why planes work the way they do. Various wood and metal-bodied planes will be shown and demonstrated, ranging from scrub, jack, smoothing, jointing planes, molding planes, and special-purpose joint planes. Participants will learn to set up, tune, and adjust their aircraft to provide glass-smooth surfaces and see-through shavings. The last step in the class will be to take a piece of rough-sawn lumber and plane it to a smooth, square, dimensioned board. Bring in your oddball or unknown planes for dating and identification.

For more information call 336-768-9663
$75 for class. Planes will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own if they have them to help tune and diagnose problems.
Class Size:6
Experience Level: All

Hand-Cut Dovetails

Saturday September 6th from 9:30am - 1:00pm
Instructor: Brian Coe

Hand-cut dovetails have been a hallmark of quality woodworking joinery for centuries. Still, many woodworkers have not attempted or are unhappy with their results. This class teaches you the tricks and secrets of laying out and cutting this classic woodworking joint. We will also troubleshoot problems you may have with your methods and results. The class will focus on cutting the basic through dovetail joint, but other dovetail joints will also be shown.

$75 for class.
All necessary tools provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own dovetailing kits if they have them to build familiarity with their personal tools.
For more information call 336-768-9663

Turning 101

Saturday, September 20th: 9:30am - 2:00pm
Instructor: Barry Lewis

It’s time to turn!
Join us for this class if you want to start or have just started the art of wood turning. Learn the basic parts of the lathe and how it works. Learn the basic turning tool shapes and how they shape spindles and bowls. Chucks and other lathe accessories, such as live centers, spur drives, pen mandrels, and drill chucks, will be demonstrated and discussed. Samples of finished projects, from pens to table legs to bowls, will be available for study and questions. All participants will get a chance to turn some sample pieces to practice cutting various common shapes with a basic set of turning tools. At the end of class, participants will complete a simple candlestick project and be confident to tackle their next turning project at home. All proper safety procedures will be followed while lathes are in use during the class.

$80 for class.
All tools and materials provided.
Beginner Experience Level
For more information call 336-768-9663

Basic Sharpening Techniques by Hand

Saturday, October 4th: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Instructor: Brian Coe

There is nothing like a sharp tool to make woodworking efficient and enjoyable, while a dull tool can make the most straightforward task a frustrating chore. If the edges on your tools feel more like a putty knife than a carving knife, join our introductory sharpening class. We will explore various hand sharpening methods, including sandpaper sharpening, oil stones, water stones, ceramic stones, diamond stones, and leather strops. Various blades will be sharpened during the class, including chisels, plane blades, straight knives, and turning tools. Learn to get a mirror-sharp edge on all your tools using one or more techniques to make your woodworking easier and more enjoyable. Make sure you bring a few of your dull tools to be sharpened as class samples and as part of the hands-on portion of the class. All participants can sharpen some of their tools using the sandpaper sharpening method during the class.

$50 for class.
All tools/materials are provided. Bring dull chisels and/or plane blades.
All Experience Levels
For more information call 336-768-9663

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/