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• Letter Carving with Chuck Rinehart 19-1

  • Start
    22 Jan 2019
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  • End
    26 Feb 2019
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    Guild Shop
  • Spaces left
    2

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  Letter Carving with Chuck Rinehart 19-1

  Some Carving experience helpful; a White Card is not required

  
  

  Note:  This class has already started.  Because of the snow day on Feb 5th, the last two dates for this class have been updated, and might change again if there is more snow.

  If this class is full, please add yourself to the Waitlist so we can notify you about a future class. If you are interested in this topic but can't take it now, send an email to lpwade@gmail.com.

  It is helpful if you have some prior carving experience, nominally the Introduction to Classical Carving class that Chuck teaches, or something close.  If you don't, please call one of the coordinators below to see if it makes sense for you to take this class.

  This is a three session class on alternate Tuesdays to learn the basics of incised (not raised) letter carving.  This is a big topic and the class will be introductory, following the methods developed by master carver Chris Pye from the UK, as described in his book and on his web site.  Chuck will explain and demonstrate the various processes and coach you as you create a practice board.  The class is hands-on, and you will be expected to practice between sessions, which is the main reason the class sessions are spaced two weeks apart.

  This class will use the a Roman font, about 2" high.  The basic techniques include cutting the straight letters, with serifs, and the curves on complex letters.  You will need several carving tools to support this work.  You will need a wide straight chisel (#1/30 or thereabouts, double bevel) for the long straight portions, a #1/12 double bevel for short straight segments, a #3/10 or #3/12 (British #4) fishtail for the serifs and a variety of curved gouges for the round portions of letters.  Details will be provided ahead of the class.  Some tools might be available for rental.

  You will need to buy or borrow Chris Pye's book (Lettercarving in Wood, A Practical Course), which is out of print but sold used on Amazon, but is quite expensive.  You are encouraged to buy, download and watch Chris Pye's video lessons, formerly sold on DVD but now only available for download for $20, click here for a link to buy and download.

  Chuck Rinehart has been woodworking for 60 years and the last 25 have included an extensive background in Classical Carving.  This class sequence will be a hands-on opportunity to be guided by an expert.  Chuck has taught this class in Rochester, NY before moving to Portland in 2017.

  The class is limited to six students because there is a lot of personal supervision and limited bench space.

  The four hours per session will give you time to carve and experience a variety of techniques.  Most of the class is you carving, with some demonstrations.  Classes are every other week to give you time for homework.
  

  The class will be held in three weekly sessions at the Guild Shop from 9:00 AM to 1:000 PM, but you can arrive up to 30 minutes early to help setup and do a little work.  You will be expected to do carving between sessions.  

  Students should plan to bring a snack; lunch will not be provided, but there will be drinks.

  The class coordinator is Steve Anderly, 503-422-3648 (text and cell); seanderly@gmail.com contact him for any questions.  The backup is Larry Wade, lpwade@gmail.com, 503-312-7745.

  In order to complete your registration payment must be made online when registering, but no later than 7 days before the class. Please go online and use PayPal or Visa, and if mailing a check, make it to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the complete class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, c/o Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007

  If you are not a Guild member, consider joining.  Visit the Membership webpage and Join Now.

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• Free - Open Carving Time 19-2

  • When
    19 Feb 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Workshop, 7694 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Free- Open Carving Time 19-2

  Located in the Bench Room
  

  No White or Green Card required

  NOTE:  Because of the snow day on Feb 5th, the lettering class might have to use this slot for a makeup class, and open carving might not be possible except for a few people, FCFS.

  The Guild shop will be open for carvers who want to work on their own projects, perhaps those who are in or already finished one of Chuck Rinehart's classical carving classes.  Or, perhaps you want to work on your own project.

  This is not a class.  However, there might be some informal discussions centered around a video, book, design or problem, depending on who attends.

  This is a four hour session, and registration is required because we have limited bench space.  There is no set start time, but we have to be totally cleaned up and ready to leave at the end.

  The carving tool sharpening alternatives will be available for your use.

  Bring your own carving tools and wood.

  There will likely be coffee, tea, water and sodas, but no food.

  For questions contact the class coordinator, Larry Wade, at lpwade@gmail.com or 503-312-7745.
  

  Coordinators will likely vary by each session.

  Please register online.
  

   

  
  

   

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• BASICS LECTURE #3- BASICS OF POWER TOOLS 19-1

  • When
    21 Feb 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Workshop, 7694 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Spaces left
    1

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  Basics Lecture 3 – Basics of Power Tools -19-1

  Instructor – Asa Christiana
  

  
  

   

  Discover the many uses and methods of the table saw, jointer, chop saw, planer, band saw, and drill press. Safety and maintenance will also be covered.

  This one of seven Basics Lecture classes that is offered to beginner level woodworkers. We recommend that you take any of these classes you feel you need in any order that fits your schedule. 

  Please contact Doug Drake at dougdrakedesign@gmail.com with questions.

  
  

  Please register online.

  In order to complete your registration payment must be made within 7 days. Please go online and pay using PayPal or send a check made to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007

  
  

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• Build a Stool from Scratch 19-1

  • Start
    23 Feb 2019
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    9:00 AM
  • End
    24 Feb 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Workshop 7634 SW 34th Avenue Portland, OR 97219
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  Build a Stool from Scratch

  White Card Required (S&O) 
  

  Instructors: Dennis Dolph, Ed Ferguson, Julie Niemeyer

  with Bob Sokolow and Ken Hall
  

  This two day, hands-on class is designed for beginning woodworkers, however, all skill levels are welcome. In this class the students will start with a 4 inch slab a wood and proceed to build a custom sized stool using loose tenon joinery. During the class the students will learn to use the Jointer, Planer, Horizontal Mortiser, Multi-Router, Table Saw, Band Saw, and Glue- up and Clamps.
  
  Materials are an extra cost of $35, cash or check written to the Guild, payable at the first class. This gives the student the option to bring their own wood, if desired. Please speak with the coordinator about dimensions. There will be four instructors so there will be plenty of help available. Lunch is included both days.
  
  Price: $195
  

  No Green Card required
  

  If you have any questions, please contact our Class Coordinator, Bob Sokolow at bobsokolow@yahoo.com , Dennis Dolph at damd@spiretech.com or Ed Feguson at ed@edmundferguson.com
  

  Please register online and pay using PayPal or by check made to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers.  Your registration is not complete until payment has been made. Reference the class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007
  

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• BASICS LECTURE#5- JOINERY 19-1

  • When
    26 Feb 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Workshop, 7694 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
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    0

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  Basics Lecture 5 - Joinery – 19-1

  Instructor-Jeff Zens
  

  Jeff is a regional woodworking instructor and the co-author and a primary instructor with "Woodworking at the Next Level", the Guild's wildly successful hand tool-based series of woodworking classes. He offers private instruction in his shop in Salem, Oregon, where he designs and builds custom pieces for clients throughout the Pacific Northwest.

  In this fifth lecture of the Basics series, you will examine common woodworking joints used every day in furniture construction.  Jeff will provide visual examples of each joint, discuss the many ways each can be constructed, and offer fabrication suggestions based on your own unique circumstances.  Come to this class with your joinery questions and issues and work toward a common-sense solution.
  

  This one of seven Basics Lecture classes that is offered to beginner level woodworkers. We recommend that you take any of these classes you feel you need in any order that fits your schedule. 
  

  Please contact Doug Drake at dougdrakedesign@gmail.com with questions. Please register online.

  In order to complete your registration payment must be made within 7 days.Please go online and pay using PayPal or by check made to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007

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• Free - Open Carving Time 19-3

  • When
    05 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Workshop, 7694 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Free- Open Carving Time 19-3

  Located in the Bench Room
  

  No White or Green Card required

  The Guild shop will be open for carvers who want to work on their own projects, perhaps those who are in or already finished one of Chuck Rinehart's classical carving classes.  Or, perhaps you want to work on your own project.

  This is not a class.  However, there might be some informal discussions centered around a video, book, design or problem, depending on who attends.

  This is a four hour session, and registration is required because we have limited bench space.  There is no set start time, but we have to be totally cleaned up and ready to leave at the end.

  The carving tool sharpening alternatives will be available for your use.

  Bring your own carving tools and wood.

  There will likely be coffee, tea, water and sodas, but no food.

  For questions contact the class coordinator, Larry Wade, at lpwade@gmail.com or 503-312-7745.
  

  Coordinators will likely vary by each session.

  Please register online.
  

   

  
  

   

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• Sharpen Like a Pro with Jeff Zens 19-1

  • When
    09 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Workshop, 7694 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Spaces left
    5

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  Sharpen Like a Pro, with Jeff Zens 19-1 

  In this new and re-designed sharpening clinic, professional woodworker and Next Level author and instructor Jeff Zens will guide you through the essential steps to achieving a razor-sharp edge on your chisels and hand planes.  Knowing how and when to sharpen your cutting tools is a gateway skill, a “must have” for every woodworker who aspires to fine work.  Working with sharp tools is a revelation: once you experience the safety and effectiveness of a sharp hand plane or chisel you will never look back.  Advertisements to the contrary, tools do not come to you sharp and ready to use right out of the box.  No matter where they come from, a new cutting edge can always be improved.

   

  Now you can achieve the same results that the Guild’s Next Level students obtain, without committing to the entire series.  In this day-long, hands-on session, Jeff will walk you through the theory behind creating a keen edge on your cutting tools. You will quickly move beyond theory and put each of the sharpening steps into practice.  At the end of this hands-on workshop, most students will go home with at least one tool ready to work.  More importantly, you’ll have the knowledge necessary to get all of your edges into top condition and keep them working for you.

   

  This workshop is fast-paced and intense; be ready to go to work.  Bring your sharpening questions - there is always time for interesting discussion.

   

  A tool list will be sent to students upon registration.  Achieving success in this class requires that students be properly equipped, and some necessary class items might have a longer lead time.  Early registration is a good idea, because this workshop always sells out: don’t delay!

  
  

  If you have questions about this class, please contact our class coordinator; Tom Rich at tom@tomrich.me  

  
  

  In order to complete your registration payment must be made within 7 days. Please go online and pay using PayPal or by check made to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007
  

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• Safety & Orientation meeting

  • When
    10 Mar 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Guild Shop, 7634 SW 34th Ave., Portland
  • Spaces left
    0

  Registration is closed

  Meeting Leader - TBD

  The Safety and Orientation is a no charge (free) class and is the first step toward earning your Guild Green Card and access to our power tool workshop. (The second required step is to complete all four of the Machine Skills classes OR take the comprehensive HOST test.)

  The purpose of this class is to familiarize you with the core power tools in the Guild’s workshop, and provide you with our safety criteria and procedures for using them. In this class you will view a video on safety, grade your written safety test (that you have completed prior to class), and review the Guild’s shop practices

  Prior to the Safety and Orientation meeting you must:

  1. Study the Tool Safety Manual on how to use the tools safely

  2 . Take the Tool Safety Exam with answers recorded on the Answer Sheet  You should have no trouble passing this test since it is open book and the answers are in the Tool safety manual

  In addition to the video and written test, we will also introduce you to all of the basic machines in the shop as well as what you have to demonstrate to pass the HOST (Hands On Safety Test)

  We will then discuss whether you are ready to take the HOST or if you need additional training. A self assessment form is available to help you decided. We will review of the training options that are available.

  You must bring these items to the meeting or you will be required to take this class again;

  1. The completed Tool Safety exam Answer Sheet

  2. The completed Self Assessment form

  IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL, RETURN TO THIS CLASS.  Click the ALREADY REGISTERED BUTTON AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
  

  Questions? Please contact Ray Curtis, Safety Chair at colleenandray@comcast.net

  This class is for Guild Members only. Not a Member? Visit the Membership page and JOIN now.

  
  

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• Free - Open Carving Time 19-4

  • When
    12 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:45 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Workshop, 7694 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Free- Open Carving Time 19-4

  Located in the Bench Room
  

  No White or Green Card required

  The Guild shop will be open for carvers who want to work on their own projects, perhaps those who are in or already finished one of Chuck Rinehart's classical carving classes.  Or, perhaps you want to work on your own project.

  This is not a class.  However, there might be some informal discussions centered around a video, book, design or problem, depending on who attends.

  This is a four hour session, and registration is required because we have limited bench space.  There is no set start time, but we have to be totally cleaned up and ready to leave at the end.

  The carving tool sharpening alternatives will be available for your use.

  Bring your own carving tools and wood.

  There will likely be coffee, tea, water and sodas, but no food.

  For questions contact the class coordinator, Larry Wade, at lpwade@gmail.com or 503-312-7745.
  

  Coordinators will likely vary by each session.

  Please register online.
  

   

  
  

   

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• BASICS LECTURE #1-INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING 19-3

  • When
    21 Mar 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Shop
  • Spaces left
    9

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  Basics Lecture 1- Introduction to Woodworking – 19-3

  Instructor – Eddee Edson

  This class gives an overview to wood and woodworking. It is designed to give the student a basic understanding of the terms and vocabulary of woodworking, types of wood, how it is cut, graded and sold. The class will also review general safety issues including wood allergies, tools, hearing, sight, and dust control. This class does not cover the requirements for a White Card.

  This one of seven Basics Lecture classes that is offered to beginner level woodworkers. We recommend that you take any of these classes you feel you need in any order that fits your schedule. 

  Please contact Doug Drake at dougdrakedesign@gmail.com with questions.

   

  Please register online.

  In order to complete your registration payment must be made within 7 days.Please go online and pay using PayPal or send a check made to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007

  
  

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• BASICS LECTURE #3- BASICS OF POWER TOOLS 19-2

  • When
    26 Mar 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Workshop, 7694 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Spaces left
    8

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  Basics Lecture 3 – Basics of Power Tools – 19-2

  Instructor – Asa Christiana
  

  
  

   

  Discover the many uses and methods of the table saw, jointer, chop saw, planer, band saw, and drill press. Safety and maintenance will also be covered.

  This one of seven Basics Lecture classes that is offered to beginner level woodworkers. We recommend that you take any of these classes you feel you need in any order that fits your schedule. 

  Please contact Doug Drake at dougdrakedesign@gmail.com with questions.

  
  

  Please register online.

  In order to complete your registration payment must be made within 7 days. Please go online and pay using PayPal or send a check made to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007

  
  

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• Interest List- Mary May Carving Oct 2019

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Shop

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  INTEREST LIST

  
  

  Register here for your interest in taking one of her two classes when she returns in Oct 2019.  This will give you early notice when details on project, and cost are available.

  
  

  Hands On Carving Classes

  
        Instructor- Mary May

  
  

  Green Card not Required

  
  

   Mary May lives in Charleston, SC and is internationally known.  She is a carver in the classical or traditional sense.  She makes her living carving on commission, teaching in-person classes, publishing and running a successful online carving school.  For more information see her web site by clicking here.  

  
  

  The specific projects Mary will teach won't be decided until the spring, but you can expect that there will be several projects in each two day class, and that they will be different.  She has a vast body to choose from and we will pick ones that emphasize skill building so you can apply the techniques to a variety of projects.  Examples of possibilities include carving a scallop shell out of Walnut, an Acanthus leaf in the Renaissance style, a leaf on the shoulder of a cabriole leg, lettering, and architectural moldings.

  
  

  COST for each two day class is to be determined but will probably be in the $375 range each . It's free to sign up on the interest list.

  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact Larry Wade at lpwade@gmail.com.
  

  
  

  Please register online.
  

  
  

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• Interest List- Introduction to Classical Carving with Chuck Rinehart

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Shop

  Register

    

  INTEREST LIST - not a class (yet)

  
  

  Register your interest in taking the six week class to introduce you to Classical Carving.

  
  

        Instructor- Chuck Rinehart

  
  

  Green Card not Required

  
  

   Chuck Rinehart has now taught this class three times for us, and has taught it many times before for his former club in Rochester, NY.  

  
  

  You are required to buy or rent 20 long handled tools and a mallet.  Tools will cost you a minimum of $300 (Master Carver), upwards of hundreds more, depending on the brand (Swiss Made).  We also have several sets of tools you can rent for $75 for the duration of the class.   These tools will form the core of a carving collection and allow you to add others over time.

  
  

  COST of the class is $350, including materials, but not the tools. It's free to sign up on the interest list.
  

  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact Larry Wade at lpwade@gmail.com.
  

  
  

  Please register online.
  

  
  

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• Interest List- Introduction to Carving a Border with Chuck Rinehart

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Shop

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  INTEREST LIST - Carving a Border with Chuck Rinehart- not a class (yet)

  
  

  Register your interest in taking the six week class to introduce you to the wonderful world of carving a border.

  
  

        Instructor- Chuck Rinehart

  
  

  Green Card not Required

  
  

   Chuck Rinehart taught this class once for us but has taught it before at his former club in Rochester, NY.  

  
  

  This is a three week introduction class based on classical patterns useful for frames and borders for furniture and architectural (decorative) purposes.  In three weeks you will learn enough to accomplish quite a bit, but you will also learn this is a big field with lots of options and time required.   Hopefully this class will whet your appetite, and it will also teach you some techniques for other types of carving.

  
  

  You are required to have long handled tools useful for lettering, along with having a carving mallet and access to a variety of gouges.  The Guild ownssome tools that might be useful for you in case you don't have any.

  
  

  Prior carving experience is required and taking Chuck's Intro class first is recommended.

  
  

  The project for this class will be a floral pattern from antiquity, about 36" long by 4" tall.  You will learn how to create the pattern by copying, enlarging and repeating an existing design, trace it onto your wood, and then use a plunge router with small straight bits to remove the bulk of the background before shaping the elements of the floral design.  It is a challenging, but interesting and practical project.

  
  

  COST of the class is $180, including materials, but not the tools. It's free to sign up on the interest list.
  

  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact Larry Wade at lpwade@gmail.com.
  

  
  

  Please register online.
  

  
  

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• Interest List- Carving a Monogram with Chuck Rinehart

  • When
    31 Mar 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    The Guild Shop

  Register

    

  INTEREST LIST - Carving a Monogram with Chuck Rinehart- not a class (yet)

  
  

  Register your interest in taking the six week class to introduce you to the wonderful world of carving monograms.

  
  

        Instructor- Chuck Rinehart

  
  

  Green Card not Required

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Chuck Rinehart has not taught this class for us yet but has before at his former club in Rochester, NY.  

  
  

  This is a three week introduction class based on classical patterns useful for decorating furniture and making stand-alone designs.  In three weeks you will learn enough to accomplish quite a bit, but you will also learn this is a big field with lots of options and time required.   Hopefully this class will whet your appetite, and it will also teach you some techniques for other types of carving.

  
  

  You are required to have long handled tools useful for lettering, along with having a carving mallet and access to a variety of gouges.  The Guild owns some tools that might be useful for you in case you don't have any.

  
  

  Prior carving experience is required and taking Chuck's Intro class first is recommended.

  
  

  The project for this class will create a pattern of your design, using elements from classical books on stylized lettering from antiquity.  The design can be as simple or complex as you want, and what you choose almost doesn't matter, because you will be learning the techniques needed to create a wide variety of patterns.

  
  

  COST of the class is $180, including materials, but not the tools. It's free to sign up on the interest list.
  

  
  

  If you have any questions, please contact Larry Wade at lpwade@gmail.com.
  

  
  

  Please register online.
  

  
  

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• Plane Like A Pro with Jeff Zens 19-1

  • When
    13 Apr 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Guild Workshop, 7634 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Spaces left
    9

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  PLANE LIKE A PRO WITH JEFF ZENS
  

  If you’ve never used a hand plane but want to, this class is for you.  Have you tried to use one but had trouble?  Gotten less-than-spectacular results?  This class is for you.  Would you like the ability to remove shavings of wood 0.001” at a time?  This class is for you too! 
  

  Whether you’re looking for high precision when fitting joinery or a method to greatly reduce or eliminate the time you spend sanding, hand planes are the professional’s tool of choice.  We invite you to join Guild hand tool and Next Level instructor Jeff Zens for a daylong session guaranteed to help you better understand these terrific tools.
  

  The workshop will begin with a brief introduction of the different styles of hand planes, their names and their uses.  After the introduction you’ll be guided, step-by-step, completely disassembling, cleaning and reassembling your hand planes.  There will be a brief sharpening demonstration – but this isn’t a sharpening class, so do that beforehand if you can. 

  Finally, we will work with our planes to clean up and dimension pieces of stock supplied for you. 

  This class is for anyone who wants to understand and begin to use these tools.  Beginning woodworkers are welcome, and there are no prerequisites.  Having attended a sharpening class beforehand is useful but not required.
  

  A tool list will be sent to students upon registration, but it is minimal.  Because the class size is intentionally limited, early registration is a good idea.  This workshop is sure to sell out: don’t delay!

  If you have questions please contact the Class Coordinator, Steve Anderly at 530-422-3848.
  

  In order to complete your registration payment must be made within 7 days.Please go online and pay using PayPal or by check made to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007
  

  Guild classes are Member only classes. Not a member? Visit the Membership webpage and Join Now.

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• Safety & Orientation meeting

  • When
    14 Apr 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Guild Shop, 7634 SW 34th Ave., Portland
  • Spaces left
    15

  Register

  Meeting Leader - TBD

  The Safety and Orientation is a no charge (free) class and is the first step toward earning your Guild Green Card and access to our power tool workshop. (The second required step is to complete all four of the Machine Skills classes OR take the comprehensive HOST test.)

  The purpose of this class is to familiarize you with the core power tools in the Guild’s workshop, and provide you with our safety criteria and procedures for using them. In this class you will view a video on safety, grade your written safety test (that you have completed prior to class), and review the Guild’s shop practices

  Prior to the Safety and Orientation meeting you must:

  1. Study the Tool Safety Manual on how to use the tools safely

  2 . Take the Tool Safety Exam with answers recorded on the Answer Sheet  You should have no trouble passing this test since it is open book and the answers are in the Tool safety manual

  In addition to the video and written test, we will also introduce you to all of the basic machines in the shop as well as what you have to demonstrate to pass the HOST (Hands On Safety Test)

  We will then discuss whether you are ready to take the HOST or if you need additional training. A self assessment form is available to help you decided. We will review of the training options that are available.

  You must bring these items to the meeting or you will be required to take this class again;

  1. The completed Tool Safety exam Answer Sheet

  2. The completed Self Assessment form

  IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL, RETURN TO THIS CLASS.  Click the ALREADY REGISTERED BUTTON AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
  

  Questions? Please contact Ray Curtis, Safety Chair at colleenandray@comcast.net

  This class is for Guild Members only. Not a Member? Visit the Membership page and JOIN now.

  
  

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• Make A Nakashima Inspired Sitting Bench/Coffee Table 19-1

  • Start
    15 Apr 2019
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    20 Apr 2019
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Guild Workshop, 7634 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Spaces left
    0

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  Make A Nakashima Inspired Sitting Bench/Coffee Table 

  Instructor: Taeho Kwon          
  White Card Required
  

  
  

  In this 6 day workshop you will construct this beautiful sitting bench or coffee table using traditional timber frame joinery, which is known for its integral strength utilizing locking joinery. This class will challenge and improve your hand tool and machine skills. Taeho will discuss the concept and layout of the joints, as well as the preparation and sharpening of the Eastern hand tools used in the class.There are many books available about Eastern joinery that informs how to make the joints but not exactly where to use and not use, and why. During this workshop Taeho will share the answers to the questions he had, like these, during his apprenticeship years.

  At the end of the class you will have a greater understanding of joinery beyond the basic dovetail, and mortise and tenon. The table or bench, with the exposed mortise and tenon joinery on top, will take your woodworking to a new level.

  The approximate size of this bench or coffee table is 58″L x 20″W x 18″H. The construction will be walnut post and legs with a western maple top, achieving a nice contrasting wood appearance, based on availability.

  This workshop is normally targeted for woodworkers with intermediate skill levels, however,Taeho has developed jigs, to assist less experienced woodworkers to be successful with the hand tools used in the class. Students must have a White Card and should have some experience with the jointer, planer, and router table. This class will be staffed with Shop Attendants to monitor the safe use of Guild machines and to provide assistance.

  What you’ll learn:

  •  A brief history of traditional Eastern and Western timber framing
  •  Skills and technique in the use, care, and sharpening of Eastern handsaws and chisels
  •  How to properly utilize a wood's grain
  •  How to expand the lifespan of the wood in furniture design and building
  •  Timber framing joinery
  •  Milling to final size
  •  Marking and layout
  •  Routing with a router table
  •  Use and preparation of live edge slabs

  Students will be provided a tool list well in advance to prepare for this workshop. A work party will be scheduled for materials preparation. Materials will be provided.

  You may select to bring your own slab if desired. The slab should be approximately 48” – 60”L x 12” - 18”W x 13/4" - 2" thick. Contact the class coordinator to adjust the price before paying for the class.

  Biography

  Taeho Kwon attended East Carolina University majoring in Commercial Arts to become an interior designer. His true goal was to make his own designs, instead of hiring other makers. To achieve this, he applied for jobs out in the field and started working on fine carpentry. He learned everything he could from framing to exteriors, anything that would improve his skills. After learning and practicing for 12 years, he decided to take a step further and extend his understanding of joinery. In 2010, he traveled to Korea and attended The School of Traditional Korean Buildings, earning a Certificate of Maintenance and Restoration for Korean traditional buildings. He learned to make Buddhist temples and a “King’s Palace.” Since then, he has spent numerous years gaining experience on the maintenance and restoration of Korean traditional houses, as well as temple buildings. He focused on temples because he wanted to improve his knowledge of joinery and the secrets of making them last for thousands of years. In temple building, there are three times more different joinery involved than in fine furniture building. His plan has been to utilize this advanced joinery in his own furniture design and making, which is represented in his sitting bench/coffee table creation.

  Direct any questions to Chip Webster,  jdwebster3@comcast.net , the class coordinator.

   

  Payment and Cancellation Policy for This Workshop

  Students registering before Jan. 15, 2019 will receive an invoice for the $1195.00 but have the option to make an early payment of $400. The remainder due of $795, is due by January 31, 2019. If registering after 1/15/2019 full payment is required within 7 days of registration.

  A cancellation notice must be submitted to the GOOW-Registrar 30 days prior to the workshop for a 50% refund.  If the vacancy can be filled with another student, a full refund will be received. 

  In order to complete your registration, payment must be made within 7 days of  invoice. Please go online and pay using PayPal or by check made to the order of the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007

  Guild classes are Member only classes. Not a member? Visit the Membership webpage and Join Now.

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• GARRETT HACK: WORKING WITH CURVES 19-1

  • Start
    04 May 2019
  •  
  • End
    05 May 2019
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Guild Workshop, 7634 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Spaces left
    3

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  GARRETT HACK:  WORKING WITH CURVES
  White Card Required    
  

  
  

  Garrett Hack has served as a contributing editor at Fine Woodworking magazine and has contributed dozens of articles to that publication for over a quarter century. He is the author of The Handplane Book and Classic Hand Tools. His own unique style combines elements of Shaker and Federal forms with whimsical elements executed to perfection. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Home Furniture, and New Hampshire Home.  His visit to the Guild in 2018 was a huge success, and we’re delighted to have him return for another visit in 2019.

  Working with Curves
  

  
  

  As your furniture design and technical skills develop, so does your interest in using curves. We'll cover the basic ways to create those curves, from cutting them out of solid stock, such as along the edge of a table, to laminating and steam bending more complex shapes for chairs. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method — speed of making, stability, consistency, economy — and how do you decide the best approach?  We'll go through as many processes as we can, from designing curves to producing quick patterns, bending forms, thin laminates, coopered shapes, veneered curves, and most importantly dealing with the joinery of curved parts. You'll see, because you'll be doing all the steps, too.  

  A list of tools and materials will be provided well in advance of the class. Beverages, snacks and lunch will be provided.

  Please note that your registration for this class is not complete until the class registration fee is received by the registrar. Class registration fees must be paid in full within 7 days of registration to avoid being dropped from the class list. You can pay online using PayPal, or by check made payable to the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title and number on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007.

  Because of the expected popularity of this seminar, early registration is strongly encouraged.

  Feel free to direct questions to class coordinator Jeff Zens at jeffzens@custombuiltfurniture.com.

  Guild classes are Member only classes. Not a member? Visit the Membership webpage and Join Now.

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• GARRETT HACK: CABINET CURIOSITIES 19-1

  • Start
    06 May 2019
  •  
  • End
    11 May 2019
  •  
  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    Guild Workshop, 7634 SW 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97219
  • Spaces left
    5

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  GARRETT HACK:  CABINET CURIOSITIES
  White Card Required
  

  
  Garrett Hack has served as a contributing editor at Fine Woodworking magazine and has contributed dozens of articles to that publication for over a quarter century. He is the author of The Handplane Book and Classic Hand Tools. His own unique style combines elements of Shaker and Federal forms with whimsical elements executed to perfection. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Home Furniture, and New Hampshire Home.  His visit to the Guild in 2018 was a huge success, and we’re delighted to have him return for another visit in 2019.

  CABINET CURIOSITIES
  

  This is a six (6) day workshop. Students will be supplying and milling their own lumber to rough dimensions prior to the workshop.

  Case construction is a fundamental furniture making skill.  Designing and building a small cabinet is an ideal project to explore the design, details, and challenges of solid wood construction before starting on much larger pieces. We’ll delve into strong case joinery, choosing appropriate materials, dealing with wood movement, securing shelves and backs, making and attaching moldings, case corner details, making and hinging doors, and if we have time, making drawers. Emphasis will be on hand skills and hand tools to size, smooth, shape, and fit parts. We will also integrate machines to make the building process efficient and accurate. 

  A list of tools and materials will be provided well in advance of the class, but please register early.  There is a fair amount of stock prep work necessary before the first day of class; your early registration will offer plenty of time to obtain stock, let it acclimate to your shop, and complete rough milling tasks before class.  Final milling of most components will occur during the class periods. To make hinging the doors easier, we will make a before-class purchase of the proper hinges for a cabinet of this size and divide that cost up among the class.

  Hinges, snacks and beverages, and lunches will be provided.

  Students registering before 1/15/ 2019 will receive an invoice for the $1,230.00 but have the option to make an early payment of $400. The balance of $830 is due by 1/31/19. Contact Julie NIemeyer at jdgredvig@comcast.net for instructions

  If registering after 1/15/2019 full payment is required within 7 days of registration.

  A cancellation notice must be submitted to the GOOW-Registrar 30 days prior to the workshop for a 50% refund.  If the vacancy can be filled with another student, a full refund will be received. 

  Please note that your registration for this class is not complete until the class registration fee is received by the registrar. Class registration fees must be paid in full within 7 days of registration to avoid being dropped from the attendee list. You can pay online using PayPal, or by check made payable to the Guild of Oregon Woodworkers. Reference the class title and number on the memo line and mail it to: GOOW-Registrar, C/O Julie Niemeyer, 20282 SW Inglis Drive, Beaverton, OR 97007.

  Because of the expected popularity of this seminar, early registration is strongly encouraged.

  Feel free to direct questions to class coordinator Jeff Zens at jeffzens@custombuiltfurniture.com.

  Guild classes are Member only classes. Not a member? Visit the Membership webpage and Join Now

  
  

  
  

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• Safety & Orientation meeting

  • When
    12 May 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Guild Shop, 7634 SW 34th Ave., Portland
  • Spaces left
    27

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  Meeting Leader - TBD

  The Safety and Orientation is a no charge (free) class and is the first step toward earning your Guild Green Card and access to our power tool workshop. (The second required step is to complete all four of the Machine Skills classes OR take the comprehensive HOST test.)

  The purpose of this class is to familiarize you with the core power tools in the Guild’s workshop, and provide you with our safety criteria and procedures for using them. In this class you will view a video on safety, grade your written safety test (that you have completed prior to class), and review the Guild’s shop practices

  Prior to the Safety and Orientation meeting you must:

  1. Study the Tool Safety Manual on how to use the tools safely

  2 . Take the Tool Safety Exam with answers recorded on the Answer Sheet  You should have no trouble passing this test since it is open book and the answers are in the Tool safety manual

  In addition to the video and written test, we will also introduce you to all of the basic machines in the shop as well as what you have to demonstrate to pass the HOST (Hands On Safety Test)

  We will then discuss whether you are ready to take the HOST or if you need additional training. A self assessment form is available to help you decided. We will review of the training options that are available.

  You must bring these items to the meeting or you will be required to take this class again;

  1. The completed Tool Safety exam Answer Sheet

  2. The completed Self Assessment form

  IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL, RETURN TO THIS CLASS.  Click the ALREADY REGISTERED BUTTON AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
  

  Questions? Please contact Ray Curtis, Safety Chair at colleenandray@comcast.net

  This class is for Guild Members only. Not a Member? Visit the Membership page and JOIN now.

  
  

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• Safety & Orientation meeting

  • When
    09 Jun 2019
  •  
    6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (PDT)
  • Location
    Guild Shop, 7634 SW 34th Ave., Portland
  • Spaces left
    30

  Register

  Meeting Leader - TBD

  The Safety and Orientation is a no charge (free) class and is the first step toward earning your Guild Green Card and access to our power tool workshop. (The second required step is to complete all four of the Machine Skills classes OR take the comprehensive HOST test.)

  The purpose of this class is to familiarize you with the core power tools in the Guild’s workshop, and provide you with our safety criteria and procedures for using them. In this class you will view a video on safety, grade your written safety test (that you have completed prior to class), and review the Guild’s shop practices

  Prior to the Safety and Orientation meeting you must:

  1. Study the Tool Safety Manual on how to use the tools safely

  2 . Take the Tool Safety Exam with answers recorded on the Answer Sheet  You should have no trouble passing this test since it is open book and the answers are in the Tool safety manual

  In addition to the video and written test, we will also introduce you to all of the basic machines in the shop as well as what you have to demonstrate to pass the HOST (Hands On Safety Test)

  We will then discuss whether you are ready to take the HOST or if you need additional training. A self assessment form is available to help you decided. We will review of the training options that are available.

  You must bring these items to the meeting or you will be required to take this class again;

  1. The completed Tool Safety exam Answer Sheet

  2. The completed Self Assessment form

  IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL, RETURN TO THIS CLASS.  Click the ALREADY REGISTERED BUTTON AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
  

  Questions? Please contact Ray Curtis, Safety Chair at colleenandray@comcast.net

  This class is for Guild Members only. Not a Member? Visit the Membership page and JOIN now.

  
  

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