Alaska Creative Woodworkers association
a club for carvers, scrollers, and woodworkers
Woodworking Classes and Monthly Meetings
CLASSES
Woodworkers Monthly Meetings 2nd Tuesday of the Month.
Classes are held at the
Alaska Industrial Hardware Store (AIH)
5655 Old Seward Hwy Anchorage
Monthly Meetings are held at the
AIH Training Center at
8801 Old Seward Hwy. Anchorage
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$40.00 membership fee required to take classes, good for 1 year and covers a family,
ScrollSaw Clock
Date: Saturday September 30th, 2023
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm, Lunch is not provided
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware Store; 5655 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Class Description:
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What you will make: We will be making a desk top scrolled clock with a flying eagle.
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Tools you will use: You will be using some or all of these tools: drill, drill press, scroll saw, router, Dremel and sanding tools.
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Knowledge and skills you will gain: During this class you will learn the basic steps of preparing, cutting and finishing a project. We will cover some basic techniques and learn a few pointers.This project will require small fretwork cuts including 90’ turns and sharp points. You will be given an opportunity to try a variety of blades including spirals.
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Brief woodworking related biography of the instructor: The instructor for this class is Rhonda Hayhurst. She has been scrolling for over 20 years. Her father got her started on an old Delta scroll saw, which she still has. Her love of all things wood has fueled her interest in this art form. Rhonda has won a variety of awards from Indiana County Fair, Artistry in Wood and the Alaska State Fair. Her work has been featured on the Bear Woods Supply Company Facebook page and newsletter after winning a contest
Age: Adults; Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is limited to 6 students
Tools and Materials: All tools are provided. You do not need to bring any tools.
Cost: $20 materials fee. $20 shop fee. Instructors fee: $40 Total cost: $80
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class.
Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find another student to fill the vacancy.
Contact: Sandy Mckinnis @ either: akspeech@mtaonline.net or 907-562-3994.
C Table
Date: Sat Sept 23-Sun Sept 24, 2023
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm Lunch is not provided
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware at 5655 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Class Description:
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This class will build a C Table that will change the way you work from your couch. Built like a hard letter “c,” the tops of these tables come up at arm’s height; perfect for placing laptops, work papers and drinks!
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You will make use of the table saw, hand-held router, router table, bandsaw, and a through-dovetail jig. This class is not appropriate for 1st-time woodworkers.
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New skills in this class are through-dovetails joineryand template routing.
Age: Adults: Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is restricted to 4 students
Tools and Materials:
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In order to complete this project in 2 days, you will need to bring to class the blanks that you’ll be using:
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1 @ ⅝” x 12” x 16” (top)
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2 @ ⅝” x 5” x 22” (legs)
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2 @ ⅝” x 6” x 13” (feet)
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The thickness of the stock isn’t crucial… as long as all 5 pieces are the same thickness and no thicker than ¾” and no thinner than ½”. Ergo, ⅝” is perfect.
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If you are unable to make the blanks, I can help you during the week.
Cost: $0 materials fee. $20 shop fee. Instructors fee $30 Total cost: $50
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find someone to take the spot.
Contact: Marc Brown, marc@chezbrown.org
Votive Candle Holder / Hanukkah Menorah
Date: Sat Dec 9, 2023
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm Lunch is not provided
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware at 5655 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Class Description:
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This class will build a holder for votive candles. The project is designed to hold 9 candles on a platform that is approximately 3.5” wide x 24” long. The center candle slightly above the other eight. This holder is a perfect holiday gift: To your friends who celebrate Hanukkah, it’s a show-piece Menorah. For others, it’s a show-piece votive candle holder.
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You will learn to taper and bevel using the jointer. We will also make use of the drill press and router table.
Age: Adults: Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is restricted to 6 students
Tools and Materials:
The blank that we’ll start with is 1.75” x 3.5” x 24”. If you’d like to supply your own blank, it must be slightly oversized by ½” in all dimensions.
Cost: $45 materials fee. $20 shop fee. Instructors fee $25 Total cost: $80
The materials feel is based on $15 for the wood; $20 for the LED votive candles; and $10 for the votive glasses. If you want to bring your own wood, or use your own votive candles, I will refund the appropriate amount.
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find another student to fill the vacancy.
Band Saw Jewelry Box
Date(s): September 9th and 10th
Time: 10am to 4 pm. Lunch is not provided.
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware Store; 5655 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Class Description:
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What you will make: You will make a one or two drawer jewelry box out of oak or cedar.
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Tools you will use: Bandsaw, scrollsaw, router, sander
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Knowledge and skills you will gain:You will practice using a bandsaw to cut out a design and a router to finish the edges.
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Brief woodworking related biography of the instructor: Sandra Mckinnis has been woodworking for over 40 years.
Age: Adults; Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is limited to 4 students
Tools and Materials: All tools are provided. You do not need to bring any tools.
Cost: $20 materials fee. $25/day x 2, shop fee. Instructors fee: $40 Total cost: $110
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find someone to take the spot.
CNC Planterbox or Wooden Sign
Date(s): October 7th for CNC Router, October 28th & 29th for planter construction
Time: 10am to 4 pm. Lunch is not provided.
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware Store; 5655 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Class Description:
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What you will make: Students will design and rout the front panel of a planter box, or a sign.They will then construct a planter box incorporating the routed front piece, or will cut their sign to shape.
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Tools you will use: Computer, Origin CNC hand-held router for planter front piece.Hand tools, table saw, mitre saw, and router for planter box construction.
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Knowledge and skills you will gain: How to use a CNC router; and construction of a simple box
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Brief woodworking related biography of the instructor:This class is taught by Lisa Lackey, expert at engraving, design, and using a CNC router and Sandy Mckinnis who has been building furniture and other woodworking projects for over 45 years.
Age: Adults; Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is limited to 5 students
Tools and Materials: All tools are provided. You do not need to bring any tools.
Cost: $20 materials fee. $40 shop fee. Instructors fee: $20. Total cost: $80.
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find someone to take the spot.
Cutting Board
Date(s): Date(s): Nov 4th & 5th
Time: 10am to 4 pm. Lunch is not provided.
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware Store; 5655 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Class Description:
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What you will make: Cutting board(s)
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Tools you will use: Jointer, table saw, router table, band saw, various hand tools.
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Knowledge and skills you will gain: Beginner skills in designing , general preparation of wood, milling, squaring and gluing.
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Brief woodworking related biography of the instructor: Built houses for 10 years to include rough framing, finishing, sheet rocking, etc,rough milling of local lumber, various types of wood working projects including musical instruments, furniture, and kitchen cabinets.
Age: Adults; Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is limited to 5 students
Tools and Materials: All tools are provided. You do not need to bring any tools.
Cost: $15 materials fee. $20 shop fee. Instructors fee $125 Total cost: $160
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find another student to fill the vacancy.
Hall Table
Date(s): November 11,12 & 18,19.
Time: 10am to 4 pm. Lunch is not provided.
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware Store; 5655 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Class Description:
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What you will make: Elegant hall table with floating top and steam bent apron.
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Tools you will use: Steam bending equipment, table saw, router, planer, domino and various hand tools.
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Knowledge and skills you will gain: Become familiar with steam bending for furniture, project planning, design, layout and construction.
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Brief woodworking related biography of the instructor: Greg Lyall is a retired engineer and woodworking enthusiast. He became interested in steam bending while making a set of dining room chairs. His engineering background easily adapted to furniture design.
Age: Adults; Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is limited to 5 students
Tools and Materials: All tools are provided. You do not need to bring any tools.
Cost: $ 175 materials fee. If desired, bring your own materials. Cut list will be provided in advance. $20 shop fee. Instructors fee $120 Total cost: $315
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find someone to take the spot.
Christmas Ornaments
Date(s): November 25th
Time: 10am to 4 pm. Lunch is not provided.
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware Store; 5655 Old Seward Hwy, Anchorage
Class Description:
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What you will make: Students will choose a design and make a Christmas ornament.
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Tools you will use: Scroll saw, sander
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Knowledge and skills you will gain:Students will learn how to use a scroll saw to create an intricate design.
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Brief woodworking related biography of the instructor:John Lime has many years of experience creating all types of scroll saw projects.
Age: Adults; Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is limited to 6 students
Tools and Materials: All tools are provided. You do not need to bring any tools.
Cost: $10 materials fee. $20 shop fee. Instructors fee: $0. Total cost: $30.
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find someone to take the spot.
Kitchen Trivet
Date(s): December 16th, 2023
Time: 10am to 4 pm. Lunch is not provided.
Where: Alaska Industrial Hardware Store; 2716 Commercial Dr, Anchorage
Class Description:
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What you will make:Kitchen trivet with tile insert
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Tools you will use:Miter saw, Band saw, router, Table saw, Drill Press.
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Knowledge and skills you will gain: How to cut and fit mitered edges, glue up a square frame.
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Brief woodworking related biography of the instructor: I primarily build furniture, and I am learning as I go.
Age: Adults; Young adults 16+
Number of Students: Class size is limited to 4 students
Tools and Materials: All tools are provided. You do not need to bring any tools.
Cost: $10 materials fee. $25/day shop fee. Instructors fee: $20. Total cost: $55.
Club Membership: You must be an ACWA member to attend this class. Please click here to join the club
Cancellation Policy: Club membership is not refundable. Fees will be refunded on a case by case basis or if we can find someone to take the spot.
Contact: Jim Powell 907 887 9701, jpow1700@gmail.com