Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Cincinnati Previous Store Classes

Cincinnati Class and Workshop Schedule
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Regular Class Schedule See upcoming classes.
Date	Class	Store

November 27, 2012 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning - with staff Overview: During this fun class we will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

December 5, 2012 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Bowl Turning - with Staff Overview: This Hands on course introduces students to basic face-plate and lathe-chuck turning, Topics covered are face plate and chuck set-up, lathe speed, green wood turning, the use of bowl gouges, scrapers and specialty tools, drying and finishing. Limit 5 Students. Please note that the cost is $40 plus $20 for materials. The skill level is beginner / intermediate. Class Fee: $40	Cincinnati

December 11, 2012 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning - with staff Overview: During this fun class we will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

December 15, 2012 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Sharpening with Water Stones - with Mike Mitchell Overview: Learn to sharpen chisels, plane irons and cabinet scrapers using Japanese water stones. Students must bring or purchase a chisel set, block plane, card scraper, and a 1000/6000 or 1000/8000 water stone. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $20	Cincinnati

January 3, 2013 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Bowl Turning - with Jon Hornbach Overview: This Hands on course introduces students to basic face-plate and lathe-chuck turning. Topics covered are face plate and chuck set-up, lathe speed, green wood turning, the use of bowl gouges, scrapers and specialty tools, drying and finishing. Limit 5 Students. Please note that the cost is $40 plus $20 for materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40	Cincinnati

January 8, 2013 5:30pm to 9:00pm (Tuesday 1/8 and Thursday 1/10)	Guitar Manufacturing using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Concepts - with Prof. Tom Singer Overview: This 3 credit hour course is a collaboration between Sinclair Community College and Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. The class examines the design and manufacture of electric guitars. Students investigate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Concepts as they design, build, finish and perform the final set-up on their own electric guitars. Topics range from the actual science of stringed instruments to the use of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines. Because this course is for college credit students will be graded and there will be some math and writing assignments. The guitar kit for this course is available at Rockler for $175. Register on-line at www.sinclair.edu. This course is available to non Sinclair students for a $25 registration fee in addition to course and fees. Skill Level: Beginner	Cincinnati

January 10, 2013 5:30pm to 9:00pm	Guitar Manufacturing using Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Concepts - with Prof. Tom Singer Overview: This 3 credit hour course is a collaboration between Sinclair Community College and Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. The class examines the design and manufacture of electric guitars. Students investigate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Concepts as they design, build, finish and perform the final set-up on their own electric guitars. Topics range from the actual science of stringed instruments to the use of Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machines. Because this course is for college credit students will be graded and there will be some math and writing assignments. The guitar kit for this course is available at Rockler for $175. Register on-line at www.sinclair.edu. This course is available to non Sinclair students for a $25 registration fee in addition to course and fees. Skill Level: Beginner	Cincinnati

January 12, 2013 3pm to 6pm	Guitar Set-up and Maintenance - with TBA Overview: Learn how to set up and maintain your acoustic and electric guitars. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $45	Cincinnati

January 19, 2013 3pm to 6pm	Wood Finishing I: Hand Applied Finishing - with Mike Mitchell Overview: Many beautifully made projects are ruined at the finishing bench. This advanced demonstration course covers the tools, products and techniques for producing a professional hand applied finish. Topics include stain, dye, and top coat application and correcting common problems as well as paint and painting. Limit 8 Students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $369	Cincinnati

January 22, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning with Gary Webster - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class veteran turner Gary Webster will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

January 26, 2013 3pm to 6pm	Wood Finishing II: Spray Finishing - with Mike Mitchell & Ryan Cobb Overview: This advanced demonstration course is for professional woodworkers looking for professional finishing results or amateurs who wish to take finishing to a higher level. We will cover spray finishes and spray systems, surface prep, system specific issues and techniques and final rubbing and buffing. Limit 8 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $36	Cincinnati

February 6, 2013 6:30pm to 8:30pm	Introduction to Google SketchUp I - with Donna Hill Overview: Most woodworking projects are only as good as their design. In 4 two hour classes, expert instructor, Donna Hill, will take participants through all the exciting twists and turns of this powerful and popular design program turning SketchUp beginners, into competent end users. Each student will need a laptop computer loaded and ready with the latest version of SketchUp basic, and a functioning three button mouse. Donna’s hand-outs for each class will give participants a complete reference for future design work. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $160	Cincinnati

February 12, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning with Gary Webster - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class veteran turner Gary Webster will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

February 13, 2013 6:30pm to 8:30pm	Introduction to Google SketchUp II - with Donna Hill Overview: Most woodworking projects are only as good as their design. In 4 two hour classes, expert instructor, Donna Hill, will take participants through all the exciting twists and turns of this powerful and popular design program turning SketchUp beginners, into competent end users. Each student will need a laptop computer loaded and ready with the latest version of SketchUp basic, and a functioning three button mouse. Donna’s hand-outs for each class will give participants a complete reference for future design work. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $160	Cincinnati

February 17, 2013 Sunday 2/17 1pm to 4pm and Saturday 2/23 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Stringed Instrument Building - with Ryan J Cobb Overview: This class is a twelve week advance demo. Journeyman luthier, Ryan Cobb, of Ryan Cobb Guitars, will cover the fundamental skills, processes and jigs necessary to build acoustic guitars as he builds two of his instruments with the class. The aim of this course is to give the student a realistic idea of what it takes to get into building acoustic guitars as either a professional or advance hobbyist. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: Tonewood selection, Master Template construction, dimensioning and jointing Top and back plates, riving and prepping brace Stock, sound hole rosettes, headstock veneer, inlays advanced X Braces, brace layout, bridge plates, brace carving, bending sides , binding, and purling strips, neck and heel blocks, body assembly, binding ,a neck construction and carving , bridges and fingerboards , cutting frets and fret Installation, joining neck to body, Initial neck-set, finishing, buffing and final neck-set, bridge installation (Nut and Saddle making) and the basic set up of the finished instrument. The class meets twice a week for two to three hours a session depending on material to be covered. The whole series will run over the course of 12 to 14 weeks. At this time, class size is limited to ten students. A fee of $36.00 per two day course, should be paid by the first night or each course and covers both days of the class. Students who pay for the whole course in advance receive a 10% discount and are billed for only 12 sessions. Please Note: The cost is $50 per week per student - 10% if paid in advance. Skill Level: Beginner	Cincinnati

February 20, 2013 6:30pm to 8:30pm	Introduction to Google SketchUp III - with Donna Hill Overview: Most woodworking projects are only as good as their design. In 4 two hour classes, expert instructor, Donna Hill, will take participants through all the exciting twists and turns of this powerful and popular design program turning SketchUp beginners, into competent end users. Each student will need a laptop computer loaded and ready with the latest version of SketchUp basic, and a functioning three button mouse. Donna’s hand-outs for each class will give participants a complete reference for future design work. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $160	Cincinnati

February 23, 2013 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Stringed Instrument Building - with Ryan J Cobb Overview: This class is a twelve week advance demo. Journeyman luthier, Ryan Cobb, of Ryan Cobb Guitars, will cover the fundamental skills, processes and jigs necessary to build acoustic guitars as he builds two of his instruments with the class. The aim of this course is to give the student a realistic idea of what it takes to get into building acoustic guitars as either a professional or advance hobbyist. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: Tonewood selection, Master Template construction, dimensioning and jointing Top and back plates, riving and prepping brace Stock, sound hole rosettes, headstock veneer, inlays advanced X Braces, brace layout, bridge plates, brace carving, bending sides , binding, and purling strips, neck and heel blocks, body assembly, binding ,a neck construction and carving , bridges and fingerboards , cutting frets and fret Installation, joining neck to body, Initial neck-set, finishing, buffing and final neck-set, bridge installation (Nut and Saddle making) and the basic set up of the finished instrument. The class meets twice a week for two to three hours a session depending on material to be covered. The whole series will run over the course of 12 to 14 weeks. At this time, class size is limited to ten students. A fee of $36.00 per two day course, should be paid by the first night or each course and covers both days of the class. Students who pay for the whole course in advance receive a 10% discount and are billed for only 12 sessions. Please Note: The cost is $50 per week per student - 10% if paid in advance. Skill Level: Beginner	Cincinnati

February 26, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning with Gary Webster - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class veteran turner Gary Webster will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Please note that the cost is $25 - all inclusive. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

February 27, 2013 6:30pm to 8:30pm	Introduction to Google SketchUp IV - with Donna Hill Overview: Most woodworking projects are only as good as their design. In 4 two hour classes, expert instructor, Donna Hill, will take participants through all the exciting twists and turns of this powerful and popular design program turning SketchUp beginners, into competent end users. Each student will need a laptop computer loaded and ready with the latest version of SketchUp basic, and a functioning three button mouse. Donna’s hand-outs for each class will give participants a complete reference for future design work. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $160	Cincinnati

March 2, 2013 10am to 11pm	Turning Lidded Boxes on the Lathe - with Donna Hill Overview: In this hands-on class OVWG turner Donna Hill will guide students through the art of turning small boxes or hollow vessels with tight fitting lids. Because students will be working to close tolerances this class is recommended for students with some woodturning experience. Beginners should contact the instructor to see if this class is within their skill level. Class size is limited to four turners with a two student minimum for the course to take place. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $50 plus $10 Material Fee	Cincinnati

March 4, 2013 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Bowl Turning - with Jon Hornbach Overview: This Hands on course introduces students to basic face-plate and lathe-chuck turning, Topics covered are face plate and chuck set-up, lathe speed, green wood turning, the use of bowl gouges, scrapers and specialty tools, drying and finishing. Limit 5 Students. 2 student minimum. beginner/intermediate Class Fee: $40 plus $20 for materials	Cincinnati

March 7, 2013 Sunday 1pm to 4pm and Saturday 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Stringed Instrument Building - with Ryan J Cobb Overview: This class is a twelve week advance demo. Journeyman luthier, Ryan Cobb, of Ryan Cobb Guitars, will cover the fundamental skills, processes and jigs necessary to build acoustic guitars as he builds two of his instruments with the class. The aim of this course is to give the student a realistic idea of what it takes to get into building acoustic guitars as either a professional or advance hobbyist. Topics covered in this course include but are not limited to: Tonewood selection, dimensioning and jointing top and back plates, riving and prepping brace stock, soundhole rosettes, headstock veneer, brace layout, bridge plates, brace carving, bending sides, binding, and purfling strips, body assembly, binding, a neck construction and carving , bridges and fingerboards , cutting frets and fret Installation, joining neck to body, Initial neck-set, finishing, buffing and final neck-set, bridge installation and the basic set up of the finished instrument. The class meets twice a week for two to three hours a session over the course of 12 to 14 weeks. Class size is limited to ten students. A fee of $50.00 per two day course, should be paid by the first night or each course and covers both days of the class. Students who pay for the whole course in advance receive a 10% discount and are billed for only 12 sessions. Class Fee: $50 per week per student 10% if paid in advance.	Cincinnati

March 12, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning with Gary Webster - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class veteran turner Gary Webster will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

March 16, 2013 10am to 1pm	Hand Cut Through Dovetails - with Donna Hill Overview: Instructor Donna Hill will teach students how to lay out and cut traditional dovetail joints using only hand tools. Students need to bring a sharpened 1/4" and 3/8" chisel. Class size is limited to 6 students with a minimum of four student for the class to take place. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50	Cincinnati

March 18, 2013 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Bowl Turning - with Jon Hornbach Overview: This Hands on course introduces students to basic face-plate and lathe-chuck turning, Topics covered are face plate and chuck set-up, lathe speed, green wood turning, the use of bowl gouges, scrapers and specialty tools, drying and finishing. Limit 5 Students. 2 student minimum. beginner/intermediate Class Fee: $40 plus $20 for materials	Cincinnati

March 26, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning with Gary Webster - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class veteran turner Gary Webster will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

April 1, 2013 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Bowl Turning - with Jon Hornbach Overview: This Hands on course introduces students to basic face-plate and lathe-chuck turning, Topics covered are face plate and chuck set-up, lathe speed, green wood turning, the use of bowl gouges, scrapers and specialty tools, drying and finishing. Limit 5 Students. 2 student minimum. beginner/intermediate Class Fee: $40 plus $20 for materials	Cincinnati

April 3, 2013 6:30pm to 8:30pm	Introduction to Google SketchUp I, II, III, and IV - with Donna Hill Overview: Most woodworking projects are only as good as their design. In 4 two hour classes, expert instructor, Donna Hill, will take participants through all the exciting twists and turns of this powerful and popular design program turning SketchUp beginners, into competent end users. Each student will need a laptop computer loaded and ready with the latest version of SketchUp basic, and a functioning three button mouse. Donna’s hand-outs for each class will give participants a complete reference for future design work. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $160	Cincinnati

April 9, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning with Gary Webster - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class veteran turner Gary Webster will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

April 13, 2013 10am to 11pm	Turning Lidded Boxes on the Lathe - with Donna Hill Overview: In this hands-on class OVWG turner Donna Hill will guide students through the art of turning small boxes or hollow vessels with tight fitting lids. Because students will be working to close tolerances this class is recommended for students with some woodturning experience. Beginners should contact the instructor to see if this class is within their skill level. Class size is limited to four turners with a two student minimum for the course to take place. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $50 plus $10 Material Fee	Cincinnati

April 15, 2013 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Bowl Turning - with Jon Hornbach Overview: This Hands on course introduces students to basic face-plate and lathe-chuck turning, Topics covered are face plate and chuck set-up, lathe speed, green wood turning, the use of bowl gouges, scrapers and specialty tools, drying and finishing. Limit 5 Students. 2 student minimum. beginner/intermediate Class Fee: $40 plus $20 for materials	Cincinnati

April 23, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning with Gary Webster - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class veteran turner Gary Webster will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

May 13, 2013 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Bowl Turning - with Jon Hornbach Overview: This Hands on course introduces students to basic face-plate and lathe-chuck turning, Topics covered are face plate and chuck set-up, lathe speed, green wood turning, the use of bowl gouges, scrapers and specialty tools, drying and finishing. Limit 4 Students. There must be two students registered for the class to take place. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40 plus $20 for materials	Cincinnati

May 14, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class we will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

May 28, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class we will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

June 10, 2013 6pm to 9pm	Introduction to Bowl Turning - with Jon Hornbach Overview: This Hands on course introduces students to basic face-plate and lathe-chuck turning, Topics covered are face plate and chuck set-up, lathe speed, green wood turning, the use of bowl gouges, scrapers and specialty tools, drying and finishing. Limit 4 Students. There must be two students registered for the class to take place. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40 plus $20 for materials	Cincinnati

June 11, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class we will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

June 25, 2013 5:30pm to 8:30pm	Pen Turning - with Gary Webster Overview: During this fun class we will show students the ins and outs of turning wooden pens. Limit 4 students. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 all inclusive	Cincinnati

December 31, 2013 Your choice of times	One on One Learning Sessions - with You choose one Overview: A unique opportunity to have individualized instruction with teachers renown in their field. All one on one classes are" hands on" so you will more effectively learn by doing. You get to design your own class, duration, day and time. Choose from turning, router techniques, making jigs and fixtures, power tool techniques, joinery, finishing, Festool training, sharpening, CNC Shark and more. Any level welcome Class Fee: $25.00 per hour	Cincinnati

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