Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Richardson Previous Store Classes

Richardson Class and Workshop Schedule
Promenade North Shopping Center
800 North Coit #2500, Richardson, TX 75080
Russell Imper, Store Manager
Contact this store by e-mail or phone: (972) 613-8848

Regular Class Schedule See upcoming classes.
Date	Class	Store

December 6, 2012 7:00 PM	Guitar Kit Basics - with Dan Chenault Overview: Rockler now offers solid body guitar kits! This do-it-yourself kit allows you to create your own custom style guitar with the finish of your choice. All electronics come pre-soldered, and the frets are pre-set…just sand, finish and assemble! Learn the basics of how to make one of these ""rockin"" great items. Please note that the cost is $40 plus the cost of kis if preordered. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00	Richardson

December 13, 2012 7:00 PM	Turn a Pizza Cutter - with Dan Chenault Overview: Cut any pizza quickly and with ease! Robust, well balanced hardware 3X the weight of competing cutters and a sharp 4"" diameter stainless steel blade make this kit a must have for pizza lovers. Simply make your own creative handle in this class to complete your cutter with personalized flair. Please note that the cost is $40 plus the cost of kit and blank. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00	Richardson

December 20, 2012 6:00 PM	Carve a Dog - with Jennifer Laughlin Overview: Carve a caricature dog in this beginner carver class. This class will teach you to do most of the major cuts used in carving. All that is needed is a knife, glove, and thumb guard, if you do not have one, one will be provided for you. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00	Richardson

January 10, 2013 6:30 - 8:30PM	Turn a Pizza Cutter Overview: Cut any pizza quickly an with ease with this robust, well-balanced pizza cutter made of stainless steel. Simply make your cutter handle with personalized flair I this fun and easy class. Please note that the cost is $35 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

January 17, 2013 6:30 - 8:30PM	Beginning Router Overview: The router is the one of the most versatile machines in your shop. It's uses range from rounding over a table edge to making rail and stile doors. In this class we'll cover how you can get started in using this very useful tool. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

January 24, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Rockler Electric Guitar Kits Overview: Rockler is now offering electric guitar kits! Come learn the basics of finishing, assembling and set-up of these freakin' amazing musical instruments. Rock On! lml Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

January 31, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Sharpening Chisel and Plane Blades Overview: Got dull tools? Wondering which sharpenining system is best for you? Bring your hand chisels and planes and learn different sharpening techniques. Featured systems include the Tormek, Worksharp, water stones and good old fashioned sandpaper. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

February 7, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Dimensioning Wood Overview: Getting your wood flat and straight is the key to starting your project off on the right foot. Come try your hand and jointing, planing and finally sawing that final edge to get your boards perfect for your project. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

February 14, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Beginning Pen Turning Overview: This class will start with kit and tool selection and progress through turning, finishing and assembly. Learn the tricks of the trade from drilling to final assembly. You'll learn to use wood turning tools to shape the pen and get clean accurate cuts. Please note that the cost is $35 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

February 21, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Rail and Stile doors on the Router Table Overview: Learn to make rail and stile doors using the router table and table saw. This class will show you how to measure and cut your wood, set up the router table for the rails and then set up the next bit to make perfect fitting stiles. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $34	Richardson

March 21, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Carve a Bear - with Jennifer Laughlin Overview: Carve a Bear. You have the ability to choose and personalize the style of the bear. Please bring a knife and v-gouge as well as a gove for safety if you have them. If not, some will be provided for you to use. Please note that the cost is $35 plus supplies. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

March 28, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Turn an Ice Cream Paddle - with Gary Zumwalt Overview: Summer is coming and it's time to get the ice cream paddle ready for the season. Choose your wood to add that personal touch to a home made heirloom. Please note that the cost is $35 plus supplies. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

April 4, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Basic Router Table - with Jay Eason Overview: Router tables are one of the most versatile tools in your workshop. You can create raised panel doors, trim, dados and rabbets, slots, mitered corners and a slew of different joints. We'll show you some useful jigs that you can guy or make and take your woodworking from ordinary to extraordinary. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

April 11, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Tormek Sharpening - with Gary Zumwalt Overview: The Tormek is a slow speed wet grinder that will sharpen your turning tools, chisels, knives, plane blades and more. It's precision is unmatched. Bring a tool in and learn about this amazing tool. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

April 18, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Dovetail Jig - with Maria Garcia Overview: Rockler and Porter Cable make great entry level dovetail jigs. Come take the mystery out of these machines in this two hour class. If you have one of these jigs, bring it to class and set it up for your own use. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

April 25, 2013 6:30-8:30PM	Small Box with Spline Miter Joints - with Jay Eason Overview: Using the table saw and a shop made jig, add a decoration and strength to your boxes. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35	Richardson

May 2, 2013 6 - 8PM	Carve a Balancing Boot - with Jennifer Overview: Boots are good for beginning projects. It will teach you about the grain of wood and how to overcome obstacles concerning grain. Bring a knife and gouge if you have them. This boot balances both on the heel and the toe. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35+supplies	Richardson

May 16, 2013 6 - 8PM	Installing Crown Molding - with Kurt Overview: Crown Molding is a tricky endeavor. Kurt will simplify the process into easy to follow steps. You'll be ready to tackle your dining room by the end of this class. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $35+supplies	Richardson

May 23, 2013 6 - 8PM	Flat Chisel and Plane Sharpening - with Gary Overview: Got dull tools? Wondering which sharpening system is best for you? Bring your hand chisels and planes and learn different sharpening techniques. Featured systems include the Tormek, Worksharp, water stones and good old fashioned sandpaper. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35+supplies	Richardson

May 30, 2013 6 - 8PM	Cabinet Making - with Maria Overview: The basics of face frame cabinet making are covered in this class. Leave with the knowledge to build your own cabinets for a kitchen, mud room or garage. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35+supplies	Richardson

June 6, 2013 6 - 8PM	Carving a Twig Flower - with Jennifer Overview: Using semi-fresh twigs, carve the coolest flower made from wood. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35+supplies	Richardson

June 13, 2013 6 - 8PM	Acrylic Pen Turning - with Dan Overview: Learn about material, kit and tool selection and progress through turning, finishing and assembling a great acrylic pen. Learn the tricks of the trade from drilling to final assembly. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $35+supplies	Richardson

June 20, 2013 6 - 8PM	European Hinge (35mm) installation - with Kurt Overview: Unlock the secret to installing European style hinges. Learn about the different jigs that make this process easy and fool proof. Class Fee: $35+supplies	Richardson

June 27, 2013 6 - 8PM	Beginning Router Table - with Jay Overview: The router table is one of the most versatile tools in the workshop. Use it to make bookshelves, boxes, molding and doors. Learn to make this workhorse perform at the peak of it's potential. By mearly changing the bit and adjusting the fence you can go from cutting a simple dado groove to making raised panel doors. Come explore the potential of the router table with us. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35+supplies	Richardson

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