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1725 So 108th St, West Allis, WI 53214 Tom Petkovsek, Store Manager Contact this store by e-mail or phone: (414) 302-1472 |
Regular Class Schedule See upcoming classes. | ||
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November 28, 2012
1:00 - 5:00 PM |
Santa Carving - with Greg Young
Overview: Greg will teach the beginner carver basic techniques, and help with painting tips. Please note that the cost is $40 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40 |
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December 1, 2012
9:30 - 3:30 PM |
Cabinet Making Part 1 - with Pete
Overview: Learn the step-by-step procedure to build a standard kitchen wall cabinet and door, utilizing case and frame construction techniques as you build your own cabinets. Door will be a frame and panel construction and 1/2"" overlay with European style hinges. Must take prerequisite class: Woodworking fundamentals Please note that the cost is $125 plus $95 material fee. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $125 |
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December 2, 2012
11:30 - 3:30 PM |
Salt Grinder Turning - with Roland
Overview: Along with some turning tips & techniques, you will leave this class with a salt grinder that you can apply the finish of your choice to at home. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $30 |
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December 5, 2012
12:00 - 5:00 PM |
Stocking Stuffer Wednesday - with Roland
Overview: You will have the use of our lathes and tools to make as many of the following items as you would like or as time permits. Our instructor will be available to help or guide the first time turner. Selection of wood/acrylic is limited to stock on hand. Any of these would make a great gift with a personal touch. Cost: 1. Bethlehem Olive Wood Pen $25.00 each 2.Red, Green, & Gold Acrylic Pen $25.00 each 3. Wine Bottle Stopper $25.00 each 4. Mach 3 razor Handle $30.00 each |
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December 8, 2012
9:30 - 3:30 PM |
Cabinet Making Part 2 - with Pete
Overview: Must take prerequisite: Woodworking Fundamentals You will have the use of our lathes and tools to make as many of the following items as you would like or as time permits. Our instructor will be available to help or guide the first time turner. Selection of wood/acrylic is limited to stock on hand. Any of these would make a great gift with a personal touch. Cost: 1. Bethlehem Olive Wood Pen $25.00 each 2.Red, Green, & Gold Acrylic Pen $25.00 each 3. Wine Bottle Stopper $25.00 each 4. Mach 3 razor Handle $30.00 each Skill Level: Intermediate |
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December 9, 2012
11:30 - 3:30 PM |
Perfume Bottle Turning - with Roland
Overview: This is a project that will help to teach the beginner some basic lathe techniques. It will also show how to take a basic turning kit and customize it into something of your own design. This is a fun class and you will go home with a nice addition to your home. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35 |
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December 12, 2012
12:00 - 5:00 PM |
Stocking Stuffer Wednesday - with Roland
Overview: You will have the use of our lathes and tools to make as many of the following items as you would like or as time permits. Our instructor will be available to help or guide the first time turner. Selection of wood/acrylic is limited to stock on hand. Any of these would make a great gift with a personal touch. Cost: 1. Bethlehem Olive Wood Pen $25.00 each 2.Red, Green, & Gold Acrylic Pen $25.00 each 3. Wine Bottle Stopper $25.00 each 4. Mach 3 razor Handle $30.00 each Skill Level: Intermediate |
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December 15, 2012
9:30 - 3:30 PM |
Cabinet Making Part 3 - with Pete
Overview: Must take prerequisite: Woodworking Fundamentals You will have the use of our lathes and tools to make as many of the following items as you would like or as time permits. Our instructor will be available to help or guide the first time turner. Selection of wood/acrylic is limited to stock on hand. Any of these would make a great gift with a personal touch. Cost: 1. Bethlehem Olive Wood Pen $25.00 each 2.Red, Green, & Gold Acrylic Pen $25.00 each 3. Wine Bottle Stopper $25.00 each 4. Mach 3 razor Handle $30.00 each Skill Level: Intermediate |
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December 16, 2012
11:30 - 3:30 PM |
Gift-O-Rama - with Roland
Overview: You will have the use of our lathes and tools to make as many of the following items as you would like or as time permits. Our instructor will be available to help or guide the first time turner. Selection of wood/acrylic is limited to stock on hand. Any of these would make a great gift with a personal touch. Cost: 1. Bethlehem Olive Wood Pen $25.00 each 2.Red, Green, & Gold Acrylic Pen $25.00 each 3. Wine Bottle Stopper $25.00 each 4. Mach 3 razor Handle $30.00 each Skill Level: Beginner |
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December 19, 2012
12:00 - 5:00 PM |
Stocking Stuffer Wednesday - with Roland
Overview: You will have the use of our lathes and tools to make as many of the following items as you would like or as time permits. Our instructor will be available to help or guide the first time turner. Selection of wood/acrylic is limited to stock on hand. Any of these would make a great gift with a personal touch Cost: 1. Bethlehem Olive Wood Pen $25.00 each 2.Red, Green, & Gold Acrylic Pen $25.00 each 3. Wine Bottle Stopper $25.00 each 4. Mach 3 razor Handle $30.00 each |
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December 23, 2012
11:30 - 3:30 PM |
Bowl Turning - with Roland
Overview: Learn the basic techniques of bowl turning, including shape design, correct tools and their uses, finishing tips. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35 |
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December 29, 2012
9:30 - 2:30 PM |
Woodworking Fundamentals - with Peter Sap
Overview: Learn the 5 steps to create straight, flat, square and accurate thickness of stock using the Joiner, Planner and Table saw. Attention to shop safety is covered. Prerequisite for all other hands on classes Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25 |
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January 12, 2013
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Segmented Bowl Construction - with Pete sapeanza
Overview: Understand what you need to do to build segmented bowls. Rockler staff will turn the constructed bowl in the afternoon. Topics covered: planning the bowl, definition of a segment, proper sizing of the segments, cutting the segments, segmented bowl and staved bowl construction. Tools required Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35 |
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January 13, 2013
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Travel Mug Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques and go home with a nice looking drink caddy. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $45 |
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January 19, 2013
1:00 - 5:00 PM |
Basic Scroll Saw - with Matt
Overview: This class will begin with a discussion of the various materials and types of blades that can be used with the scroll saw as well as other tools frequently used to complete projects. You will then learn to prepare a project for cutting and then get familiar with the scroll saw by practicing various cuts. You will then be cutting out a set of coasters using two different types of wood. Suggestions for sanding and finishing will then be covered. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $45.00 |
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January 26, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 PM |
Snowman Carving - with Greg Young
Overview: Greg Young will guild you through this very fun class. This is the perfect season to learn something new, and to produce some unique gifts. Please Note: The cost is $40 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 |
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January 27, 2013
11:30 AM - 3:30PM |
Acrylic Pen Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques and go home with a nice looking pen that will impress their friends. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $45.00 |
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February 10, 2013
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Soap Dish Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: This is a project that we came up with at the store to teach the beginner some basic lathe techniques. You will go home with a one-of-a-kind soap dish. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35.00 |
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February 16, 2013
1:00 - 5:00 PM |
Wood Spirit Carving - with Greg Young
Overview: Greg Young will guild you through this very fun class. A wood spirit is a caricature that turns out as unique as the person carving it. Some carving experience is very helpful. Please Note: The cost is $40 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 |
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February 24, 2013
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM |
Salt or Pepper Grinder Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Add a dash of spice with these innovative mill mechanisms. Each mill features a ceramic grinding mechanism that you can use for salt, pepper, or spices. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $30.00 |
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March 17, 2013
11:30 - 3:30PM |
Lidded Box Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Roland will guide you through this very fun class. This is the perfect season to learn something new, and to produce some unique gifts. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35.00 |
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March 23, 2013
9:30 - 11:00AM |
Plate Glass Sharpening System - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Learn how to economically sharpen your hand tools or carving tools to scary sharp with this system. Topics covered: why plate glass instead of stones, setting up the abrasive sheets on the plate glass, using the roller guide,and sharpening a plane blade. Students will keep the sharpening system that they used in class. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50.00 |
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March 23, 2013
1:00 - 4:00PM |
Wooden Pen Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques and go home with a nice looking pen that will impress their friends. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $30.00 |
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March 24, 2013
11:30 - 3:30PM |
Bowl Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Learn the basic techniques of bowl turning, including shape design, correct tools and their uses, finishing tips. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $30.00 |
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March 30, 2013
9:30 - 3:30PM |
Building a Box using the Incra Jig - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Learn how to set up and use Rockler’s Incra Jig and Fence to construct dovetailed and box jointed box’s. Topics covered: setting up the fence, selection of the correct template for the cut, making a centering cut, making a box jointed box. Please note that the cost is $35 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35.00 |
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April 6, 2013
9:30 - 11:30AM |
Use & Care of Hand Planes - Part 1 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Demonstration and discussion on the proper set-up and maintenance of all types of hand planes. You will need to bring at lease one of your planes to class. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 |
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April 6, 2013
12:30 - 3:30PM |
Manhattan Pen Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques and go home with a nice looking pen that will impress their friends. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $30.00 |
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April 7, 2013
11:30 - 3:30PM |
Wine Bottle Stopper & Coaster Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: The coaster & stopper will be made from American Black Walnut. You will learn basic spindle turning & basic bowl turning techniques. This would make an excellent beginners class. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50.00 |
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April 13, 2013
9:00 - 11:00AM |
Hand Plane Class - Part 2 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Demonstration and discussion on the proper set-up and maintenance of all types of hand planes. You will need to bring at lease one of your planes to class. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 |
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April 13, 2013
1:00 - 5:00PM |
Hillbilly Carving Class - with Greg Young
Overview: Greg Young will guide you through this very fun class. This is the perfect season to learn something new, and to produce some unique gifts. Please note that the cost is $50 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50.00 |
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April 14, 2013
11:30 - 3:30PM |
Book Mark Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: This is the perfect season to learn something new, and to produce some unique gifts. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $25.00 |
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April 15, 2013
11:30 - 3:30PM |
"Tax Day" Pen Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: You will turn a Soft Grip pen with an acrylic blank containing shredded money. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $30.00 |
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April 20, 2013
9:00 - 3:30PM |
Build an Adirondack Chair - Part 1 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Please note that the cost is $120 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $120.00 |
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April 21, 2013
11:30 - 3:30PM |
Bowl Turning with a Pewter Lid - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Learn the basic techniques of bowl turning, including shape design, correct tools and their uses, finishing tips. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 |
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April 27, 2013
9:00 - 3:30PM |
Building an Adirondack Chair - Part 2 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Please note that the cost is $120 plus materials. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $120.00 |
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April 27, 2013
9:30 - 1:30PM |
Introduction to Sketch up - with Bob Hartig
Overview: Learn how to design you projects using this software. Students must bring their computers with the program loaded. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 |
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April 28, 2013
11:30 - 3:30PM |
Tall Pepper Grinder Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Along with some turning tips & techniques, you will leave this class with an 8" pepper grinder that you can apply the finish of your choice to at home. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $50.00 |
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May 4, 2013
9:00 - 3:30 |
Building an adirondack chair Part 3 - with Pete sapeanza
Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: SEE PART 1 |
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May 4, 2013
12:30 - 3:30 |
Wine Bottle Stopper - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques and go home with a nice looking stopper to put in their wine bottle. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35.00 |
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May 5, 2013
11:30 am - 2:30pm |
French Rolling Pin Turning Class - with Roland Pedersen
Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35.00 |
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May 11, 2013
9:00am - 3:00pm |
Segmented Bowl Construction Class Part 1 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Class Description: In this three day class you will learn the correct steps necessary to properly design a segmented bowl, you will then learn how to accurately cut and glue up the bowl layers, how to flatten the ring layers, glue up the final bowl and then turn the bowl smooth. Student will need to provide both hearing and eye protection and material for note taking. Prerequisites: Intermediate level-student must be familiar with use of lathe and table saw. Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $95.00 + $35.00 Material Fee |
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May 11, 2013
1:00pm - 5:00pm |
Basic Scroll Saw Class - with Matt Gatchell
Overview: This course will begin with a discussion of the various materials and types of blades that can be used with the scroll saw as well as other tools frequently used to complete projects. You will learn to prepare a project for cutting and then get familiar with the scroll saw by practicing various cuts. You will be cutting out a set of coasters, using two different types of wood. Suggestions for sanding and finishing will then be covered. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $45:00 ( all inclusive ) |
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May 18, 2013
9:00 am - 3:30pm |
Segmented Bowl Construction Class Part 2 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: SEE PART 1 Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $95.00 + $35.00 Material Fee |
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May 19, 2013
11:30 - 3:30 |
Bowl Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Learn the basic techniques of bowl turning, including shape design, correct tools and their uses, finishing tips. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 |
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May 25, 2013
9:00 am - 3:30pm |
Segmented Bowl Construction Class Part 3 - with Pete Sapeanza / Roland Pedersen
Overview: This is where you will turn the bowl you glued up in parts 1 & 2 Skill Level: Intermediate Class Fee: $95.00 + $35.00 Material Fee |
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May 25, 2013
1:00 - 4:00 |
Walking Stick carving Class - with Greg Young
Overview: Greg Young expert carver and author, will guild you through this fun class. This is the perfect season to learn something new,and to produce that one of a kind walking stick you can use for many summers to come. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $50.00 + Mat'l. |
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June 1, 2013
9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cabinet Making - Part 1 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Learn the step-by-step procedure to build a standard Kitchen wall cabinet and door, utilizing case and frame construction techniques as you build your own shop cabinet. Door will be a frame and panel construction and ½” overlay with European style hinges. Beginner / Intermediate ( must have basic woodworking skills ) Class Fee: $125.00 + $95.00 Material Fee |
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June 1, 2013
1:00 - 5:00 |
Wood Spirit Carving - with Greg Young
Overview: Greg Young expert carver and author, will guild you through this very fun class. A wood spirit is a caricature that turns out as unique as the person carving it. Some carving experience is very helpful. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 + Mat'l. |
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June 2, 2013
11:30am - 3:30pm |
Basic Lathe Operation & Tools Class - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Learn how to properly use a lathe and basic tools that you will need to start turing. Topics covered: The various parts of the lathe, how to mount stock onto the lathe, use of roughing out gouge, spindle gouge, parting tool, skew chisel. Discussion of other tools and their function. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $40.00 |
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June 8, 2013
9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cabinet Making - Part 2 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Beginner / Intermediate ( must have basic woodworking skills ) See Part 1 |
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June 9, 2013
11:30 - 3:30 |
Screwdriver Turning Class - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Learn the basic techniques of turning, including shape design, correct tools and their uses, finishing tips. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $30.00 |
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June 15, 2013
9:00am - 3:00pm |
Cabinet Making - Part 3 - with Pete Sapeanza
Overview: Beginner / Intermediate ( must have basic woodworking skills ) See Part 1 |
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June 15, 2013
9:00am - 1:00pm |
Golf Ball Carving Class - with Greg Young
Overview: Greg Young expert carver and author will guild you through this fun class. Greg will show you that you do not just have to carve in wood. Some carving experience is very helpful. Beginner / Intermediate Class Fee: $45.00 + Mat'l. |
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June 16, 2013
11:30am - 3:30pm |
Fathers Day Pen Turning Class - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Turn your Dad a Laser cut pen that reflects his interests. You can choose from several different styles the day of the class. Some assembly is required before turning. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $30.00 - $50.00 depends on the kit you select |
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June 22, 2013
1:00pm - 5:00pm |
Making Bowls on the Scroll Saw Class - with Matt Gatchell
Overview: Intermediate, Advanced, Overview: Create wooden bowls without a lathe. You will learn the techniques for making a variety of styles of bowls on your scroll saw. You will then cut, assemble, and sand a bowl during the class. Tips will be given on how to finish your bowl. Skill Level: Advanced (you will need to have taken the Scroll Sawing 101 class and have experience scroll sawing to take this class or speak with Matt ahead of time). Class Fee: $55:00 ( all inclusive ) |
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June 23, 2013
11:30am - 3:30pm |
Finishes for Wood Turners Class - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: Learn about all the most popular finishes that can be used on your turning projects. Food safety and ease of application will also be covered. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35.00 |
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June 29, 2013
11:30am - 3:30pm |
Manhattan Pen Turning - with Roland Pedersen
Overview: This Class is for anyone interested in learing to use a lathe. The instructor will guide you through the entire process of pen making. All materials will be provided. Skill Level: Beginner Class Fee: $35.00 |
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