Bronx Park Woodshop: Upcoming courses

Baseboards and Casings

Learn the secrets of cutting and fitting baseboards and door and window casings (trim) for a professional-looking finish. Try your hand at cutting a coped joint for inside corners. Safety Card not required for this course.

Spring 2020, Thu Jun 4, 2020 - Thu Jun 4, 2020, 1 classes ($35)

Class dates: Thu Jun 4, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Carve your own canoe paddle

Learn about different paddle shapes, grips and construction methods. Choose to carve a Beavertail, Ottertail, Voyageur, Algonquin or Sugar island paddle.

Students will be taught the proper use of the bandsaw; but the majority of the work will be done by hand, using the block plane, scrub plane, spokeshave and rasp.

This is a hands-on class that will be mildly strenuous, requiring some forearm strength and endurance to be successful. Materials will be supplied ($40 materials cost). Safety Card not required for this course.

Winter 2020, Sat Feb 8, 2020 - Sat Feb 29, 2020, 4 classes ($95)

Class dates: Sat Feb 8, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Feb 15, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Feb 22, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Feb 29, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Intarsia

Intarsia is a woodworking technique that uses varied shapes, sizes and colours of natural wood fitted together to create a mosaic-like picture with an illusion of depth. You will learn to transfer a pattern to the wood, cut out each piece and fit the pieces together. One project will be completed in the class and materials will be supplied. There will be a materials fee of $20. Please bring a dust mask if you have one. Safety card is not required for this course.

Wi, Thu Mar 12, 2020 - Thu Apr 2, 2020, 4 classes ($95)

Class dates: Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Mar 19, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Thu Apr 2, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Introduction to Woodturning (Lathe)

This two-night course is offered in partnership with the Woodturning Association of Manitoba and will introduce participants to the basics of the ancient art and craft of woodturning. You will learn what equipment is required to turn wood objects such as spindles, bowls, pens, and a variety of other items. We will discuss the function of the woodturning lathe and various tools such as gouges, skews, and scrapers. This is a hands-on class. Tools and supplies provided to complete a simple woodturning. Safety Card not required for this course.

Winter2020, Tue Mar 3, 2020 - Wed Mar 4, 2020, 2 classes ($75)

Class dates: Tue Mar 3, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Wed Mar 4, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Keeping Tools Sharp

Never have a dull moment in the woodshop again! Working with a dull tool requires more effort, more time, produces lower quality work, and can lead to unsafe workshop practices. Proper honing and sharpening of your tools is a critical woodshop practice. This clinic will focus primarily on sharpening single edge tools such as chisels, planes, knives, axes, etc. We will explore a mix of methodologies, tools and jigs; while focussing on proper technique and the principles of sharpening.

Participants may bring their own tools for sharpening, but sufficient blades will be available to give everyone the opportunity to practice. This clinic is included as a mandatory session for registrants in Woodworking with Hand Tools, and is open to other participants as well.

Winter 2020, Tue Feb 11, 2020 - Tue Feb 11, 2020, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Tue Feb 11, 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Router Essentials

Bring your own router (in good working order) or use one of ours. Course will cover types of routers, router tables, collets, bases, bits, how to hold and safety operate the router. Techniques and jigs for routing dados, rabbets, dovetails, joinery, and edge decoration. There is an $3 materials fee, payable at first class. Demonstration and hands-on. Safety Card not required for this course.!

Spring 2020, Tue Jun 2, 2020 - Tue Jun 9, 2020, 2 classes ($75)

Class dates: Tue Jun 2, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM | Tue Jun 9, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Wood Inlay - Level 1

Wood Inlay Is an easy to learn woodworking technique where one piece of wood is cut out, using hand tools, to receive other sections of wood to form a beautiful surface pattern. This technique can be used to turn any project into something special. Materials will be supplied!  ($20 materials fee). This course is taught by George Stevens and Jamie Almond, authors of The Art of Wood Inlay. Safety Card not required for this course.

Spring 2020, Sat Mar 28, 2020 - Sat Apr 25, 2020, 5 classes ($115)

Class dates: Sat Mar 28, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Apr 4, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sat Apr 25, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Wood shop safety orientation

For experienced woodworkers who would like to use the wood shop on a drop-in basis. This one time class will acquaint you with the safety procedures of the wood shop and the safety concerns with each major piece of equipment. The Safety Card will be given upon completion of this course.

Feb 1 - Winter 2020, Sat Feb 1, 2020 - Sat Feb 1, 2020, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Sat Feb 1, 2020 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Feb 24 - Winter 2020, Mon Feb 24, 2020 - Mon Feb 24, 2020, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Mon Feb 24, 2020 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Apr 2 - Spring 2020, Tue Mar 31, 2020 - Tue Mar 31, 2020, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Tue Mar 31, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

May 2, Sat May 2, 2020 - Sat May 2, 2020, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Sat May 2, 2020 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Jun 3, Wed Jun 3, 2020 - Wed Jun 3, 2020, 1 classes ($30)

Class dates: Wed Jun 3, 2020 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Woodworking II

Prerequisite : Intro to Woodworking course. You select your own project and provide your materials. This is an opportunity to learn new skills while completing a project of your choosing under the guidance of a qualified instructor. You will also learn advanced joinery and fastening techniques. This course may be repeated as any times as you desire. Safety Card required for this course.!

Monday am Winter 2020, Mon Jan 6, 2020 - Mon Mar 2, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Wednesday Winter 2020, Wed Jan 8, 2020 - Wed Feb 26, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Thursday - Winter 2020, Thu Jan 9, 2020 - Thu Feb 27, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Monday AM - Spring 2020, Mon Mar 30, 2020 - Mon May 25, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Wednesday - Spring 2020, Wed Apr 8, 2020 - Wed May 27, 2020, 8 classes ($135)

Thursday - Spring 2020, Thu Apr 9, 2020 - Thu May 28, 2020, 8 classes ($135)