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Tue Jan 09 2018 |
Learn dovetailing the way apprentices apprentices traditionally mastered certain woodworking techniques: by following instructions, using accurate tools and then practicing these hand skills.
The class will consist of three classes taught on successive Tuesday nights (January 9th, 16th and 23rd) covering the following: (1) Exploration of the features and uses of hand tools used in dovetailing, including sharpening and grinding (2) Beginning to dovetail and the establishment of good dovetailing technique and (3) Continued practice and development of dovetailing skill.
Initially students will learn to grind and sharpen tools their tools, and then learn how to accurately lay out a joint, saw straight consistently, and chisel precisely. The home assignment will entail cutting a dovetail a day, putting into regular practice this woodworking essential. Students' progress will be evaluated with areas for improvement noted. If anyone runs into trouble during their daily dovetailing, they are welcome to confer with Joel via Skype to get them back on the right track.
The class teaches a fundamental woodworking skill via correct technique and regular repetition. Once you have your dovetailing skill in place, you can go on to do all kinds of fancy woodworking.
Class size is limited to four students. Tuition includes all materials (including the homework) and use of tools during the class but students must obtain certain tools for home practice. This class was great!! Joel is a straight shooter and will tell you like it is. This is exactly what an apprentice needs. It is nice to learn from someone who is passionate about his craft. I cannot wait for the next class. - Steven (Aug, 2017)
“If you want to learn to cut dovetails by hand, I highly recommend this class...I liked the no-nonsense approach and Joel's focus on old-school efficiency and practicality. I also liked that you have access to TFWW's tools..I dug learning this skill in a class rather than through books or YouTube videos because I feel that, hour for hour, a class is more efficient. Having an instructor there who can correct you on-the-fly, and give personalized advice, made me feel I was picking it up much quicker than I would if I were trying to just learn it on my own.
-- Core 77, November 24, 2017
Update: Class has already been held.
Parking is available in front of our store or elsewhere on our block and under the expressway. The subway (R train to 25th street in Brooklyn) is a few blocks blocks away.
Instructor: Joel Moskowitz
Class dates: January 9, 16 and 23, 2018
Class duration: 3 x 3 hour sessions (6 pm - 9 pm)
Where: At our showroom at 112 26th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
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