Classes
2026
Any and all current members of AWG are eligible to sign up for our classes.
January 2026
Half Turned: Finish Your Lathe Project
Instructor: Rodger Young
Time and Date: 9am - noon on Wednesdays, January 7, 14, 21, and 28
Location: 315 Wilmer Place, Edgewater
Details: This 3-hour workshop is for members who want to complete one of their half-turned lathe projects (maybe a bowl or a spindle). Members should bring their own tools or Rodger can provide tools as needed.
To register, contact Rodger at 410-956-4239 or email rodger@tonedesign.com or sign up in person at our January General Meeting on the 8th.
March 2026
Cross Cut Handsaw Sharpening Part 1
Instructor: Rodger Young
Time and Date: 9am - noon on Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, and 25
Location: 315 Wilmer Place, Edgewater
Details: This class will cover the collection, restoration, use, and sharpening of vintage Cross Cut Handsaws. Space is limited to 3 students per class. Members should bring their own saws.
To register, contact Rodger at 410-956-4239 or email rodger@tonedesign.com or sign up in person at our February General Meeting on the 12th.
April 2026
Handcut Dovetail Class
Instructor: Chris Desautels, 301-332-8490 (c), christopher.desautels@gmail.com
Time and Date: 1-4pm, Saturday, April 25th
Location: Chris’s Workshop
4212 Van Buren Street, University Park, MD 20782
Details: Chris will demonstrate his method for cutting dovetails and will discuss alternative approaches as well. Attendees should bring wood from their private stock to try their newly learned dovetail skills and are encouraged bring (but not necessary) the following tools:
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Dovetail saw
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Marking gauge (circle cutter type is best)
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Chisels
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Marking knife
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Fret saw (optional)
Class size is limited to 3 members
If interested please sign-up at the March meeting or contact Chris directly.
May 2026
CNC 2D Work - Create your own workshop sign
Instructor: Candee Van Iderstine
Time and Date: 10:30am; Part 1 - Monday May 11, Part 2 - Friday May 15
Location: Davidsonville, MD
Details:
Candee Van Iderstine will conduct a 2-part course where guild members will create a unique sign for their home woodshop using the free software, CNC 2D Work Design with Carbon Create. Part 1, members will create their design. In Part 2, those designs are brought to life via CNC (see example below). Class size is limited to 3. Requires a portable laptop/iPad
Veneering Techniques
Instructor: Chris Desautels, 301-332-8490 (c), christopher.desautels@gmail.com
Time and Date: 1-4pm, Saturday, May 30
Location: Chris’s Workshop
4212 Van Buren Street, University Park, MD 20782
Details: Chris will demonstrate his technique for veneering and review alternative methods and materials. Chris will discuss commercial veneers as well as creating shop-cut veneers. In addition, shop made plywood will be examined.
Class size is limited to 3 members.
If interested please sign-up at the March meeting or contact Chris directly.
2025
September 2025
Paul Hansen taught an end grain cutting board class at MakerSpace.
​Rodger Young taught several classes on sharpening chisels and plane blades.
November 2025
Rodger Young taught several classes on how to sharpen traditional wood turning tools. The first class was held November 12th. Other classes were scheduled on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.