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.
February 2026
Cross Cut Handsaw Sharpening Part 1
Instructor: Rodger Young
Time and Date: 9am - noon on Wednesdays, February 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.
May 2026
CNC 2D Work Design with Carbon Create
Instructor: Candee Van Iderstine
Time and Date: Time TBD; Part 1 - Monday May 11, Part 2 - Friday May 15
Location: Davidsonville, MD
Details: This is a 2-part class. In Part 1, guild members will learn how to use the free software, CNC 2D Work Design with Carbon Create, to design a personal project. In Part 2, participants will bring their design to life via CNC. Class size is limited to 3 students.
To register, contact Candee at 240-485-7265 or email candeevani@gmail.com or sign up in person at our General Meetings on 2/12, 3/12, or 4/9.
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.