~Power tools 101 is a prerequisite for this course~
Learn how to transform rough lumber into finished sizes while making a mitered box. This class will cover how to use the tools to create parallel sides and perpendicular corners before building the box. Through box-making, we will learn how to make several forms of joinery including miters, splines, and dados. This class is open to students of all levels of ability, and we will make accommodations for anyone with a disability.
The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost
* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Taught by Aria Kampfer
The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the admission costs.
Taught by Jeanette Torkelson and Ema Thoen
The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.
Taught by Aria Kampfer and EB
An Open House and Pop Up Market Friday, December 12th 4:30-8:00pm featuring goods made by instructors, students, and friends of Fireweed.
Masking up is encouraged during this event and will be required Saturday morning from 10-11 to make sure that our most vulnerable community members feel welcomed and comfortable visiting. Masks available at the door.
Saturday, December 13th 10:00-3:00 Shopping is the main event! (during the first hour masks required)
Meet The Makers:
Addis - ceramics returning artist
Kerri Sandve - calendars and prints returning artist
Gwen - Bandsaw Boxes and Birdies returning artist
Junco Bakehouse - gluten free baked goods returning baker
Katie - Ornaments: hand painted paper mache returning artist
Amy Mester - sewn and waxed canvas bags and goods returning after a hiatus
Jamie Kubat - ceramics and more new artist this year
Tina Green - handmade brooms, wisks, brushes returning artist
Megan Gramlow - vintage treasures and herbal remedies new artist this year
Nico Makes - plant dyed fabric goods returning artist
More Artists and Makers being added......
It can be hard to find just the right picture frame--especially for one-of-a-kind art--and custom frames are expensive. Solve that problem by learning how to build your own! We'll use the table saw, miter saw, and v-nailer to construct basic frames out of oak, maple, or cherry. Students should come to class with dimensions of the piece they want to frame, and we'll take it from there!
The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the class admission cost.
Taught by Julie Arnold
Elderberry is a powerful ally for cold and flu and Covid season, and an easy herb to love to take! In this class, herbalist Emily Pearson Ryan will introduce students to the many uses of Elder-berry (and blossom!) - most famously the plant's immune-boosting power. Then we will craft a delicious warming syrup together.
Students will take home one 8-ounce (or two 4-ounce) bottles of fresh syrup and recipes to make more.
The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost
*** We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status***
Taught by Emily Pearson Ryan
Make a handmade toy for your little one or a little one in your life! You can design your own or use one of the patterns available. This class will teach a few basic woodworking skills, and you will leave with a finished toy. You will be using a bandsaw, drill press, belt sander, laminate router (optional), hammer, and sandpaper.
--------------------------------------------This class is taught by Kate Schiffler(@bbfurnituremn)
Open shop but for turning! This open shop is only for students with previous turning experience or those who've taken a turning class with Fireweed. Bowl blanks will be available for purchase but feel free to bring your own prepped wood if you've got a project you are working on. Instructor Abbey Dickhudt will be at the shop to make sure everyone is staying safe. This IS NOT a class. This is a time for self-directed work to make shavings, make mistakes, and ask questions. *Woodshop lathes accommodate limited size blanks. If you have any questions about the wood you want to bring or the lathes, please reach out in advance.
Registrants of open shop MUST have taken Bowl Turning or be comfortable and experienced using turning tools and the lathe. Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!
Please email fireweedwoodshop@gmail.com if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.
* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status * _________________________________
Facilitated by Abbey Dickhudt
Come learn how to turn your own bowl on the lathe! We will start with a freshly cut bowl blank and take it all the way to its finished shape. You will be learning parts of the lathe, how to mount your blank, and how to use bowl gouges, scrapers, and different chuck attachments. We will also cover how you will later on dry, sand, and finish the bowl. In this 4 hour class we will go at a pace at which everyone is comfortable, leaving plenty of room for demonstration, questions, and hands-on time.
The materials fee for this class is $30 and is included in the admission cost.
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Taught by Abbey Dickhudt
Learn how to carve a spoon from a fresh cut tree using traditional Nordic carving techniques. We cover tree anatomy, axing out a blank (roughed out spoon shape), knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. The class fee includes tool rental, materials, a finishing kit, and safety gloves. Please wear pants and close toed-shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips!
The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost.
Taught by Katie Speckman
Open shop is a time for you to bring in any projects or crafts you are working on and have access to the tools and the space. While we will have an instructor on staff to help open shop run smoothly and make sure tools are being used safely, this is a self-directed work time NOT class time. Open shop is capped at 7 participants and needs 5 participants to run.
Registrants of open shop MUST have taken power tools 101 or be comfortable and experienced using power tools. Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!
Until further notice, NO GREENWOOD ON THE BANDSAWS.
NO LATHE USE AT OPEN SHOP. Instead please register for one of our Open Turning Sessions.
Please email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.
Facilitated by Aria Kampfer
Learn to tile while making a beautiful and functional serving tray! In this class, students will learn how to cut tile using two methods, how to mix mud, use a trowel, lay tile, and create clean grout lines. These skills will show the basics of tiling, to support a student with their home DIY projects. Students will then build a serving tray to display their tiling. The dimensions of the tray will be 12-by-16 inches wide, and 3 inches tall. The tray will be an introduction to using a table saw, cutting 45-degree angles on the miter saw, brad nailer, and drill press to make the hand-holds. Students will have the opportunity to personalize their tray using the bandsaw and router table for adding a profile.
The materials for this class is $35 and is included in the admission cost.
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Taught by Abbey Dickhudt and Aria Kampfer
The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the admission cost.
Calling all bakers, chefs and hobbyists! Novices and pros alike!
Learn the basics of spindle turning in this fun, beginner-friendly course. Class will introduce the anatomy of the lathe and students will learn the techniques to turn a maple or walnut French rolling pin. Course will also cover sanding and food-safe finishes.
The materials fee for this course is $20 and is included in the admissions cost.
Taught by Tiff Tran
Ready to add a handcrafted touch to your home? In this beginner-friendly class, you will create a beautiful rope-hung shelf unit and learn the skills to install it at home with confidence using a custom French cleat system.
What you’ll learn:
• How to customize the design to fit your window (you will need to bring your window measurements), or simply follow the pre-determined design.
• How to safely operate a table saw, circular saw, and miter saw to cut your cleat and shelf components.
• Measuring and drilling precise holes for rope suspension.
• Knot-tying techniques for secure, elegant shelf support while using a level.
• How to mount your shelf with a beautiful French cleat system for easy installation.
• Finishing with paint. Choose white paint or blend a custom pastel color.
Build a beautiful, wall-mounted shelf that blends practical woodworking with a chance to practice custom design. The three-tier unit lets sunlight pass through for potted plants and home décor while also serving as a tidy solution for books, knick-knacks, shoes, or storage bins. You’ll finish the course with a fully assembled shelf and the skills to hang it at home with confidence. Please note: this workshop includes two sessions, and you are advised to bring a smock, apron, or paint clothes to the second session to avoid getting paint on your nice clothing. Also note: the plants pictured are not included, but the shelf unit can fit up to 6 11.5" storage cubes!
No prior experience needed. All materials provided. Come ready to measure, saw, drill, tie, and hang! Leave with a finished project!
The materials fee for this class is $35 and is included in the admission cost.
Taught by Jules Bunch
Join us for a special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) centered class to practice the basics of Power Tools
Make a cutting board while learning how to use power tools. We will cover using the electric planer, ripping on the table saw, cross cutting on the miter saw, curved cuts on the bandsaw, and finishing. This is a great chance to get to know, or brush up on the most powerful tools in the shop. Take home your very own cherry or maple cutting board at the end.
This class is intended for BIPOC students.
Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.
Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar (@meenanew) Bio 1. Bio 2.
Learn to make a functional and beautiful whisk broom. In this 5 hour introduction class you will learn techniques to make a strong and sturdy hand broom. We will also learn to process stalks, plait handles and stitch the broom flat. Leave feeling confident and inspired to explore the world of broom making.
Taught by Tina Green Krause
You'll learn the basics of making a bowl from fresh (green) wood during this single session, four hour, in person class. We will learn how to operate the wood lathe safely, explore form, and turn wood. Class will cover all steps to make a simple bowl and you will leave with our own bowl and a finishing kit to take home.
This basket, made with black ash splint, is highly functional for everyday needs. It can appear rustic or refined. It can be filled with veggies from the market, groceries from the store, or binders and paperwork for meetings. It can also be a perfect fit for in-between the bucket seats of most automobiles. The course will start with an in-depth discussion of the harvesting process, including log pounding and material storage. From there, students will try their hand at splitting using two techniques: hands and a "splitting brake," followed by prepping our pre-selected raw materials using sharp knives, scissors and a slitting gauge. Participants will learn about twill and start/stop weaving, and tension and form as we lay-out and weave our baskets. After drying, we will construct the rim system, prep thicker splint for handles, and finally, wrap the handles with choice splint. The finished basket will measure approximately 4" x 13" at the base, 9" x 16" at the opening, with a height of 11". With handles attached, this brings the overall height of the basket to 17". Weighing in at just under a pound, it will be capable of carrying up to ten pounds quite comfortably. Note, this project requires some hand strength to complete.
The materials fee for this class is $60 and is included in the admission cost.
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