Tuesdays, Nov 4-Dec 9 (5 sessions; no class Nov 25) | 5:30-8:30 pm

Instructor: Michael Hillinger

Want to make a decorative box that combines the beauty of cherry wood with the scent of aromatic cedar? This class is a fabulous chance to develop new skills while practicing old ones. You'll learn to make precise and repeatable cuts, create splined miter joints, and gain experience machining rough lumber into a silky-smooth finished stock. Class will end with some finishing techniques, which have a variety of great applications. Some woodworking experience suggested. $55 Materials Fee applied at checkout.

Although Michael Hillinger began the craft at a young age, woodworking came into serious focus for him after he retired from a long career in software development. He upgraded his shop, spent many hours (re)learning woodworking tools and techniques, and began to create furniture for charity auctions, including benches, tables, bookcases and chairs. Beautiful lathe-turned ornaments, bowls, candle holders and more can be found on his Etsy site, WoodWorking For A Cause where proceeds from sales are donated to designated nonprofits. When he's not sharing his considerable talents as a teacher, Michael can be found - where else? - in his woodshop, making sawdust, noise and perhaps things of beauty. You can view Michael's work on Instagram at @quiet_re