Tuesdays, Jan 7-Feb 11 (5 sessions; no class Jan 21) | 5:30 pm-8:30 pm

Instructor: Michael Hillinger

This class is a fabulous chance to develop some new skills while practicing old ones. You'll learn to make precise and repeatable cuts, create finger joints and rabbets, and gain experience with planing, ripping and beveling. Class will end with some finishing techniques, which have a variety of great applications. This class is perfect for students who have taken other introductory woodworking courses, but will also be accessible to those with no woodworking experience. $90 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

Thursdays, Jan 30-March 20 (8 weeks) | 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Dave Shinnlinger

This course will allow the participant to use power tools in the AVA woodshop to create a basic box, and potentially more. If time and interest allow, a wooden knob can be turned on a lathe to accent the box and additional boxes crafted as well. This class is ideal for beginners and for getting to know the AVA woodshop, but is also appropriate for intermediate woodworkers looking to improve their skills and learn new things. $90 Materials Fee applied at checkout.

Dave Shinnlinger has been the woodshop teacher at Mascoma High School since 2005 and was The New England Association of Woodshop Teachers “Teacher of the Year” in 2019.  He has overseen thousands of woodworking projects and is looking forward to helping you create something of your very own.

Tuesdays, Feb 25-March 25 (5 sessions) | 5:30-8:30 pm

Instructor: Michael Hillinger

In this class you will create a hardwood serving tray using solid-wood construction that allows for seasonal wood movement. You'll also learn about breadboard construction, exposed joints, tapered stock, pinned joints, and cord lashing. This class is perfect for students who have taken other introductory woodworking courses, but will also be accessible to those with no woodworking experience. Click here for a detailed project description.  $90 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