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Three-week Timber Framing Course
Join us for an unforgettable three weeks. Students will learn the basics of timber framing, craft a new build, and attend lectures on the history and value of traditional building.
Three-week Timber Framing Course
Join us for an unforgettable three weeks. Students will learn the basics of timber framing, craft a new build, and attend lectures on the history and value of traditional building.
Three-week Timber Framing Course
During this three-week course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn the basics of timber framing, follow the instructor in crafting a new build, and attend lectures on the theology of work.
Three-week Timber Framing Course
During this three-week course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn the basics of timber framing, follow the instructor in crafting a new build, and attend lectures on the theology of work.
Advanced Timber Framing Course
During this two and a half-week course in Steubenville, OH, students with prior timber framing experience will delve into more advanced timber framing techniques. Following the instructor in crafting a cruck frame students will get to refresh the basics while learning scribe rule, advanced square rule applications, and integrating curving timbers.
Electrical for Homeowners
During this one-week, evening course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn the basics of electricity in their homes. We’ll present both the math and theory behind how your home should be wired and the hands-on experience of swapping out an outlet or replacing a fixture. Homeowners will also learn the dangers of DIY and when not to do it yourself.
Maintenance and Repair for Homeowners
During this one-week course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn all the essentials for maintaining a home. We’ll discuss how to maintain your HVAC system, fix minor plumbing problems, address common electrical issues (pairs well with the Electrical for Homeowners Course), maintain and adjust doors, repair holes in walls, and more.
Woodworking 101
During this two-week course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn the basics of woodworking: various wood species and when to use them, safe use and maintenance of common tools, cuts and joinery methods, and finishing methods and materials.
Electrical for Homeowners
During this one-week, evening course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn the basics of electricity in their homes. We’ll present both the math and theory behind how your home should be wired and the hands-on experience of swapping out an outlet or replacing a fixture. Homeowners will also learn the dangers of DIY and when not to do it yourself.
Three-week Timber Framing Course
During this three-week course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn the basics of timber framing, follow the instructor in crafting a new build, and attend lectures on the theology of work.
Three-week Timber Framing Course: Session 2
During this three-week course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn the basics of timber framing, follow the instructor in crafting a new build, and attend lectures on the theology of work.
Three-week Timber Framing Course: Session 1
During this three-week course in Steubenville, OH, students will learn the basics of timber framing, follow the instructor in crafting a new build, and attend lectures on the theology of work.
Pipe Making Class
Come make your very own custom pipe with professional pipemaker and tobacco evangelist Kadesh Swanson. Traveling all the way from Washington State to give a talk at Chesterton’s and teach a class at the Workshop, Kadesh brings to bear nearly a decade of experience and a passion for the craft.
This class will focus on the art of finishing a pipe. The careful sanding and staining process to bring out the beauty of the wood. Followed by the delicate buffing proccess to bring out a vibrant shine sure to please the eye. At the end of the day, students will leave with a finished pipe.
Conference Cutting Board Class
Make your very own custom cutting board! This class is beginner friendly, but an enjoyable class even for more experienced woodworkers. And everyone could use another cutting board—especially something particularly beautiful.
This particular session is customized to accommodate visitors for the New Polity Conference.
Drywall Installation and Repair Class
Come learn the ins and outs of drywall. Mike Sullivan will be teaching students how to hang, tape, mud, and repair drywall. With 30+ years of experience, he’s seen it all and wants to share it with you.
Join us for both this class and the wall framing class in the morning and we’ll give you $25 off each class. Click here to register for both.
April 22, 1pm-3pm
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Double Header: Wall Framing Class + Drywall Installation and Repair Class
Join us for both the wall framing class in the morning and the drywall installation and repair class in the afternoon and save $25 on each class.
Go from no wall to finished (and repaired) drywall in one full day. We’ll apply drywall to the 2x4 frames we build in the morning.
Framing: April 22, 10am-12pm + Drywall: April 22, 1pm-3pm
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Wall Framing Class
Mike Sullivan will teach you how to frame a 2x4 wall. Topics covered will include ensuring a flat, plumb, and accurate wall that complies with code and stands the test of time; layout tips and tricks to save time with drywall or siding installation; and how to work safely and quickly so you can keep your renovation running smoothly.
Join us for both this class and the drywall installation and repair class in the afternoon and we’ll give you $25 off each class. Click here to register for both.
April 22, 10am-12pm
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Humidor Class
Don’t let your cigars dry out. Build your very own humidor in this partner class with the Steubenville Workshop and Chesterton and Co. Cigars. You’ll construct a 14” x 9” x 5.75” humidor (not some tiny cheap Amazon humidor) out of your choice of hardwood, lined inside with Spanish cedar (the same wood used in the construction of the Chesterton and Co. humidor shelves). Featuring elegant box joints on the corners, these humidors will be both beautiful and functional. As a humidor should be.
Plus, after the class, all participants are invited to share a meal and a cigar downtown. Through a partnership with Chesterton and Co. Cigars, class attendees will also get a special discount on a pack of cigars for their humidor. Even if you gave up cigars for lent, this humidor and that Chesterton deal will ensure you’re set up for Easter.
Cutting Board Class
Make your very own custom cutting board! This class is beginner friendly, but an enjoyable class even for more experienced woodworkers. And everyone could use another cutting board—especially something particularly beautiful.
Make it a date! Bring your significant other and build the board together.
Friday night we’ll prep the boards (making them flat and square so they’ll glue up well), design the pattern, and glue them together in clamps.
After the glue dries overnight the boards need to be planed, sanded, and oiled the next day. You may come back Saturday and finish your board or we can finish it for you to pickup Saturday afternoon for an additional $10.
Final boards will be approximately 12"x18"x1"
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Skills Class: Dovetail Joints
Dovetails are some of the most beautiful joints that can be made! Dovetails are a simple, easy to learn join, and require very few basic tools. However, many people do not know where to start. This class will be a walkthrough how to make dovetails with hand tools, and assembly of a basic Dovetail box. This is an excellent skill to have and develop!
The class will cost $80 and students will get an S4S poplar board to make their box with, as well as their own Japanese dovetail saw and chisels to keep.
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Skills Class: Finishing
Finishing is a critical, but often overlooked step in any project. You spend hours measuring, cutting and assembling, but it only takes fifteen minutes to ruin the whole thing. In this class, Mike Sullivan will teach you about different kinds of finishes, (oils, waxes, polyurethane, stain, etc.) their advantages and disadvantages, and strategies for getting a smooth, even application. So your future projects will shine (assuming you want a shiny finish).
You’ll get your hands dirty by actually applying multiple finishes to various types of wood, and you’ll be able to keep any finish samples you want. Come learn the final critical step to any woodworking project.
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Introduction to Woodworking
Some people may want to get into wood working, but don’t know where to begin. Our shop president and local craftsman Mike Sullivan will be teaching a class on this very topic for beginners to learn the ropes.
The class requires a minimum of six participants to be taught so if you are interested make sure to sign up and tell your friends to sign up too!
The class will cost $50.
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Skills Class: DIY Wood Working
Online woodworking tutorials rely on some skills that many beginners haven’t mastered yet. This class will help you to master use of Pocket hole screws, effective mitered saw cuts, wood gluing techniques, and more.
This is a great class to establish a base of knowledge for new wood workers!
December 9, 3:00–4:00 PM.
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Skills Class: Squaring Rough Sawn Boards
Our shop is happy to sell rough sawn lumber. These boards are less expensive for great quality wood, but they require some work to make into usable boards for your projects.
The prepping process is simple and easy to learn! In this class you will learn to effectively use the jointer, planer, and table saw to square up boards and reveal the beautiful grain in these diamonds in the rough. We recommend this for any members or newer wood workers who are unsure how to take full advantage of the rough sawn lumber we sell.
The Class will cost $20 + cost of the lumber you pick to take the class with.
December 1, 3–4pm.
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Intro to Wood
When doing fine woodworking many types and species of wood are available to you. Knowing basics of wood will help you create better pieces and pick the right woods for any kind of project you may want to do.
This is a great class to establish a base of knowledge for new wood workers!
This class is $20 or comes free with a NEW member sign up on the day of!
November 19, 3:00p-4:00p
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Date Night Cutting Board
Date nights can be hard to plan. Kids, life, whatever get in the way. If you’re a single guy, then you just get in the way. But the Steubenville Workshop has put together a great date for you! Come in and craft a unique cutting board together. Child care is included for $10/child (charge added at the door; Maximum 3 children). Pizza and Beverages are included with the class.
After the Boards are glued overnight they need to be planed, sanded, and oiled the next day. You may come the next day and finish your board or we can finish it for pickup Saturday afternoon for an additional $20.
Boards will be approximately 12”x18“x1”
November 18, 5:00p-7:00p
— All materials, tools, hardware, and safety equipment are provided!
— Please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. No loose clothing like baggy sleeves or scarves. Be sure to wear clothing you don't mind working in, you'll want to be comfortable and protected. We will get dusty!
— Please contact us directly to find out if this class is a good fit for anyone under 18 years of age. info@steubenvilleworkshop.com
Initial Member Training 09-17-22
Learn to use every tool in the shop. $50 or free with membership.
Initial Member Training 08-20-22
Learn to use every tool in the shop. $50 or free with membership.
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