The Furniture Institute of Massachusetts

Learn to build a beginner project of your choice. This is a great class for those that have completed the hand tool and basic machine class. Whether it is a simple table or valuables box, you can design and build what you like. The instructor will guide you through the design process and assist you in the selection of wood and hardware and help you along with the construction while instructing you on the new techniques needed. Don’t miss this opportunity to work with one of the NH Furniture Masters, John Cameron. Level ~ Beginner / Intermediate Course Length – 12 Week Nights Wednesdays 6:00PM ~ 9:00PM


This class is perfect for the beginner as well as for the intermediate furniture maker. Students will learn the proper procedure to grind, hone, and strop gouges, back bends and v tools. Carving exercises commence with rudimentary tasks, enabling each student to gain an understanding of how to read the grain and how, subsequently, to cut it properly. Through carving exercises, each student will learn the importance of laying out patterns in a clear and concise fashion. Techniques to hold the wood throughout the carving procedure will be taught. A systematic approach to the physical aspect of carving is paramount. Students will learn the order and placement of cuts essential to detailed ornamentation. This approach enables the carver to produce a decisive piece of ornamentation in an efficient amount of time. Through the study of carved moldings, fans, rosettes, reeds, flutes, volutes, and acanthus leaves, the students will leave with a firm foundation for the execution of ornamental carving and an understanding of how to embellish their future works. February 5, 2013 ~ May 7, 2013 Level: Beginner / Intermediate

Machines are a necessary part of woodworking. The class is the perfect class for anyone interested in becoming involved with woodworking. The students will be instructed in the safety and operation of all of the shop machines while building a simple table. The scroll saw, drill press, mortiser, table saw, swing saw, jointer, planer, band saw, lathe, grinder, shaper, and router table are the machines to be covered.Pat Farrell has been teaching woodworking for more than twenty years. You will certainly gain from his years of experience in the shop. Wednesday Nights 6:00PM ~ 9:00PM

This class is for those who have had instruction in basic machine use and hand tools and would like instruction in building a project of their own liking. The class is limited to six students. Hand tools as well as projects must be removed from the building each class. Large projects are not encouraged. This is a great opportunity to learn from one of the leading furniture makers in the country. Students that have taken past classes may have need for assistance in completing a project. Call with your ideas. Level: intermediate / Advanced Course Length: Twelve Weeknights Thursdays 6:00PM ~ 9:00PM once a week