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Woodworking classes-Fall semester at Lincoln Street Center 2011

Beginners Joinery, Overview of Traditional Methods; Hand Tools
This class introduces you to the classic hand tools with emphasis on sharpening and measuring. Students will practice their skills learning ‘no-glue’ methods of joining objects in wood – close fits, wood pegs, and accurate layout – as well as the appropriate application and techniques of traditional joinery. Bring your hand planes, chisels, edge sharpening materials, measuring tools and safety materials: items are available to borrow.  This is an entry level course for those who have a basic understanding of tools, measuring math and shop procedure.  Students will acquire an understanding of how to use the characteristics of hardwoods to create strong functional accurate joints used in furniture, timberframe structures, etc. 8 weeks, Tuesdays $120.  Plus material fee, $40; Limited to 6 students. Tuesdays Sept. 20-Nov.8 5:30-8:30pm

Intermediate Joinery, Dovetail Blanket Chest; Hand Tools
Learn the classic carcass construction using the ‘no-glue’ dovetail joint resulting in a pine blanket/sea chest with soft iron clinch nailed hinges.  Students will learn layout and construction of this traditional joinery technique to produce a piece of functional furniture. Bring your hand planes, chisels, edge sharpening materials, measuring tools and safety materials: items are available to borrow. This is an intermediate level course for those who have a basic understanding of tools, measuring math and shop procedure. 8 weeks, Thursdays $120. Plus material fee, $60; Limited to 6 students. Wednesdays Sept. 21-Nov. 9 5:30-8:30.

Intermediate Joinery, Footstool, Hand Tools
This course for those who have always wanted to learn furniture making. Do you want to learn how to use hand tools to create functional piece furniture? This class is for you.
Students will learn basic woodworking skills - layout, measuring techniques, tool use, assembly - to build a simple hardwood footstool.  The goal is to teach the skills to finish the project, rather than emphasis on completion. Bring your hand planes, chisels, edge sharpening materials, measuring tools and safety materials: items are available to borrow. This is an intermediate level course for those who have a basic understanding of tools, measuring math, and shop procedure. 8 weeks, Wednesdays $120. Plus material fee, $60. Limited to 6 students. Thursdays Sept. 22-Nov. 10 5:30-8:30.

Hugh Lane bio;
Hugh Lane operates a woodworking and machine shop at the Lincoln Street Center for the Arts in Rockland. With a background in technical illustration, museum educator, traditional sailing vessel operation and boatbuilding, Hugh brings a varied experience to the classroom.  He teaches woodworking focusing on the traditional hand tools used in the golden age of American craftsmanship, with an emphasis on sharpening, design, and accurate craftsmanship.   FMI: hughlanewoodworking.com