Woodworking Seminars

Saturdays | 10-11 AM

Stop by the Woodsmith Store in Clocktower Square for our FREE in-store woodworking seminars. Each session features tips, tool demonstrations, and techniques you can use in your own shop.

Seminars are held in-store only, so you can see tools in action, ask questions, and get hands-on insight.

Register to win prizes, enjoy snacks, and learn something new. Visit often to see what seminars are coming up next.

Saturday, February 28
10:00-11:00 AM

HAND PLANES & POWER PLANES
Join us for an immersive look into the world of hand planes. Plus, a quick primer on power planes.

Speakers: Dwane Estes & Kim Downing

Saturday, March 7
10:00-11:00 AM

CUTTING BOARD BASICS
Learn how to glue up and surface a cutting board. Plus, see how to create juice grooves with a special router jig!

Speakers: Bob Christensen & Kim Downing

Saturday, March 14
10:00-11:00 AM

WHAT'S NEW AT KREG TOOL
Kreg Tool presents new tools, jigs, and cordless tools. Plus, get a refresher on a few old favorite tools as well!

Speaker: Lance Eaton

Saturday, March 21
10:00-11:00 AM

SHAPER ORIGIN SESSION
See the latest and greatest projects, tips, and techniques with the Shaper Origin.

Speaker: Dennis Kennedy

Saturday, March 28
10:00-11:00 AM

TABLE SAW MODS
See our top tips, jigs, and modifications, featuring the SawStop Compact table saw!

Speaker: Kim Downing

Saturday, April 4
10:00-11:00 AM

WORKBENCH TOP ADD-ONS
Upgrade your workbench top with built-in hold-downs, stops, dogs, and more!

Speaker: Kim Downing & Dennis Kennedy

Saturday, April 11
10:00-11:00 AM

ROCK SOLID OUTDOOR FURNITURE
Build outdoor furniture with rock solid time-tested joinery that will last a lifetime.

Speaker: Kim Downing

Saturday, April 18
10:00-11:00 AM

RIVER TABLE LIVE POUR
Watch a live river table pour from start to finish. Plus, get a few tips and tricks on how to make your next river table unique!

Speaker: Kim Downing & Dennis Kennedy

Saturday, April 25
10:00-11:00 AM

SHARPENING TIPS AND TRICKS
Learn how to use the Veritas sharpening system to keep your chisels and plane irons in tip-top shape!

Speaker: Vince Ancona

Saturday, May 2
10:00-11:00 AM

MITER-FREE PICTURE FRAMES
Ditch the miter madness and learn a new way to make picture frames. It's so easy!

Speaker: Kim Downing

Saturday, May 9
10:00-11:00 AM

LAMINATION TECHNIQUES
Learn how to create bentwood laminations with thin stock, forms, and special adhesives.

Speaker: Kim Downing & Dennis Kennedy

Saturday, May 16
10:00-11:00 AM

SEMINAR SURPRISE!
Wrap up the spring season with a surprise presentation and an expanded Q&A session.

Speaker: It's a Surprise!