Guild of Oregon Woodworkers upcoming events

EDS - CORE TOOL CERTIFICATION - EVENING 26-23 (18 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Instructor - John Mafrica

Assistant - Rick Martin

Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to the Guild (all members) and Getting Started (beginners only)

This class is designed for the member to become certified on the "Core tools" and is required to work in the Guild machine room or to take classes using the “core” power tools.

The class consists of two 4-hour sessions and will certify you on the commonly used "core” power tools: chop saw, bandsaw, jointer, planer, table saw, stationary sanders and the drill press.

The instructor will demonstrate using each tool and discuss safe practices. There will be the opportunity to practice using each tool. By the end of the class, one should feel comfortable operating each tool safely. Upon successful completion, the instructor will certify the member on the 7 core tools.

Materials will be provided.

Do not register for this 2 session class unless you are able to attend both sessions. We cannot reschedule you if you are not able to attend both sessions and no refunds will be given for missed sessions.

Students should bring these items: Personal and required PPE, pencil, and tape measure. Bring a copy of this document, either digitally or printed, Core Tool Handout . Bring a combination square, if you have one. Don't go out and buy a cheap one for the class. We have plenty to borrow and we'll discuss the benefits of investing wisely in a quality square.

Please contact Kimberly Grommes with questions.

Check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending Guild events, workshops, or gatherings when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with Flu, RSV or COVID-19.

Class Cancellation Policy

EDG - Basics of Fine Woodworking 26-2 (18 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Basics of Fine Woodworking

Prerequisites: Intro to Guild Safety & Core Tool Certification

Instructors: Multiple

Assistants: Chris Cardoza

Students: 6 maximum

This course is designed for beginning woodworkers who have completed Core Tool Certification and:

1. Would like to build confidence using these tools.

2. Desire introductory knowledge on the process of bringing a project from concept through the process of woodworking, to applying a finish.

This class consists of 7 sessions offered on Monday evenings. Students are expected to attend all 7 sessions. There will not be any makeup sessions offered for missed classes. Each session covers specific aspects of woodworking, presented in the typical project order of operations.

Instructors will provide information and hands-on practice on the process of woodworking, through the construction of a simple box that you will work on through each session to completion. The objective is the acquisition of knowledge and skills of the process, rather than the box, though you will have a constructed box in the end to remind you of the process and your abilities.

The session topics are as follows:

Session One: Design and Layout

- Hands-on: drawings, layout, modeling, construction – table saw (cross cutting) and bandsaw (resawing)

Session Two: Understanding Wood

- Hands-on: milling – jointer, tablesaw (ripping), planer

Session Three – Joinery

- Hands-on: tablesaw (crosscutting and cutting grooves), bandsaw, layout

Session Four – Hand Tools

- Hands-on: layout, handsaw, coping/fret saw, chisels, block plane

Session Five – Work Session

- Hands-on: complete box to to point of assembly

Session Six– Assembly and Glue-up

- Hands-on: table saw (cutting a rabbet), surface prep (sanding), hand plane and shooting board, clamps, glue

Session Seven – Finishing

- Hands-on: applying finish on sample boards, shellac finish on box

Materials will be provided.

PPE required: hearing protection, safety glasses, dust mask (as needed), closed-toed shoes.

Students should also bring: a fine point mechanical pencil and a tape measure. If you have your own combination square and marking knife, bring them, however, there are plenty of these in the Studio to use if you do not own one. Also bring your block plane if you have one. Do not buy one for this course.

Please contact Pat Shuff (pat.shuff@guildoforegonwoodworkers.org) with questions.

Guild classes are Member-only classes. Not a member? Visit the Membership webpage and Join Now.

Check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

The guild promotes and encourages all members to act responsibly in matters of health and safety by adhering to the following measures:

Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending guild events, workshops, or gatherings when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with COVID-19.
Follow CDC guidelines: If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you are expected to follow the current CDC guidelines.

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EDS - PANTOROUTER CERTIFICATION CLASS 26-05 (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

PantoRouter Certification Class

Instructor: Ken Fairfax
Class Assistant: Darrell Duffy

Prerequisites: Core Tool Certification and Router Certification

Cost: $90

The PantoRouter™ is an innovative tools that utlizes a router to create highly precise joinery, including mortise and tenon joints, dovetail joints, box joints, and other specialized joint types.

In this class, students will cover both safety as well as the basics of using the PantoRouter™ to create accurate, reproducible mortise and tenon joints. During the class the 4 students will jointly create a table base using mortise and tenon joinery while learning how to set up, calibrate, and safely operate the PantoRouter™. While completing this class, each student will practice setting up the machine for a cut, aligning work pieces, and safely cutting multiple joints.

After successfully completing the class, students will be certified to use the PantoRouter™ during Open Shop periods. While the class uses mortise and tenon joints for teaching purposes, PantoRouter™ users can consult the manual as well as the extensive online library at PantoRouter.com to learn how to apply their skills to other joints, including dovetail and box joints.

Students should bring personal protective equipment, including safety goggles and hearing protection.

Guild classes are Member-only classes. Not a member? Visit the Membership webpage and Join Now.

Check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

The guild promotes and encourages all members to act responsibly in matters of health and safety by adhering to the following measures:

Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending guild events, workshops, or gatherings when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with COVID-19.
Follow CDC guidelines: If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you are expected to follow the current CDC guidelines.

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EDG - PREP DAY Stake Leg Stool class (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Prep for Stake Leg Stool class

EDG - PREP DAY Stake Leg Stool class (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Prep for Stake Leg Stool class

EDG - Make Your First Cutting Board 26-2 (22 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Pat Shuff

Class Assistant: Nick Stocco & Siobhan Murphy

Students: 6 spaces

This is an introductory hands-on class in which students will learn to make a laminated face-grain cutting board. During the two, 3-hour class sessions, students will mill the wood from raw boards, glue up the boards for drying between classes, watch demonstrations of the milling and shaping steps, and then work on their own boards. Students will get hands-on practice with the table saw, planer, router, band saw (optional), disc, belt and spindle sanders, and router table (optional) to shape their cutting board.

The goal is to have a rough cutting board drying overnight and a finished cutting board to take home at the end of class. In some cases, final sanding and application of mineral oil finish will be done at home. In exceptional cases where more shop time is needed for use of power tools, we will try to accommodate students with a shop session when they can use the shop to finish up their board.

Wood will be provided. Remember to bring your Personal Protective Equipment - eyes, ears, and lung protection.

Prerequisites: Intro to Guild Safety and Core Tool Certification

Check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

Please register online and remit payment at once. Your registration is not complete without payment.

The Guild promotes and encourages all members to act responsibly in matters of health and safety by adhering to the following measures:

Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending Guild events, workshops, or gatherings when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Class Cancellation Policy

EDS - CORE TOOL CERTIFICATION - EVENING 26-24 (22 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Instructor - Jim Meyer

Assistant - David Neff

Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to the Guild (all members) and Getting Started (beginners only)

This class is designed for the member to become certified on the "Core tools" and is required to work in the Guild machine room or to take classes using the “core” power tools.

The class consists of two 4-hour sessions and will certify you on the commonly used "core” power tools: chop saw, bandsaw, jointer, planer, table saw, stationary sanders and the drill press.

Materials will be provided.

Please contact Kimberly Grommes with questions.

Check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

Class Cancellation Policy

EDG - STEVE POLAND CURVED STAKE-LEG STOOL 26-1 (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

BUILD A SIMPLE STAKE-LEG STOOL

Instructors: Jim Spitzer & Carol Boyd

Class Assistant: Greg Reeves

Students: 6

Prerequisites:

Intro To Guild Safety

Core Tool Certification

Router Certification

This stool was developed and designed by Guild member Steve Poland. In this class, we will discuss various design options for your future stake-leg stool projects. The Instructor will describe a range of approaches to forming cylindrical tenons that are used for creating accurate and strong cylindrical mortise and tenon joints without use of a lathe. Then you will create your own simple stool.

You will have the option of finishing with the simple plank style or using a curved track router jig to create the curved seat version. We should have a couple species options, but we won’t know exactly what is available until just prior to the class.

Basic operations will include:

- Use a table saw fixture to create 8 sided legs from square stock.

- Use a router table jig to form precise diameter round tenons.

- Use band saw to slit wedge slot and drill to bore stress relief at bottom of slot.

- Use an angled fixture on drill press to create splayed mortises.

- Use a curved rail router sled jig to carve a radiused seat top.

- Use band saw to cut wedges for locking the tenons in mortise

- Use a flush-cut saw and block plane to trim tenon flush with seat.

- Use a height marking fixture to set up leg length cut with Japanese saw.

- Use block plane to champher edges of seat and bottom of legs.

- Finish sanding with random orbit sander.

Students bring: PPE. and if you have them, bring a pocket square, tape measure, 6” rule, chisels, and block plane.

If needed, check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

The Guild promotes and encourages all members to act responsibly in matters of health and safety by adhering to the following measures:

Class Cancellation Policy - full refund when cancelled with 7 days prior notice, or emergency. Please see policy for details.

EDS - CORE TOOL CERTIFICATION - AFTERNOON 26-25 (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Instructor - JJ Hoffman

Assistant - Bill Tainter

Prerequisites: Completion of Intro to the Guild (all members) and Getting Started (beginners only)

This class is designed for the member to become certified on the "Core tools" and is required to work in the Guild machine room or to take classes using the “core” power tools.

The class consists of two 4-hour sessions and will certify you on the commonly used "core” power tools: chop saw, bandsaw, jointer, planer, table saw, stationary sanders and the drill press.

Materials will be provided.

Please contact Kimberly Grommes with questions.

Check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

Class Cancellation Policy

EDG - Make Your First Cutting Board 26-2 (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Instructor: Pat Shuff

Class Assistant: Nick Stocco & Siobhan Murphy

Students: 6 spaces

Wood will be provided. Remember to bring your Personal Protective Equipment - eyes, ears, and lung protection.

Prerequisites: Intro to Guild Safety and Core Tool Certification

Check out the Guild Scholarship Program to see if you qualify for the various scholarship we offer.

Please register online and remit payment at once. Your registration is not complete without payment.

The Guild promotes and encourages all members to act responsibly in matters of health and safety by adhering to the following measures:

Staying Home When Sick: Members are urged to prioritize their health and the health of others by refraining from attending Guild events, workshops, or gatherings when experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness, especially those associated with flu, RSV and COVID-19.

Class Cancellation Policy

EDG - STEVE POLAND CURVED STAKE-LEG STOOL 26-1 (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT