Machining I

Price $300

Clever Air Motor

The class begins with a short, approachable classroom session covering safety, basic machine concepts, and how the tools work. From there, students move into the shop for guided, hands-on practice in small groups. Instruction is step-by-step and focused on learning by doing, with plenty of time for questions and support.

Through simple first projects, you’ll discover how mills shape flat surfaces and how lathes create round parts like shafts and pins. This class is ideal for makers, hobbyists, artists, tinkerers, and anyone curious about how everyday objects are made.  This class meets for 5 sessions.

This class includes 1 month of membership at the Foundry.

Box Lanterns

$ 140 and includes a free month membership at the Foundry

Build a Box Lantern with Interchangeable Sides.

Use a high powered (but safe) Laser to cut panels for your box lantern.  Learn about vectors to create your personalized artwork.

Stained Glass Sun Catcher

$ 75 and includes one-month membership in the Foundry Workshop

Basics of stained glass

In this class, you’ll learn the basics of stained glass from cutting to grinding, through foiling and soldering. Working from patterns provided by the instructors, each participant can make two sun-catchers during this eight-hour workshop, and all materials are provided. Each session will feature different patterns.

This workshop will be held monthly on Saturdays,  from 9-5 with a one hour lunch break. This session is limited to 4 people.

Introduction to Stained Glass

$ 200 and includes one month membership at the Foundry Workshop

Learn the process from start to finish!

In this class, you’ll learn the process of creating a stained glass panel from design and cutting to grinding, through foiling, soldering and framing. Each student will have the opportunity to create their own pattern, although commercial patterns or reference images can be used as desired. 

Classes are on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 9 PM and run for six weeks. Make-up sessions are available, but plan on attending all six sessions. If students need additional time to complete their project, arrangements can be made with the instructors. 

Each class fee includes most materials (2 pounds of solder, zinc framing stock, glass), although students may wish to purchase glass independently and will have to purchase solder if more than two pounds are needed for completion.

This class is limited to 4 students.



Picture Frames

$ 200

Build your own custom picture frame.  Learn how to make a strong and beautiful frame.

In this class you will make a unique and artistic picture frame.  This class will require very precise cuts on the table saw and chop saw.  The frames are reinforced with splines in the corners for strength.  There may be sanding and router use in their creation.

Stencil Art Creation

$ 110  and includes a 1 month membership at the Foundry

Intro to Multi-Color Stencil Printing

This two day workshop we will explore three typical methods to create stencils; hand-cut (knife), laser-cut, and photo-emulsion processes. 

The bulk of workshop time will be used to mount stencil layers onto a printing pallet. We will register the layers to print multiple-color images.  

The Foundry provides card stock for the workshop.  For the second session, pleas feel free to bring your own cards or clothing to print on.

Participants will take home printed articles. 

Fine Wooden Keepsake Box

$250 and includes a 1 month membership at the Foundry Workshop

Make a high finish hardwood box with classic hardware

What if a simple box could become something you’ll treasure for a lifetime?  In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll level up your skills while creating a beautifully finished keepsake box from solid hardwoods.  You’ll learn and refine precision techniques using classic finger-joinery, resulting in a hinged box appx. 9x4x4 - perfect for safeguarding meaningful items or giving as a standout handmade gift.  With three or four guided sessions, you’ll focus on accuracy, craftsmanship, and achieving a professional-quality finish.

Designed for makers with some basic woodworking experience, this class includes all materials and expert instruction.

Build something timeless. Sharpen your skills. Save your spot and start making your Keepsake Box.

Easy Camp Chair

$120 and includes 1 month membership in the Foundry 'workshop

Inspired Beach or Camp chair

In this class each student will build the parts for and assemble a low rise chair for camp or beach use. It is a beginner level project and will use a chop saw, table saw, bandsaw, sanders, drills, and routers. This class should take two sessions.