Mastro Woodworking & Design

Classes

I have taught woodworking classes in the Seattle area for over 20 years at The Center for Wooden Boats, Woodcraft, The Woodworkers Store, and as a guest lecturer for The Woodworking Shows when they were in Seattle. My teaching has always centered on using hand tools along with wooden hand plane making. Since I have always enjoyed teaching - Mastro is Italian for teacher - I would like to continue doing that here in Lewiston.

Types of Classes

• One on One
  This is strictly geared to each individual's needs and is based solely on your level of knowledge and what you would like to learn.
• Small classes limited to 3
  I have a series of Saturday classes scheduled for each month to cover basic woodworking subjects such as tool basics, dove tails, mortise & tenon joinery to name a few.

Saturday Classes at the Ranch

• Cutting a Half Lap Dovetail
                                                     In the second class we will start using the tools in a hands on class to lay out and cut a fairly simple joint and you will use all the tools we learned about in the first class. Sat. Feb. 27 - 9am to 1pm Limited to 3 students $40/ session
• Mortise and Tenons
  We will cover all types of mortise and tenon joints such as haunched, blind, through, pegged, and wedged. We will discuss why each is used and then cut a mortise and tenon by hand. All materials provided. Sat. March, 13 - 9am to 1pm Limit 3 students $40/session
• Dovetails
  In this class we will cover dovetails in all their variations, half blind, through, mitered, and then cut a through dovetail after we cover the bases. Sat. March, 27 - 9am to 1pm Limit 3 students $40/session
  
• Building a Wooden Hand Plane
  In this class we will build a Krenov style wooden hand plane. Ever been frustrated with a hand plane you owned but didn't work as well as you would like?  Well I know how to fix that.... Build your own. You will need to furnish a blade and wood blank for the plane and if needed I can help you with both, then in one class we will build it and you will be using it that afternoon.
• Sat. April 10, 9am to 1pm Limit 3 students $40.00 plus materials

   

   

   

   

WEEK LONG CLASS SPECIAL

If you book an week long class (5 -6 hour days) for $750.00 we will throw in free lodging in our guest room here at the ranch. Includes free breakfast (vegetarian) and your own hot tub just outside the door. Beautiful views of the L-C Valley from our 3900 ft. vista.

Truly a remarkable chance for a rewarding experience in a extraordinary place. One half down to hold your place. Book soon to get the date you want

 

Class Rates for Hands-on Classes

I charge $30/hr for my classes. If it is a one on one class then the cost is 30 per hour. In my classes limited to 3 students then the cost per student per hour is $10/hr. If there are only 2 students then the cost per student is $15/hr.