Fireweed Community Woodshop upcoming events

Meet The Artists: Ellen Starr and Linda Ferber Talk Woodturning (08 April 2026)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Fireweed Woodshop is excited to host artists Ellen Starr and Linda Ferber! While Ellen and Linda work independently, both artists are heavily involved in the Minnesota Woodturners Association and the broader AAW community. They are frequent contributors to discussions on turning techniques, and they have collaborated on two WIT (Women In Turning) Exchange projects.

Join them for an artist talk on their creative journey. During this two-hour open house, Linda and Ellen will be available to discuss turning and decorative techniques and showcase their creative work. Slideshow planned for 6:30 and again at 7:30pm. No previous experience with turning is needed to come and see what these artists are doing and sharing!

A Table Of Your Own (all gender/no gender) (09 April 2026)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

In this multi-session class each participant will make a coffee table, side table or bench that fits their space and needs. Each student will design their table, mill lumber, cut joinery including mortise and tenons and bridal joints, and sand and finish their tables. Students will use the tablesaw, band saw, miter saw, drill press, jointer and planer in this class, as well as chisels.
Students can choose to build their table out of cherry, red oak, or walnut.

The materials fee is $70 for cherry or red oak and $115 for walnut. When selecting an admission cost, be sure to choose the one that includes the wood you want to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Stephanie Lunieski

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BIPOC Power Tools 101 (all gender/no gender) (12 April 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Join us for a special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) centered class to practice the basics of Power Tools

Make a cutting board while learning how to use power tools. We will cover using the electric planer, ripping on the table saw, cross cutting on the miter saw, curved cuts on the bandsaw, and finishing. This is a great chance to get to know, or brush up on the most powerful tools in the shop. Take home your very own cherry or maple cutting board at the end.

The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.

This class is intended for BIPOC students.

Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar (@meenanew) Bio 1. Bio 2.

Power Tools 201 (all gender/no gender) (13 April 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

~Power tools 101 is a prerequisite for this course~

Learn how to transform rough lumber into finished sizes while making a mitered box with splines. This class will cover how to use the jointer, planer, table saw, and miter saw to create parallel sides and perpendicular corners before building the box. Through box-making, we will learn how to make mitered corners and spline inserts with the table saw and dados with the router. There will also be a demonstration on how to make a homemade veneer press. This class is open to students of all levels of ability, and we will make accommodations for anyone with a disability.

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

A Table Of Your Own (all gender/no gender) (16 April 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The materials fee is $70 for cherry or red oak and $115 for walnut. When selecting an admission cost, be sure to choose the one that includes the wood you want to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Stephanie Lunieski

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Shaker Boxes (all gender/no gender) (18 April 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Want to learn the wonders of steambending and milk paint while making a beautiful box? This is the class for you! Make a cherry wood 7" shaker style box. On the first day learn to cut the fingers, bend the wood, and secure it. While the bands steam we will demonstrate milk painting. Day two we will fit the bottom and lid while discussing finishing techniques.

The materials fee for this class is $40 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tina Green Krause and Jeanette Torkelson

Hand Carved Tea Tray (all gender/ no gender) (18 April 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

These small wooden trays are perfect for holding items (pencils, keys, jewelry) or carrying tea to your friends.Students will start with a block of green wood and shape the tray using handplanes, gouges, chisels, and mallets. Details such as faceted edges will be carved using a Mora knife. Using hand tools allows the grain of the wood to dictate shape and inspire more organic curves. These trays are inspired by the Wagatabon trays from the Wagatani village in Japan.

The materials fee is $25 and included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Jeanette Torkelson.

Shaker Boxes (all gender/no gender) (19 April 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The materials fee for this class is $40 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tina Green Krause and Jeanette Torkelson

Bowl Turning for Beginners (all gender/no gender) (19 April 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

You'll learn the basics of making a bowl from fresh (green) wood during this single session, in person class. You will learn how to operate the wood lathe safely, explore form, and turn wood. Class will cover all steps to make a simple bowl and you will leave with your own bowl and a finishing kit to take home.

The materials fee for this class is $30 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Laurie McGinley

Power Tools 201 (all gender/no gender) (20 April 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

~Power tools 101 is a prerequisite for this course~

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Open Shop (all gender/no gender) (22 April 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Open shop is a time for you to bring in any projects or crafts you are working on and have access to the tools and the space. While we will have an instructor on staff to help open shop run smoothly and make sure tools are being used safely, this is a self-directed work time NOT class time. Open shop is capped at 7 participants and needs 5 participants to run.

Registrants of open shop MUST have taken power tools 101 or be comfortable and experienced using power tools.

Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!

NO GREENWOOD ON THE BANDSAWS.

NO LATHE USE AT OPEN SHOP. Instead please register for one of our Open Turning Sessions.

Please email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

A Table Of Your Own (all gender/no gender) (23 April 2026)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The materials fee is $70 for cherry or red oak and $115 for walnut. When selecting an admission cost, be sure to choose the one that includes the wood you want to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Stephanie Lunieski

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Open Turning (all gender/no gender) (24 April 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Open shop but for turning! This open shop is only for students with previous turning experience or those who've taken a turning class with Fireweed. Bowl blanks will be available for purchase but feel free to bring your own prepped wood if you've got a project you are working on. Instructor Abbey Dickhudt will be at the shop to make sure everyone is staying safe. This IS NOT a class. This is a time for self-directed work to make shavings, make mistakes, and ask questions. *Woodshop lathes accommodate limited size blanks. If you have any questions about the wood you want to bring or the lathes, please reach out in advance.

Registrants of open shop MUST have taken Bowl Turning or be comfortable and experienced using turning tools and the lathe.

Every attendee of open shop must register. Please no guests without registration!

Please email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org if you have any questions about open turning or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Abbey Dickhudt

Spoon Carving (all gender/no gender) (25 April 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn how to carve a spoon from a fresh cut tree using traditional Nordic carving techniques. We cover tree anatomy, knife holds for the hook & sloyd knife, drying, and finishing. This class is great for the beginner or the person wanting to learn Sloyd style carving. The class fee includes tool rental, materials, a finishing kit, and safety gloves. Please wear pants and close toed-shoes, as we are going to make some wood chips!

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Katie Speckman

Bowl Turning for Beginners (all gender/no gender) (25 April 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

You'll learn the basics of making a bowl from fresh (green) wood during this single session, four hour, in person class. We will learn how to operate the wood lathe safely, explore form, and turn wood. Class will cover all steps to make a simple bowl and you will leave with your own bowl and a finishing kit to take home.

The materials fee for this class is $30 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Abbey Dickhudt

Picture Frames with Splines (all gender/no gender) (26 April 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Do you want to both practice your skills with power tools and build a picture frame for a custom piece in your home? This class is for you! We will build a picture frame with splines using the table saw, miter saw, and sander. You'll get some time with all of the power tools to increase your comfort level during the class. Students will have extra time with the table saw to build a reinforcing spline in each corner. The splines provide strength and style for your hand built frame to last a lifetime. Students should come to class with dimensions of the piece they want to frame, and we'll build a basic frame out of oak, cherry, or maple.

The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Julie Arnold

Power Tools 201 (all gender/no gender) (27 April 2026)

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

~Power tools 101 is a prerequisite for this course~

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

Spindle Turning — Make a French Rolling Pin (all gender/no gender) (28 April 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Calling all bakers, chefs and hobbyists! Novices and pros alike!

Learn the basics of spindle turning in this fun, beginner-friendly course. Class will introduce the anatomy of the lathe and students will learn the techniques to turn a maple or walnut French rolling pin. Course will also cover sanding and food-safe finishes.

The materials fee for this course is $20 and is included in the admissions cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tiff Tran

Open Shop (all gender/no gender) (30 April 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

NO GREENWOOD ON THE BANDSAWS.

NO LATHE USE AT OPEN SHOP. Instead please register for one of our Open Turning Sessions.

Please email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

A Table Of Your Own (all gender/no gender) (30 April 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The materials fee is $70 for cherry or red oak and $115 for walnut. When selecting an admission cost, be sure to choose the one that includes the wood you want to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Stephanie Lunieski

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Spoon Carving (all gender/no gender) (02 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Katie Speckman

Basic Bandsaw Box (all gender/no gender) (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In this 2-day course students will use the bandsaw to create a box that can be used in countless ways! Working from a solid piece of wood salvaged from lumberyard offcuts, you will learn to design, layout, cut, sand, and reassemble the pieces to form a functional box and lid. Once you learn the basic process, the possibilities are endless! You will learn and use the following tools during class: bandsaw, spindle sander, orbital sanders, clamps.

A 30 minute meal slot will be set aside on day one, you are invited to bring something to eat and drink each day.

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Gwen Comings

Basic Bandsaw Box (all gender/no gender) (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

A 30 minute meal slot will be set aside on day one, you are invited to bring something to eat and drink each day.

The materials fee for this class is $25 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Gwen Comings

A Table Of Your Own (all gender/no gender) (14 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The materials fee is $70 for cherry or red oak and $115 for walnut. When selecting an admission cost, be sure to choose the one that includes the wood you want to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Stephanie Lunieski

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Traditional Appalachian Sweeper Broom (all gender/ no gender) (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Traditional Appalachian Sweepers use craft broomcorn (stalk is attached to the hurl) to create a full sweep broom with a beautiful plaited (woven) pattern around the handle. Day 1 - Learn to wind the soaked broomcorn onto the handle in multiple layers and plait (weave) the stalk around the handle. Bring a snack because we will have a 20 minute break. Students will take their brooms home to dry before the next class. Day 2 we will focus on stitching the broom. The classroom will be available after the class ends if you would like to finish stitching. Participants should have moderate hand, leg and foot strength to control the footbreak while winding the broom by hand.

The materials fee is $50 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tina Green Krause

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Make a Picture Frame (all gender/no gender) (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT

It can be hard to find just the right picture frame--especially for one-of-a-kind art--and custom frames are expensive. Solve that problem by learning how to build your own! We'll use the table saw, miter saw, and brad nailer to construct basic frames out of oak, maple, or cherry. Students should come to class with dimensions of the piece they want to frame, and we'll take it from there!

The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the class admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Aria Kampfer

May Hand Tool Crafting Hangout (BYO projects) (18 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

This craft hang is a gathering in the hand tools classroom at Fireweed Woodshop. The purpose is for students and members to get together around making and crafting, share skills and chit chat, get to know each other, enjoy the woodshop's space, community, and belonging. It's also perfect for students who started a spoon in class and would like to use Fireweed's carving knives to finish it.

Other handcrafting projects could include woodblock carving, figure carving, Kolrosing, chip carving, hand sanding, knitting, crochet, etc....

6:30-8:30pm Registration is free or give what you can without pressure!

Bring your own project to the shop for some company, community, and sharing tips and tricks. This is NOT A CLASS, just a hangout.

What to bring:

- a mask (Fireweed masks up indoors; extra masks are always available too)

-your project (all handcrafts welcome!) Spoon blanks and dala horse blanks available for purchase.

- your carving tools (we can loan fireweed's carving tools if you do not have your own)

Spindle Turning — Make a French Rolling Pin (all gender/no gender) (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Calling all bakers, chefs and hobbyists! Novices and pros alike!

The materials fee for this course is $20 and is included in the admissions cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tiff Tran

Open Shop (all gender/no gender) (20 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

NO GREENWOOD ON THE BANDSAWS.

NO LATHE USE AT OPEN SHOP. Instead please register for one of our Open Turning Sessions.

Please email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org if you have any questions about open shop or what tools are available to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *
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Facilitated by Aria Kampfer

A Table Of Your Own (all gender/no gender) (21 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The materials fee is $70 for cherry or red oak and $115 for walnut. When selecting an admission cost, be sure to choose the one that includes the wood you want to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Stephanie Lunieski

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Traditional Appalachian Sweeper Broom (all gender/ no gender) (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The materials fee is $50 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tina Green Krause

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Rooster Tail Brooms (all gender/no gender) ~previous broom experience required~ (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

***This class is for students that have previous broom making experience***

Learn to make two functional and beautiful Rooster Tail brooms with wrapped handles. Leave feeling confident and inspired to keep exploring the world of broom making.

Please wear closed toed shoes.

The materials fee for this class is $15 and is included in the admission cost.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Tina Green Krause.

BIPOC Power Tools 101 (all gender/no gender) (26 May 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Join us for a special BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) centered class to practice the basics of Power Tools

The materials fee for this class is $20 and is included in the admission cost.

This class is intended for BIPOC students.

Email hello@fireweedwoodshop.org to request ASL interpretation for this course.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Meena Mangalvedhekar (@meenanew) Bio 1. Bio 2.

Open Finish (all gender/ no gender) (27 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Open Finish is a guided open studio session focused on woodworking finishing. While Fireweed offers Open Shop and Open Turning, this is our first session dedicated entirely to finishing.

We’ll start with a 30‑minute instructor‑led demo covering standard sanding techniques, including surface prep, grit progression, and tips for getting a smooth, finish‑ready surface. After that, the remaining two hours are open studio time. Students will work on their own projects while asking questions, getting feedback, and receiving individualized guidance from the instructor.

This session is great for anyone with a completed project who wants support, shared studio time, and focused finishing expertise.

Project approval & shop safety:

To help keep our shop safe for everyone, students bringing in a project made outside of Fireweed must email the instructor in advance for approval. Some materials can’t be worked on in the woodshop - for example, sanding painted objects or using paint stripper is not allowed.

Finishing materials:

This shop time is specifically for students to prepare their finished projects for applying finish. Actual application of finish cannot be done at Fireweed Woodshop. Students cannot bring in their own finishes for safety reasons. The instructor will have samples of wood that has different types of finishes for students to view, and can provide advice on which finishes to purchase.

Prerequisite:

Basic woodworking experience recommended. Projects should be fully built and ready for sanding and finishing touches.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Jules Bunch

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A Table Of Your Own (all gender/no gender) (28 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

The materials fee is $70 for cherry or red oak and $115 for walnut. When selecting an admission cost, be sure to choose the one that includes the wood you want to use.

* We do require masking indoors, whatever your vaccination status *

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Taught by Stephanie Lunieski

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