Paramount Technical Site

Lidded Boxes on the Lathe with Guy Schafer Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Tuesday February 7, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Learn to safely make a beautiful lidded box on the wood lathe using a variety of tools.  This class is designed for those with no prior experience, however even experienced turners will …

Build a Picture Frame Wednesday February 8 & Thursday February 9, 6-9pm Experience Level: Beginner, no previous experience necessary  Tech Center, Waite Park In this two-evening class make a beautiful wood picture frame to hold an 8 X10 photo.  Learn basic woodworking skills needed to cut, mill, and assemble the frame.  We will use the …

Intro to Turning Basic Bowls on the Lathe  with Lyle Knopp Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Tuesday February 22, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ Experience wood-turning as you learn to safely experiment with a variety of wood chisels to create simple cuts and beginner level bowl turning techniques! Create a beauituful bowl with …

Build a Live Edge Bench with Grant Kaihoi Saturday February 25-Sunday February 26, 9am-4pm Experience Level: Beginner, no previous experience necessary  Tech Center, Waite Park A hands-on experience taking a live edge slab and transforming it into a well-designed bench.  Goals for the class include getting comfortable with modern wood working techniques, how to approach …

Turning on the Lathe: Comprehensive Bowl Turning for Beginners with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience required Monday March 6, 6-9pm (1 session) Ages 14+ This beginner level class will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating two 7” bowls. We’ll start with a fresh cut softwood log and turn a quick …

Build a Mitered Box Tuesday March 7 – Wednesday March 8, 6-9pm Experience Level: Beginner, no previous experience necessary Tech Center, Waite Park In this two-evening class make a beautiful, mitered box.  Learn basic woodworking skills needed to cut, mill, and assemble the box.  We will use the table saw, router, and various hand tools. No experience …

Create a Pen Using A Lathe with Guy Schaefer Experience Level: Intermediate, Some Prior Experience Preferred Tuesday March 21, 6-9pm (1 Session) Ages 14+ Create a truly beautiful writing instrument as you learn to safely use the lathe and turning tools under the guidance of an experienced instructor. These unique pens make wonderful gifts for …

Carving Owls (3/25-4/1/2023) with Ken Ramler Saturdays March 25-April 1, 9am-5pm Experience Level: Some prior carving experience recommended Ages 14+ Discover the incredible world of woodcarving in this class exploring carving, pyrography, and wood finishes! Ken will guide students through (safely!) carving a 6” to 8” barn or barred owl from butternut wood. Students will …

Segmented Bowls with Gary Mrozek Experience Level: Beginner, no prior experience needed Monday March 27-Tuesday March 28, 6-9pm (2 sessions) Ages 14+ Explore the exciting process of creating beautiful segmented bowls! Gary will guide you step-by-step from assembling the pieces in a pattern of your choosing, teach you how to safely turn your bowl and …

Introduction to Woodworking: The Joy of Woodworking with Mark Voigt Mondays, April 10-24, 6-9pm (3 sessions)  Experience Level: Beginner, no previous experience necessary  Tech Center, Waite Park Ages 14+ In this class, you will learn how to safely use the Jointer, Table Saw, Band Saw, Planer, Router and various sanders.  The project you will create while learning …