Woodworking Classes
Woodworking Classes
We are taking it back to shop class with woodworking classes, from basic woodworking to advanced skills and techniques.
The basic woodworking class is the pre-requisite for all classes to ensure safe use of professional, commercial tools. After successful completion of that class, you are free to enroll in any of our other available classes as well as book shop time to work on your projects.
Register for classes below and learn to work with your hands!
Why choose us
Why choose us
professional shop
professional shop
Classes take place in an operational, commercial custom millworking shop during it's off hours. You will have access to the entire shop, complete with up-to-date tools and equipment. Once you complete the basic woodworking class, you will be able to book shop time to work on your projects for an hourly fee plus materials.
Commercial Tools
Commercial Tools
During classes, you will learn to safely and properly use a table saw, planer, sander, jointer, band saw and drill press as well has hand and power tools.
Best in the Business
Best in the Business
You will learn from veteran woodworkers who have spent years honing their craft to suit clients across the Las Vegas Valley and beyond. They're here to pass their time-honored techniques on to you.
Your safety is Insured
Your safety is Insured
We understand not everyone is a professional (yet!), and the tools you will use understand that, too. From SawStops to safe practices and shop insurance, your safety and well-being is our primary concern.
Learn from the Best
Learn from the Best
Jamie Yocono has taught woodworking in Las Vegas for more than 20 years and facilitates Sin City Woodworkers, a social and networking group for woodworking.
Ken Beck, co-owner of Legacy Woodworking and Design, was a corporate trainer before entering the woodworking industry a decade ago.
Ken and Jamie met in the woodworking community and realized it needed a place to call home, so they created one!
Class Registration
Class Registration
A deposit for all classes is due upon registration with the balance due before the first night of class. Please read all course descriptions carefully and ask questions, if needed. If you have a class in mind, and you don't see it here, let us know in the form below. We are happy to create a classe with at least five students enrolled.
Basic Woodworking Class
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Deposit: $100
Total cost of the class: $400.
The basic woodworking class is the foundation for all future classes and is meant to arm students with the knowledge and skill necessary to feel safe and confident when using tools such as a table saw, planer, sander, jointer, band saw and drill press as well has hand and power tools. The class also helps participants make connections and wise decisions when setting up their own woodshops. Class curriculum will consist of how to set up, use and maintain all major woodworking tools and instruction on wood lamination and planning, inlay, hardware installation and more.
Participants can expect to learn to create cutting boards and boxes and gain the confidence to not only purchase their own tools, but to understand proper set-up and usage for them.
Duration: One night a week for four weeks.
Note: Deposit must be made before paying the balance for this class.
Materials Fee: $150 (additional), due first night of class
Next Class: Sept. 8, 15, 22 & 29 (Tuesdays) from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Table Class
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Deposit: $100
Total cost of the class: $495.
Bring your own ideas to this class -- coffee table, dining room table, buffet -- and we will provide the techniques and know-how. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination!
Duration: One night a week for six weeks.
Note: Students will purchase their own wood and bring it to class with them. Deposit must be made before paying the balance for this class.
Materials fee: $60, to be paid the first night of class
Bookcase class
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Deposit: $100
Total cost of the class: $495.
Whether you want a small bookshelf or a large one to start a library, this class will supply you with the basics to design and build your own bookcase.
Duration: One night a week for six weeks.
Note: Students will purchase their own wood and bring it to class with them. Deposit must be made before paying the balance for this class.
Materials fee: $60, to be paid the first night of class
Ask Questions or book Shop time Below
Ask Questions or book Shop time Below
The shop is open to those who have successfully completed the basic woodworking class for an hourly fee plus any materials. Open shop is available on the first and third Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or by appointment. Please let us know by filling out the form below whether you need to make an appointment or you want come in during open shop time.