Group and Private Classes

This class will provide everything you need to carve a solid cherry blank into a paddle tailored to your body. Learn how to read grain direction and use planes, spokeshaves, and cabinet scrapers. You will leave with a functional paddle, ready for oil or varnish. Class size is 4-6 people.

Tuesday's

June 2nd, 9th and 16th

6pm-9pm

$190 Instruction

$60 Materials

We collaborated with MN Woodworkers Guild on an exclusive class for members to become familiar with various aspects of using hand-tools.  Building Roy Underhill's tool tote is an excellent way to learn a number of skills, and at the end of the journey, the take-away is a useful, attractive way to encourage further hand-tool use.  

July 8th-22nd

Monday and Wednesday 6pm-9pm

In this class, you will be building a 15-foot ultralight skin-on frame canoe with a group of 4-6 people. The class will meet twice a week: Tuesdays 6:30pm to 9:30 pm and Saturdays 9:30 am to 4:30 pm for 7 total sessions.

July 14th - August 4th

$500 Instruction fee

The canoe will be raffled to students for the price of materials ($900)

The mortise and tenon joint is a foundation of quality woodwork. Learn to layout and cut various types of mortise and tenon joints with hand tools. Hone these skills while building a beautiful entryway bench collaboratively. We will meet for 3 Sundays. Small class size of 4 people.

August 9th, 16th, 23rd

$375 Instruction fee

$130 Bench materials (optional) 

In the modern era, you can purchase hundreds of different (usually plastic) totes to transport and store your woodworking tools.   This has always felt a bit incongruous to us here at Sheer Craft. One of our favorite alternatives was built and used by a local craftsman and friend Brian Thorkildson, and we’ve asked him to teach a class on how to build your own.   

September 15th, 17th and 22nd

$300 instruction Fee

$150 Materials Fee

Carve your own canoe paddle while camping on the bank of the beautiful Saint Croix river! Combine the pleasure of being in nature, learning, and shearing wooden fibers with a sharp plane. This two-day class will provide everything you need to carve your paddle. Bring camping gear and food, and be prepared to enjoy good company.

September 26-27

$300 Instruction fee 

$60 Materials fee

Caving paddles together is a great way to reconnect with your outdoorsy friends or to prepare for a family canoe trip. You will be walking away with a functional piece, new skills, and a memorable experience. Our otter-tail cherry paddles take approximately 10-16 hours to cave which can be broken down into 2-3 sessions.

Custom schedule

 $1,000 total instruction 

+ $60/paddle

up to 6 people

Making a shaker box is a very satisfying way to learn basic principles of working with wood. Each participant will be making their own set of  2-3 steam-bend Shaker Oval boxes. We will meet for two evenings for instruction and have an open-shop day when you can come to finish your projects at your own pace.

Custom schedule 

$260/participant

Minimum 4 participants

Gather a group of like-minded plant enthusiasts to build designer shelves that can satisfy your growing needs in dark Minnesota winters. This 16"x16"x7" shelf integrates full-spectrum LED lights, adjustable shelf, and a hinged front. Made of quality cedar or Douglas Fir, this shelf is designed to become a feature in any interior.  You will learn about joinery, hand-tool use and wood selection.

1-day class

Custom schedule

$300/person 

4 people minimum

In this class, you will be building your own 15-foot ultralight skin-on frame canoe. We will meet a couple of times a week and complete the canoe in about 36-40 hours broken down over 7-8 sessions. At least two participants are required, up to 6 total participants. Bring your family or friends!

Custom schedule

$2500