Port Townsend School of Woodworking
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Port Townsend
The Port Townsend School of Woodworking is a nonprofit educational institution in Port Townsend, Washington that welcomes students of all backgrounds to learn fine craftsmanship, offering courses ranging from hand-cut joinery and furniture making to turning, coopering, and carving traditions from various cultures.
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200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, USA
Port Townsend
Upcoming
- May 11, 2026 – May 15, 2026Bowl Turning: Developing Fine Design, Form, and FinessePort Townsend School of Woodworking
A five-day lathe course with master woodturner Matt Monaco focused on creating a variety of classically turned bowls.
- Jun 29, 2026 – Jul 3, 2026Making a Hiking DulcimerPort Townsend School of Woodworking
A five-day class with John Edwards covering the full process of building a hiking dulcimer from rough lumber to finished instrument.
- Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 17, 2026Weaving for Furniture: Build and Weave a Danish Cord StoolPort Townsend School of Woodworking
A five-day open-to-all class with Lorin Seeks where students construct a simple wood stool and weave the seat using Danish cord in the Scandinavian tradition.
- Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 28, 2026Sculptural Mirror FramesPort Townsend School of Woodworking
A five-day course with Lacey Carnahan in which students design and build their own sculptural mirror frame using the bricklay lamination technique.
- Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026Finding Your Creative Voice: Developing Confidence in Your Design SkillsPort Townsend School of Woodworking
A weekend workshop with Kelly Parker helping students build furniture design confidence through sketching, model-making, and full-sized mockups.
- Sep 19, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026Brush-Making: Foraged & FunctionalPort Townsend School of Woodworking
A weekend class with Dan Hawkins teaching participants how to craft functional brushes from found natural materials for diverse applications.