June 1-5, 2027 (Tues to Sat)

Take Your Time: Make a Shaker Wall Clock by Hand

with Doug Dale

$1270

$1150 tuition + $120 material fee

About this Workshop

What separates good from great? Why can one person’s work look so much better than another’s when making the same piece? In this class students will explore and dissect some of those topics that make a difference in craftsmanship. There are rules to follow when working through a project, from design to finish. In this workshop, Doug will show students how to take their hand skills to the next level by making a beautiful Shaker wall clock! This class will focus on milling lumber by hand, strategies for accurate layout, dovetail joinery, fitting doors with frame-and-panel joinery, and methods for dead-accurate hardware installation. This is a great project to learn or apply traditional hand skills. This class would be perfect for those who want to learn some new tricks, develop useable skills, and share some knowledge. Making “timeless” memories–you can’t beat that!

Key Points

  • Manageable project using hand tools
  • Hone skills like planing, sawing, sharpening, layout, and dovetail joinery
  • Explore the simplicity and beauty of Shaker design
  • Discover ways to add decorative elements to projects with simple tools
  • Build confidence installing hardware

About the Instructor

Doug Dale

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Full-Week Program

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Take Your Time: Make a Shaker Wall Clock by Hand with Doug Dale

June 1-5, 2027 (Tues to Sat)

$1,270.00

Online Registration Starts December 1, 2026

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