Few joints are as closely associated with fine handwork as the dovetail. In this concentrated two-day workshop, students will develop a systematic approach to cutting three important forms of dovetail joinery entirely by hand: the through dovetail, the half-blind dovetail, and the tapered sliding dovetail. Frank will emphasize accurate layout, efficient sawing, controlled chisel work, and understanding how a dovetail should fit. Students will learn not only how to produce clean, accurate joints, but also how to diagnose and correct the small errors that naturally occur during hand cutting. Beginning with the fundamental through dovetail, the class will progress to the more demanding half-blind dovetail commonly used in traditional drawer construction. Students will then move into the tapered sliding dovetail, an exceptionally useful furniture-making joint that combines strength, precise fitting, and mechanical locking action. The goal of the class is not simply to complete several joints, but to give students a clear and repeatable process they can confidently apply to future furniture projects.