A full complement of woodworking classes

Dale Barnard shares his lifetime of woodworking experience with you.

You can take courses with Dale online at The Great Courses (although they have the wrong photo for class!) or Craftsy. You can also purchase his instructional DVDs from our Store tab.

We offer “4 student only” classes. To take a class at our shop with Dale view the class descriptions below, choose your class or classes. If you click the “Register Now” icon and add your email. It will message Dale that you would like to be added to the class. The necessary instructions: To register for a class with Dale send your non-refundable $350 registration fee to The Cabinetmaker, Inc. 1714 E Owl Hollow Rd, Paoli, IN 47454. Make the check to: The Cabinetmaker, Inc. Print on the check memo area the class you are registering for and date of the class (example: Jigs Class, March 20-22). Send with it Name of student, student Email and Phone number. Once your registration fee and information are received you will be sent an email of confirmation and further instructions so please print legibly. This will hold your position in the class. Cancellation information: https://the-cabinetmaker.com/registration-and-refund-policy/
Dale teaching

We are located in beautiful Southern Indiana, in the Hoosier National Forest area. We are 45 miles northwest of Louisville, KY and 60 miles south of Bloomington, IN. 1714 E Owl Hollow Rd., Paoli, 47454. Learn from one of the most accomplished woodworkers of our time. Remember classes are limited to four students so you will receive the attention you need. 

 

Classes are listed below in random order: View the class calendar by month.

Woodworking Shows

To find the Woodworking Show Schedules Visit: http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/schedule

Traditionally Dale will have a booth during the January – March woodworking shows.

Come visit our booth, sign up for classes and chat with Dale about your woodworking projects

Each show is scheduled Friday 12-6; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-3

http://www.thewoodworkingshows.com/schedule

Our Booth @ Woodworking Shows

Split-top Roubo Workbench

The “Cadillac Workbench”

This is The Dream workbench. Many students have requested their desire to build it in one of my classes. If you any questions about the class email dale@the-cabinetmaker.com.

Please be aware there is also a requirement to order the Plans and study them before you arrive to our class. Dale has the plans himself but would like the students to be prepared as you tackle this project together.

Split Top Roubo Workbench for this class will have a 4 1/2″ maple top, and ash for base. It will be built that it can be broken apart to be transported due to the weight.

Materials:

Maple, Ash – Hardware not included. After you register for class we send Benchmaker you name for discount in purchasing hardware.

Level:

Beginner to Master will enjoy building this excellent addition to any shop

Materials: You will need to order your Split Top Roubo package M or C from BenchCrafted.com by clicking here or opening new tab in your browser and cut and paste:

https://www.benchcrafted.com/glide

BenchCrafted will give a student discount, 10% on this package. Before ordering we must send your name, a shipping address and confirmation of your enrollment in this class to send you a discounted invoice.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

THE IS THE BENCHCRAFTED SPLIT TOP ROUBO BENCH

Table Saw Tune-up & Crosscut Sled

Two day class: 

Dale will be tuning his Powermatic 66 Saw and Sawstop Pro Industrial 5HP. In this class we will adjust the blades parallel to the mitre slots, using inexpensive dial indicators and other tools as well as a through cleaning and whatever else is needed. These are the workhorses of the shop for making any and every kind of project and teaching students use.

Day One:

Watch and learn as Dale demonstrates how to tune up of a Powermatic 66 Saw and Sawstop Pro model

Day Two:

Dale will demonstrate how to build a perfect Crosscut Sled

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Maloof Small Dining Table

New Class: This is for Maloof fans of all skill levels. The class is designed to teach how a series of simple procedures can yield beautiful results. The table will be made of Indiana unsteamed walnut, once recommeded by Sam himself. We are allowing 5 days to build the table and if time allows we will also spray a professional durable fine finish onthe last day., but not guaranteed. This table is a perfect compliment to the more difficult low back dining chair.

If Finish is included add $85.00 to material cost

Basic Sharpening Workshop

One day class has hands on sharpening systems featuring oil stones, wet or dry sandpaper, Japanese water stones. amd various machine sharpeners. Foucus in mainly on chisels and handplanes. We will also cover hollow chisel mortising bits and chisels, with knife sharpening as well. You are encouraged to bring your dull steel to work on in this class. No saws or carbines please.

Level:

All

Materials:
EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Blanket Chest in Greene & Greene

Design by Dale Barnard

What is Greene & Greene? By the time you are on this page you already know, but if not search online for information and you might be looking at your screen for many enjoyable hours. Brothers Charles and Henry Greene were architects from the midwest that relocated in California to become (eventually) world famous in the American Arts & Crafts movement. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and many have their own ideas how that happened. But if you are interested you can begin your Greene & Greene study by clicking here. There are also many beautiful and informative books covering the careers and architecture of the Greene brothers. This Greene & Greene inspired blanket chest was inside Dale’s mind for a long time. During decades of building Greene & Greene inspired reproductions in furniture, kitchens and anything else you can think of lots of design ideas have been developed but no time to build them. Finally found the time! Dale now has his new blanket chest design ready to share with students.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Details:

You will learn essential elements of Greene & Greene style as well as take home a beautiful blanket chest.

Materials

Mahogany, Ebony

Level

Beginner to Master will enjoy this class of fun learning.

Grove Park Inn Rocker

The Mission style rockers at Grove Park Inn inspired this design. Making this rocker offers many other learning attributes to increase your woodworking skill set. You will learn the crest rail, and this skill leads into the bandsaw curved back, which will increase your adroitness in utilizing the bandsaw. Another technique is pattern routing to ensure each piece is correctly sized and shaped, a skill which is used all the time in woodworking and fine furniture making.

After finishing your rocker, we hope to have hand woven seats available for purchase styled in replicate of the time period.

Rocker inspired by Grove Park Inn Rockers

Stacked Lamination Techniques

Organic flowing Carved Design

This is a simple, fun class that is for any level of woodworker.

The little pedestal table is very handy for holding various drinks, and the aesthetic, organic shape appeals to everyone. It could also be used as a plant stand, or the design can be expanded for an end table or even used for legs on a larger table for a true statement piece. The possibilities are endless – it’s simple, fun, and easy to learn. It’s a sustainable way to re-purpose or up-cycle scrap pieces and make a captivating and unique gift.

Bring a 4 1/2″ mini grinder and a carbide grinding wheel like the Kutzall. These techniques will expand your design capabilities into quick carving and free flowing curved work.

After finishing your rocker, we hope to have hand woven seats available for purchase styled in replicate of the time period.

Materials

Available at time of class

Level

Beginner to Master will enjoy this class of fun learning.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Class teaches:

  • Power carving techniques
  • Design flexibility
  • Band saw
  • Stack lamination
  • Gluing
  • Clamping
  • Carving
  • Artistic sanding
  • Finishing

Jigs & Fixtures for Sculpted Maloof Style Rocker

This class has been requested by students who have previously taken the sculpted rocker class. In this class, you will make over 15 special jigs and fixtures needed to make the Maloof style rocking chair in your own shop.

Details:

A partial listing of what will be made in this class: Curved router sleds (0ne concave and one convex), the double angle oval drill press jig and table, the 5° taper jig, front leg seat notch jig, the arm-cove cutting fixture, the special router plate with donut riser, mold for the laminated back slats, the mold for the graceful laminated rockers, table saw seat scooping jigs, and a complete set of patterns for different size chairs. You will leave this class with everything needed to produce these beautiful chairs easily in your own shop. Many tricks and secrets of jig making will be used. Most shop tools will be used in this class including:

  • Shaper
  • Lathe
  • Scroll Saw
  • Spindle Sander
  • Edge Sander
  • Table Saw
  • Jointer
  • Band Saw etc.
  • Pattern Routing

Materials

Available at time of class

Level

Beginner to Master will enjoy this class of fun learning.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Thorsen Table with drawer

This smaller table is Designed by Dale Barnard inspired by Thorsen House serving table

Dale always admired the Serving Table in the Thorsen House dining room. He said, “I have built a full-size reproduction of the table for clients, but it would take too long to complete in a five-day class. So I designed this smaller version which has all the design features of the original version.” This is an excellent introduction to Greene & Greene design.

Details

  • Top with breadboard ends
  • Dovetailed drawer
  • Handmade drawer handle
  • Ebony plugs and ebony splines
  • Cloud lifts
  • Pierced slots in the bottom apron, etc.

Materials

Mahogany with ebony plugs

Level

Intermediate skill level

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Thorsen Inspired Table designed by Dale Barnard
The photo was taken in the Barnard living room. It was taken by photographer, Al Parrish from Popular Woodworking Magazine article, “Handing Down Tradition” on Dale’s woodworking background by Bob Lang, former executive editor. (the framed picture sitting on the table is Maria Barnard at age three)

Craftsman Joinery Class

How to make quadrilinear legs the easy way

Arts and Crafts Movement, (1880 – 1916) was a philosophical movement turning away from the Industrial Age. It promoted simplicity of design focusing on form and function with excellent craftsmanship as a rebellion against the mass production felt to have removed creativity from the manufacturing process. Custom shops or small factories with each craftsman being top quality in skills began making items for every aspect of life. The movement touched American life from wallpaper design to architecture and everything in between. Design details are central to the movement. This joinery class, making quadrilinear legs with through tenons is an element essential to Arts & Crafts joinery. In Dale’s class instead of practicing on scrap wood and tossing it later, you will practice by making a small footstool. You can give it away or you might want to keep it because it has a great “wow” factor. If you love the Arts & Crafts design, also called Mission, Craftsman, Stickley, etc. This is the joinery they used to produce such fabulous furniture.

Details

  • Designing for wood movement
  • How to make quadrilinear legs
  • Through tenons – 2 applications

Materials

  • One of the most beautiful domestic hardwoods, quartersawn sycamore, some spalted. 

Level

  • Beginner – Master

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Nakashima Inspired (Conoid) Chair

The Two Legged Chair Inspired by George Nakashima

The class is a tribute to the well-known furniture designer, George Nakashima. This chair is inspired by the creative design of this artist. It is built from a slab of walnut cantilevered over the two legs. The complex joinery in this chair will challenge your skills and take you to a new level of woodworking. It is also one of the most comfortable chairs you’ll find. The spindles give a wonderful support to the back. Overall, once you finish this class you will find yourself needing more chairs and you’ll have the skill to make them and even design furniture of your own.

Details

  • Carving and sculpting with various hand and power tools
  • Working with the lathe
  • Joinery

Materials

  • Walnut
  • Various hardwood for spindles

Level

  • Intermediate – Master

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Nakashima-Jig Class

After finishing the Nakashima Chair Class

You now have the skill to make more chairs and even design furniture of your own. This is a one day class that makes all the jigs needed for you to finish your set of chairs at home.

Level

  • Finished the Nakashima Class

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Stained Glass in G&G

Art Glass for Greene and Greene Wall Cabinet

Learn the Tiffany foil method developed over 100 years ago.

  • Glass cutting and grinding
  • Foil method for stained glass
  • Decorative soldering
  • Pattern making, adding patina to solder

Materials

Your choice

Level

Beginner to Master, any level of skill can make the stained glass for the G&G Wall Cabinet in two days.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Thorsen Inspired Wall Cabinet Door

Dale’s Thorsen Inspired Wall Cabinet Door

Basic Kitchen Cabinetry

This class is for the student who wants to build their own kitchen cabinets but just doesn’t know where to start. The class will teach simple, basic kitchen design layouts “the work triangle” as well as all the skills and techniques needed to do the job. After finishing the class, you will be confident enough to build your own cabinets and vanities for kitchen or shop. If you have never made doors or drawers this class is tailor made for you.

Students will make:

  • Face frames
  • Panel doors
  • Simple lock joint drawers
  • Adjustable shelves and more

All hardware will be provided and you will take home one base cabinet with drawer and adjustable shelf.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Greene & Greene Writing Desk

Multi-functional table

Taking this class will learn most of the Greene & Greene essentials, ebony plugs and splines, breadboard ends and mortise & tenon joinery. This desk could be used as an entry table, personal office desk, or even a make-up table with a mirror on the wall. A very useful addition to the heirloom furniture you will be proud to show off to your family and friends.

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut, or Cherry wood

Level

Any

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Advanced Kitchen Cabinetry

Learn the Art of Cabinetmaking

This class will build a 28″ base cabinet in the Greene & Greene Style, with one drawer – hand carved handle. Two doors with one pull out shelf, full inset etc., you will learn the basic elements of G&G in woodworking.  After this class, you can build your own cabinets – or just advance your skills with detail training from a master craftsman.

Detail

  • Dovetail drawer
  • Pull out shelf
  • How to hang full inset door
  • End panel included on left or right (your choice)

Materials

  • Your choice of wood
  • Drawer guide
  • Ball tipped hinges, custom handles on doors,

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Students taking home their projects

Spray Finishing Kitchen Cabinets

The Advanced Kitchen Cabinetry class deserves a finish worthy of name and style. This class will teach you how to apply a processional top of the line kitchen finish. Dale will teach you how with the proper materials and efficient spray equipment you can achieve this at home. All the problems that Dale has experienced during his life time career of spraying lacquers will be addressed and you will be encouraged to contact Dale in the future with any finishing questions that need an expert solution. All the info and techniques are applicable to other applications, such as dining tables or furniture finishing.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Sculpted Rocker Class Part 1

Dale is NOT taking credit for designing this chair!

Most woodworkers have heard of Sam Maloof, and admired his organic designs, especially his famous rocking chair. Maloof actually invented a new joint where the seat meets the legs. If you are unfamiliar with this chair just Google “Sam Maloof rocking chair image”. This sculpted rocking chair represents an exercise in modern design and is extremely comfortable. There are an incredible amount of woodworkers with slight variations on this rocker. Many years ago, Dale took a rocking chair class from Andy Chidwick and made some design changes in the arms of his own chair. Dale tells everyone that he adapted his design from Andy Chidwick, who adapted it from Hal Taylor (known for his original design of StoryTime Rocking Chair) , who adapted it from Sam Maloof, who got some of his design from Wharton Esherick and on and on. You might Google these names to see what you think of this evolving design. Many of you on my email list may have sat in my chair while attending a Woodworking in America Conference or The Woodworking Shows. So many coming into my booth expressed an interest in making this rocker in a class. So I’ve listened and I believe dealt with the main problem you face. That problem is completing the chair during your class.
Barnard Woodworking School Students
Barnard Woodworking School Students

Now, I know there are other woodworking instructors that offer the Maloof rocker or a version of it in a six-day class. They’re all good instructors, and they teach all skills needed to complete the chair at home. Many students I’ve spoken with don’t like that approach because working on it at home can drag into a six months or more project. My approach is different; in that, I teach it in two five-day classes.

This first class, Part One, we will have all four legs, the seat carved, crest rail shaped… half finished. At the end of the second class, Part Two, your chair will be complete, all sculpted – together and rocking. Separating the building of this rocker into these two, one-week classes Makes Sure that you will finish your chair.
Your only homework will be the final sanding, polishing, and finish.

Details

Crest rail is coopered and rounded
Sculpture by carving with grinders and rasps
How to laminate the curves on the flexible back slats and rockers
Many jigs and time-saving tips
Making flexible slats
Free-form sculpture
Materials
Cherry, Spalted Maple – various wood

Level

This intense project teaches new and unusual skills for the accomplished craftsman

There are three different sizes of this rocker. Choice your size when class starts.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Classic Bow Arm Morris Chair

Learn to steam bend the arms of the chair, which are quarter sawn oak (select) or American black cherry, 1″ finish thickness, 6″ wide and 42″ long. Most people are surprised at how simple it is and how much clamping pressure it takes.

Details

  • Adjustable back has bandsawn curved slats
  • Quartersawn grain on all four sides of front and back legs
  • Footstool plan is included, but not made in class
  • Steam bending
  • Special tips and techniques to attach the bent arms with through tenons
  • Dowels and drill press to make the pivot and adjuster pins
  • Beginner spindle turning, time permitting
  • Cutting band saw curves
Side Bow Arm Morris Chair & Ottoman
Completed project and happy student

Material

  • Quartersawn White Oak
  • American Black Cherry

Level

Intermediate +

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Sculpted Rocker Class Part 2

Part Two, your chair will be complete, all sculpted – together and rocking. Breaking the building of this rocker apart in these two classes Makes Sure that you will finish your chair. Your only homework will be the final sanding, polishing, and finish.

Details

  • Crest rail is coopered and rounded
  • Sculpture by carving with grinders and rasps
  • How to laminate the curves on the flexible back slats and rockers
  • Many jigs and time-saving tips
  • Making flexible slats
  • Free-form sculpture

Materials

Cherry, Spalted Maple – various wood

Level

This intense project teaches new and unusual skills for the accomplished craftsman

There are three different sizes of this rocker. Choose your size when class starts.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Stickley Tall Clock

Build this timeless beauty, the Stickley Tall Clock for your own home

This prairie style flat top clock is a study in simplicity & proportion, and clearly displays the arts and crafts principles of Gustav Stickley. The rectilinear and subtly trapezoidal form, the oak case – fabulous, and the clock face adds to its beautiful design.

 

Details

  • Eight-day mechanical movement
  • Pendulum motion shows through
  • Mortise and tenon construction
  • Glass-door building
  • Hanging full inset door
  • and installing the movement

Materials

  • Traditionally, white oak, but
  • Cherry, etc. Call 502-551-8889 when booking class to discuss wood choice
  • Mechanical Movement will be purchased from Klockit, Inc.

Level

Intermediate +

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Greene & Greene Coffee Table

The difference between “sort of” Greene and Greene and the real thing

A Dale Barnard original design, this coffee table was inspired by Robinson House Dining Table, a Greene and Greene masterpiece. You might wonder at the Tsuba DVD in picture. Charles Greene was fascinated by the Japanese sword guard, typically elaborately decorated and made of steel called Tsuba. As were both Greene Brothers of their innovative mixture of Japanese influence into their own design. If you study the Greene’s architecture, you see the tsuba shape flowing from light switch plates to tabletop.

Details

  • Small table mimics the same challenges as the original, full-size, table
  • Border sits proud of the veneered top, a unique joinery problem to solve
  • Pattern routing and special bits, working with 12/4, double mortise and tenon joints, radius shaping

Material

African mahogany, genuine ebony

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com or call: 502-551-8889 to register

Wall Sconce & Art Glass

Two completed Greene & Greene inspired wall sconces with glass in only five days.  (another Dale Barnard design, not an exact copy)

This is a popular, fun class so sign up early. The finished wall sconces are easy to transport home and an opportunity to learn Greene & Greene style and technique as well as the art glass involved. I sell these for $800. plus S&H each when purchased finished and ready to install. So with this class, you will build two sconces plus all the training, personal instructions and the plans to go.

Details

  • Greene & Greene design
  • Art glass
  • Furniture construction
Wall Sconce

Arts & Crafts Dining Chair and Jigs

If you have been intimidated by chairs and have never made one this is a class for you. Surprisingly simple this is a class for the woodworker that wants to make a full set of dining room side chairs. Make one chair in our class, complete with all the joints and assemble, glued together. Then also make all the jigs and patterns that are necessary to make the rest of the chairs in your own shop at home. This light weight, yet extra strong and a classic design, and of course, comfortable for sitting. It does require an upholstered slip seat which in not included. White oak is usually the choice of wood for this chair, but students choice of wood is preferred so call Dale for ordering and discussion*.

Details

  • Classic Arts & Crafts
  • Mortise and tenon joints – compound angles

Material

Your Choice*

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

The chair made in class with or without arms.

Wall Sconce Class w/ Art Glass For Couples

Nice Change added to this great class! For Couples!

The Couples Wall Sconce Class is Just Three Days Instead of Five Days. Students will be building two beautiful light fixtures in the Greene and Greene style as always but in only three days.

Simultaneously, I will also be teaching the Art Glass Class for the sconces. This class has been changed for team or couple sign ups. A couple (husband-wife, friend-friend, parent-child, etc) = team. One team member will complete the Art Glass Class while the other will complete the Sconce Class (wood part). This change came about while I was working with a couple in a private class. I’ve used it since for another team and thought I should offer it on the schedule. Two sconces are the finished product, so each team member has one.

It’s a fun time for all involved.

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

*Bring-a-Buddy discount does not apply to this class

Limbert Oval Limbert Table

Take home this simply and elegant Limber Oval Table

You can build this perfect Arts & Crafts accent table to use as a plant stand or just to admire in the center of the room. Today Charles P. Limbert is perhaps not as well know as other American Arts & Crafts period furniture makers, but his distinctive and decorative cutouts using circles, hearts, spades, etc. is favored by many. His work is among the best in joinery techniques and was chosen to outfit the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone National Park in 1906 to match the rustic resort architecture. Many of Limbert’s furniture pieces are popular in the current Arts and Crafts Revival. Over the years, Dale has been commissioned to make several Limbert (inspired) tables and finds this one a good example that will teach students about the furniture maker and the unique characteristics of his furniture.

Details

  • Furniture construction
  • American Arts & Crafts 

Materials

  • Quartersawn white oak

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Original Limbert Plant Stand

Maloof Style Low Back Sculpted Chair

If you have made the Maloof/Taylor Style Rocker you are a leg up on this project. We will use the table saw jig to shape the seat and the Kutzall grinders as well. This is a 7 day project and although it is a new class I believe I have allowed sufficient time for each student to take home a completed chair. Make one chair in our class, complete with all the joints and assemble, glued together.

 

Details:   

  • Sculpture by carving with grinders and rasps
  • Table saw jig
  • Kutzall grinders
  • Random orbital sander
  • Rotary shapers
  • Oscillating spindle sander

Materials:

  • Your Choice: The wood you choose should meet certain standards of suitability for this project. Some wood species are not recommended because they lack density and strength.
  • The signature wood for a Maloof inspired chair is walnut, but most hardwood can be used.
  • Call for wood purchase 502-551-888 ask for Dale, 9am – 4pm Monday-Fridays

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Tall Clock Designed by Dale and was featured in Fearless Furniture Exhibit at the Indiana Museum

Greene and Greene Tall Clock

A Dale Barnard original design that stays true to the Greene brothers’ philosophy.

This clock was one of thirty pieces featured in the Fearless Furniture Exhibit at the Indiana State Museum’s Design Center. The art pieces were by invitation only and were juried by internationally renowned furniture designer Wendy Maruyama, Professor Emeritus, San Diego State University. The clock’s face, cocobolo numbers and ebony pegs with custom made hands are made in class. Even the interlocking back of the clock is a work of art.

Details

  • Eight-day mechanical movement
  • Cloud-lift door and side panels
  • Pendulum motion shows through artistic piercing cut out on bottom door
  • Ebony proud pegs
  • Mortise and tenon construction, finger joints, cloud lifts, pattern routing, glass-door building, hanging two full inset doors, making stepped moldings, and installing the movement

Materials

  • African mahogany, genuine ebony
  • Hiding place and Hermle clock movement #13044 and stick pendulum, will be purchased from Klockit, Inc.
  • Custom-made brass pulls will be available for purchase

Level

Intermediate +

Stickley Tall Clock

Build this timeless beauty, the Stickley Tall Clock for your own home

This prairie style flat top clock is a study in simplicity & proportion, and clearly displays the arts and crafts principles of Gustav Stickley. The rectilinear and subtly trapezoidal form, the oak case – fabulous, and the clock face adds to its beautiful design.

 

Details

  • Eight-day mechanical movement
  • Pendulum motion shows through
  • Mortise and tenon construction
  • Glass-door building
  • Hanging full inset door
  • and installing the movement

Materials

  • Traditionally, white oak, but
  • Cherry, etc. Call 502-551-8889 when booking class to discuss wood choice
  • Mechanical Movement will be purchased from Klockit, Inc.

Level

Intermediate +

Step Back Cupboard

Build this beautifully designed step back cherry cupboard in 7 days

The design has elements of Primitive Country furniture, as well as a classic Shaker feel. The full one-inch thick door distinction of this cupboard is above the common 3/4″ industrial standard. The high-quality materials used and the techniques taught in this class make this cabinet better quality than most antiques in museums and private homes. Take your cupboard home with minimal sanding and applying finish to complete. Retail value of a similar cupboard is $4000

Details: 

  • Mortise & tenon construction
  • Edge gluing larger panels
  • Leigh jig dovetails (look hand cut, fit closer)
  • Smooth sliding drawer action
  • Use of power tools technique allows completion in seven days

Materials

  •  Cherry

Level

  • Intermediate +

Fearless Finishing

Hands on Finishing Class

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Lose your intimidation or confusion about finishing with this excellent overview. Bring your spray gun if you have one and you can use it in the class with expert instruction.

Dye Stain One Day Workshop

Learn all you need to know about water based dye stain

This class has been developed to remove the confusion and frustration of coloring wood from your experience. You will be able to make popular look as beautiful as cherry or walnut and be able to open the grain of wood like mahogany or oak. Dyes are very different than oil stains, like mini wax pigment stains. Dale will be sharing his knowledge accumulated over many decades using water based dye stain in his custom furniture and kitchen cabinetry business. You may bring a small project with you to the workshop. You will also learn the source for purchasing quality dyes at the best price.

Learn how to: 

  • Avoid mistakes before you begin
  • Fix mistakes
  • Mix dyes for consistent results
  • Enhance blotching to make almost any wood look curly or quilted
  • Quick & simple way to make maple or any wood dead on black
  • Match a new project to a completed one
  • Double the figure in maple (curly or bird’s eye)
  • Use dyes to beautify your projects and much more

Materials

  •  Will be supplied

Level

  • Intermediate +

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

3 Drawer Night Stand

Conquer drawer making with this project

This class is designed to help you overcome making drawers. You will learn to have even gaps on all sides of your drawer and have them function smoothly. This nightstand has 3 full inset drawers that will be dovetailed by machine and fully explained. You can even bring your own dovetail machine and router; we will set them up in class. By the end of the week you will have this beautiful nightstand to remind you of your accomplishments. Taking the Fearless Finishing class is recommended so you can take home the finished project made by you.

Details:

  • Three drawers
  • Quartersawn white oak
  • Machine cut dovetails

EMAIL: dale@the-cabinetmaker.com to register

Additional classes listed below: email dale@the-cabinetmaker.com if you are interested

Starting Your Path to Craftsmanship

This 5-day class is great for anyone, especially if you are self-taught. It will fill in the missing pieces of the woodworking puzzle and help you to understand wood. A few of the techniques you will learn in this class are; the technology of how to make a flat board, square and true, panel door and drawer construction, and using the tools to accomplish the tasks. You will also learn how wood moves and why it does, which are essential to furniture building. I will also be teaching how design is affected by wood movement. Pictured woodworking student Hermann Nann, Dale Barnard with finished projects from this class.

Materials

Poplar, Cherry, Spalted Maple – a variety of different woods

Level

Beginner

Original Limbert Plant Stand

Details

This is a primer class for beginners. You go home with experience, confidence, and knowledge to take on other projects, plus a really cool end table. 5 days

Some of the lessons taught in this class:

  • Solid wood top
  • Panelized sides (frame and panel construction)
  • Adjustable shelf
  • Learn to hang and fit the door and
  • How to make the drawers
  • Machine cut dovetails
  • Mortise and tenon joinery

G&G Inspired Mantle / Wall Clock

Design by Dale Barnard, Green & Greene Inspired Wall Clock 2021

This was a new class for 2021. It has a Hermle quality movement, chimes on the hour and half hour. It’s a key wind, 14 day movement. Using mahogany and ebony also making the face, hands, and numbers. A custom-made brass handle is included, as well as all hardware required.

If you have wanted to make a clock, but don’t have room for a tall clock, love the G&G details in my designs then this is for you. Call or text Dale 502-551-8889 for more description.

Registration Fee: $500

Test Class

Design by Dale Barnard, Green & Greene Inspired Wall Clock 2021

This is a new class for 2021. It has a Hermle quality movement, chimes on the hour and half hour. Its a key wind, 14 day movement. Using mahogany and ebony also making the the face, hands, and numbers. A custom made brass handle is included, as well as all hardware required.

If you have wanted to make a clock, but don’t have room for a tall clock, love the G&G details in my designs then this is for you. Call or text Dale 502-551-8889 for more description.

Registration Fee: $500

Watch Dale in Action

HGTV’s Modern Masters

I’ve been a woodworker for almost 25 years. Dale’s class is fantastic.
He’s organized, with the rough lumber and detailed plans ready on arrival. He is very knowledgeable and provides a structured environment so the project can be completed on time. ”

— PAUL ANWILER, WOODWORKING STUDENT, WASHINGTON, IN

Call or text 502-551-8889
with any questions you have to make your Arts and Crafts furniture dream a reality.

The Cabinetmaker
dale@the-cabinetmaker.com
502-551-8889
1714 E. Owl Hollow Road
Paoli, IN 47454