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.
Dale also teaches online classes at Craftys.com and on DVD available for purchase through our store tab or The Great Courses.
We offer 4 student only classes. 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. Write on the check memo area the class name and date (example: Jigs Class March 20-22). Send with it Name of student, email, and phone number. When the fee is received it will hold your position in the class. Once we receive your registration fee you will be sent an email so please print clearly. To send the email we have to be able to read your email. Cancellation information: https://the-cabinetmaker.com/registration-refund-policy/
2024 Calendar
| October | 2024 CALENDAR 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21-26, Mon-Sat | Thorsen Table | $1100.00 | $TBA T |
| Oct 27-28, Sun-Mon | Fearless Finishing | $400.00 | $100.00 T |
| Nov 2, Sat | Sharpening Workshop | $200.00 | $0.00 T |
| December | NO CLASSES IN DECEMBER | ||
| 2025 SCHEDULE | |||
| Date | Class | Instructor Fee | Materials Fee Taxable |
| March | |||
| Mar 1-3, Sat- Mon | Stacked Lamination | $450.00 | $100.00 T |
| Mar 10-15, Mon-Sat | G&G Writing Desk | $1200.00 | $275-375,00 CHOICE OF WOOD T |
| Mar 24-28, Mon-Fri | Live Edge Slab Bench | $900.00 | $TBA T |
| April | |||
| April 7-11, Mon-Fri | G&G Tsuba Coffee Table | $1000.00 | $500.00 T |
| April 26-27, Sun-Mon | $450.00 | $125.00 | |
| May | |||
| May 4-10, Sun-SAT | Split-Top Roubo Workbench | $1600.00 | $1500.00 T Benchcrafted Hardware not included |
| May 19-24 Mon-Sat | Bow Arm Morris Chair | $1200.00 | $575.00 T |
| June | |||
| Jun 2-6, Mon-Fri | Furniture Making Basics | $850.00 | 150.00T |
| Jun 7-8, Sat/Sun | Fearless Finishing | $450.00 | $100.00 T |
| Jun 23-27, Mon-Fri | Maloof/Taylor Rocker Part 1 | $950.00 | $TBA T |
| July | |||
| Jul 14-18, Mon-Fri | Maloof/Taylor Rocker Part 1 | $ 950.00 | Choice wood T |
| Jul 28-Aug 2, Mon-Sat | Bar Stool Jig & Patterns Class | $ 1100.00 | $500.00 T |
| August | |||
| Aug 11-15, Mon-Fri | Nakashima Chair Tribute Class | $950.00 | $475.00T |
| Aug 16, Sat | Nakashima Jig Class | $200.00 | $200.00 T |
| Aug 25-31, Mon-Sun | Small Maloof Dining Table | $1400.00 | $385.00T |
| September | |||
| Sep 23-28, Mon-Sat | Advanced G&G Kitchen Cabinetry | $950.00 | $465.00 T |
| October | |||
| Oct 6-10, Tue-Sat | Stickley Tall Clock | Pt 1 | |
| Oct 13-17, Tue-Sat | Stickley Tall Clock | Pt 2 | |
| November | |||
| Nov 10-14 Mon-Fri | Tall Clock | $950.00 | $2000.00T |
| Nov 17-21 Mon-Fri | Tall Clock | $950.00 | $2000.00T |
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“ 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