Wood Finishing Basics

Perhaps you've recently completed your woodworking project but feel a little uneasy about finishes ruining it? In this two-evening class, we will review wood surface preparation, survey various stains and finishes on the market, understand how they work, and practice applying finish to enhance the beauty of your woodworking projects.

You'll gain insight into the behaviors of different finishes like polyurethane, spar varnish, Danish oil, furniture wax, and various stains. You will also try the French polish technique, and practice wood surface preparation. You don't need to bring anything to class, but feel free to bring an unfinished woodworking project if you want to try finishing it with the guidance of the instructor.

Dates: Mon.-Tues., March 24-25, 6-9 PM
Instructor: Max Smith
Class size (max.): 8
Attendance (min.): 3*
Skill level: beginner
Prerequisites: none

Registration
Household Member & Above: $170**
Individual Member: $179**
General Public: $196
Register By: March 16

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund, or class credit, regardless of the cancellation date.

**We encourage students to become members (for as little as $30/year) to receive 10-15% off class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

Instructors: Max Smith is a multidisciplinary craftsman with ten years of experience in woodworking in various forms, stringed instrument repair and making, piano tuning and repair, boatbuilding, cabinetmaking, and as Maintenance Coordinator for the Beacon Sloop Club. He is a full time instructor at HRMM and has participated as a skills demonstrator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, CT. Max frequently sails his 15' Goat Island Skiff, inviting friends and teaching them the basics of sailing.