Joinery Fest 2026
Joinery Fest is our once-a-year open house — the day we throw the doors open and let the whole community walk through the shop. This is the third one. Tour...
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The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United States
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Make a Tool Tote — September 19
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesMake a Tool Tote is a one-day hands-on class. In a single session you'll build a classic carpenter's tool tote to take home, learning layout, cutting, and assembly along the...
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Make a Serving Tray — September 22 & 29
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesBeginner · No Experience Needed Build a cherry serving tray with real casework joinery — and take it home ready to use. Schedule: Two Tuesday evenings — September 22 and...
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Introduction to Woodworking — September
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesIntroduction to Woodworking is a 5-week hands-on course for adults who are new to woodworking or returning after a long break. Schedule: 5 Thursday evenings — September 24; October 1,...
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Introduction to Woodworking Saturday Special — September
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesIntroduction to Woodworking is a 3-week hands-on course for adults who are new to woodworking or returning after a long break. Schedule: 3 Saturday Mornings — September 26; October 3...
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Segmented Turning — October
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesLearn to build and turn a 12-segment bowl over two days. Schedule: Saturday and Sunday — October 3 and 4, 2026 — 9:00 am–3:00 pm On the first day you'll learn to cut accurate segments on the table saw, and the techniques for gluing up a segmented blank. On the second day you'll take that...
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Introduction to Stained Glass — October
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesLearn stained glass from the ground up — design, cutting, copper foil, solder, and patina — and leave with a finished window you made yourself. Schedule: 6 Tuesday evenings — October 6, 13, 20, and 27; November 3 and 10, 2026 — 5:00–8:00 pm In this introduction to stained glass you'll learn the basic glassworking...
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Introduction to Woodturning — October
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesDiscover the art and rhythm of woodturning in this beginner-friendly class. Over a single weekend, you'll gain hands-on experience at the lathe, learning essential skills in both spindle and bowl turning. From grain direction to tool control, you'll build a strong foundation in safe and creative turning techniques. Schedule: Saturday and Sunday — October 10...
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Open House October 10, 2026
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesCome tour The Joinery and see what we're all about. Whether you're curious about woodworking, thinking about joining, or just want to see the space — Open House is for you. Walk through the shop, meet current members, try out a hand tool or two, and ask any questions you have about classes, membership, and...
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Member Meetup — October 14
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesCome out to The Joinery and meet other members. See sample projects, discuss what you're working on, and make connections. Free and open to all members.
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Shop Work Day — October 17
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesMembers Only Part of having access to a great shop is taking pride in how it looks and works. Come out and be a part of maintaining the shop. We'll have a monthly maintenance project and even some small builds for the shop. Meet fellow members and just have a good time.
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Book Making Workshop — October 24
The Joinery 8508 Fairway Place, Middleton, WI, United StatesJoin Tobie DePauw of Mordecai Book Building for an immersive three hour workshop where creativity meets craftsmanship. Learn the fundamentals of bookbinding while building a hardcover journal from start to finish. Choose your cover materials and end sheets to shape a book that reflects your personal vision, then complete your work with custom hot foil...