A good time was had by all, and more importantly we raised $1585.00 for The Volt Center, New Berns new workforce training Center.

The other day I noticed I did not have a place to sit my beer while enjoying the front porch.  And then, a few days later when I was cleaning up piles of lumber left from projects, I found some end cuttings of western red cedar.  Hmmm, a search on the internet produced...

The unusual builds accomplished at Shop Class never cease to amaze me.  Two marines from Cherry Point built this plaque for their commanding officer that is moving to a new assignment.  The C130 yoke from the "boneyard" was carefully restored and mounted on walnut that...

When people see Pollies's scroll saw work, their first response is, "How does she do that?"  Mike Vaughn has figured it out and sent us this picture.

Shop Class's hands-on hand tool workshop is offered every month or two.  Instructor Joe teaches how to tune, sharpen and use the various tools.  He encourages attendees to bring in their tools to be tuned and sharpened, or you can sharpen mine for me.

 Before hands...

Another project produced by George Delaney at Shop Class.  It is a desk made out of pear wood from a tree that a previous hurricane removed from his backyard.  The finish is silky smooth.  George was an early supporter of Shop Class and usually opens for me on Wednesda...

James Hadland explains a hand-made model boat which his 90 year old father made for him about 25 years ago.  It is a scale model of an actual English sounding vessel used on the Humber River in England for dredging.  Aside from building it from scratch, he made all of...

Certificates for classes and shop time available.

The initial meeting for the Ship Modeling Club being formed in New Bern is Saturday, January 12th, 2019 at 1:00 PM.   The club is being hosted by Shop Class, LLC located at 406 Guion St., in New Bern, NC.

The purpose is to organize a group of modelers, to foster an...