• Free in Person Seminar – Steambending/Bent Lamination/Wiggle Wood

    Date: February 19, 2026

    Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

    Location: 2932 Thompson Rd, Smithville, ON, Canada

    Cost: Free

    Overview

    Is the idea of bending wood intimidating? Not sure where to begin? Steve Der-Garabedian will be sharing his expertise and tips for steam bending, bent laminations, and using wiggle wood. This event will be streamed online, but in person is always better!

    You must register for this free event.

  • No Table Saw? No Problem!

    Date: March 14, 2026

    Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Location: 2932 Thompson Road, Smithville, ON, Canada

    Cost: $25

    Think a table saw is mandatory for serious woodworking? Think again. In this seminar, Vic Tesolin demonstrates how common table saw tasks can be handled using a track saw and a router. Clean rips. Accurate crosscuts. Dados, rabbets, and joinery. All without a cabinet saw dominating the shop.

  • Bandsaw Set Up and Use

    Date: March 21, 2026

    Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Location: 2932 Thompson Road, Smithville, ON, Canada

    Cost: $25

    The bandsaw might be the most misunderstood tool in the shop. Many woodworkers use it for one or two basic tasks and never realize just how capable it really is. In this seminar, Vic Tesolin breaks down the bandsaw from the ground up and shows you how to get the absolute best out of it, safely and confidently.

  • The Router Revealed: Tricks, Tips, and Triumphs

    Date: April 4, 2026

    Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Location: 2932 Thompson Road, Smithville, ON, Canada

    Cost: $25

    The router is one of the most powerful, versatile, and misunderstood tools in the woodworking shop. In this seminar, Vic Tesolin pulls back the curtain on what the router actually does best and how to use it with confidence instead of crossed fingers.

  • Demystifying Sharpening: It’s Way Easier Thank You Think

    Date: April 18, 2026

    Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Location: 2932 Thompson Road, Smithville, ON, Canada

    Cost: $25

    Sharpening has become one of the most overcomplicated topics in woodworking. Exotic stones, expensive systems, endless opinions, and plenty of bad information can make it feel intimidating. It does not have to be that way.

  • Tooling-Up for Turning

    Date: May 2, 2026

    Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Location: 2932 Thompson Road, Smithville, ON, Canada

    Cost: $25

    This is a practical, no-hype seminar with Vic Tesolin designed to help you get started in woodturning without wasting money or getting overwhelmed. We will break down what tools and accessories you actually need on day one, what can wait, and what you can safely skip altogether. From lathes and chisels to sharpening, safety gear, and basic accessories, this session focuses on function, not brand worship.