Basic Level Scroll Saw Workshop

John A  / Joyce C. Nelson

Brookfield Craft Center will be offering a BASIC SCROLLSAW class and an ADVANCED SCROLLSAW class on Saturday February 11,  and February 12, 2006. The class will be given by John and Joyce Nelson. Brookfield, Connecticut is located on the south-western part of the state and is easy to get to as it is just off I-84 just east of the New York - Connecticut state line.

To register, call Dee at 203-775-4526.

For SAW members...there is a 10% discount given if you identify yourself as a member when you call in. Note, Brookfield Craft Center offers MANY other wonderful classes so we recommend you call or write them for a catalog of the classes offered. Brookfield Craft Center also arranges for a place to stay if you are traveling a long distance.

Scrollsaws can be rented, if necessary.

Brookfield Craft Center
PO BOX 122
Brookfield, CT 06804
203-775-4526
Email them at Brkfldcrft@Aol.Com

Scrollsaw Class Outline

Three Objectives

1. Illustrate and Practice Scroll Saw Techniques

2. Make a few fun projects

3. Above all..............HAVE FUN!

Outline

1. Brief History of the Scroll Saw
2. Types of Scroll Saws available today
3. Features to look for in choosing a Scroll Saw
4. Scroll Saw blades/ saw speed/ tension
5. Selecting material to use
6. Enlarging or reducing a pattern
7. Transferring pattern to the wood

   Coffee Break

8. Using a Scroll Saw (Practice Board)
9. Tips and Techniques - Cutting practice
   1. Making smooth continuous outside cuts
   2. Making inside cuts
   3. Stack cutting
   4. Cutting very small pieces
   5. Cutting every material
   6. Cutting paper
   7. Relief cutting
10. Finishing your project
11. Where to get good patterns
12. Workshop Evaluation