Learn the basics of wheel throwing in this 1-day class and make one of a kind handmade gifts, perfect for family and friends this holiday season! Learn how to make planters, candle holders, plates, bowls, mug, or vases. You will learn simple techniques to create interesting shapes and decorative rims for your finished piece.

101: This introductory course will introduce you to the art and skill of woodworking. Use different types of wood, shop tools, and equipment to create your project. You will learn the operation of table saws, band saws, planer, jointer, and sanders. 201: In this workshop, participants will build on their basic woodworking skills, to create their own customized end table. You will learn to use table saws, router, planer, joiner, sander tools, wood joinery and finishing techniques. This is classified as an “intermediate” class. It is designed for those with some wood building experience that wish to increase and perfect their skills. Students should have a basic understanding of tools and wood construction. For those that have never completed a wood project, we would recommend taking our “Introduction to Woodworking 101” course.

The perfect gift to pamper someone this Holiday season. Orders are processed and emailed back to you, during business hours, for you to print or email to that deserving person in your life.

Help get your Spouse out of the House! LAUFT offers flexible workspace designed to empower you to do your best work in the most convenient, consistent and professional way possible. Gift cards can be used at any of LAUFT’s locations, including its new 10,000 sq ft location at 410 and Dufferin.

A membership at NewMakeIt opens up endless creative possibilities for anyone of any skill level! Have access to laser engravers, pottery wheels, woodworking machines and metal welding machines all at your fingertips! Work on your project in a community based environment with likeminded and creative individuals.

Keep that dream alive; give the gift of travel to your loved one! Let them mark their calendar and look forward to the day they can travel again. Gift certificate can be redeemed for domestic or international travel and has no expiry date. Contact us today and treat someone special in your life! To order: Call 905-853-5146 or email naqi@BlankCanvasGetaways.ca

In this three-hour class, we will cover the basics of welding using MIG welders, to have you safely and effectively ready to start working on your own projects. We will be emphasizing skills and techniques that will make welding more accessible to those without extensive workshops, toolsets, or experience. During the class we will cover safety, how to use the welders and MIG welding technique.

In this exciting, hands-on workshop, you will forge a Railroad Spike Knife using basic blacksmith tools and techniques to draw, upset and twist the spike into the desired shape of your knife! Considerable time will be spent hand-filing the bevels and plunge lines of your creation using hand files and a filing jig. You will use the heat of the forge to harden and temper the blade of your knife, after which you will complete your project by stropping and honing its edge.