Joseph Thompson Woodworks

10/14/2024

A friendly reminder that gift certificates are available! Give the gift of a class or tool this holiday season!

Purchasing this digital gift card creates a unique code. The gift card recipient can enter this code at checkout to subtract the gift card value from their order total. This gift card never expires.

10/08/2024

The holidays will be here before we know it, so I have opened a very limited amount of holiday pre-orders for large-sized butcher's blocks. Price includes domestic US shipping and ships December 1 at the latest. https://www.jwtwoodworks.com/shop/p/endgrain-butchers-block-93nd9

08/20/2024

We're looking forward to our fall classes - cooler temps, good people, and good BBQ from Sweatman's included! More info and registration here:

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08/16/2024

We've got an excellent selection of handcrafted Japanese Hand Tools available, and fall class registration is open! Get more info and be sure to subscribe in our latest newsletter: https://www.jwtwoodworks.com/campaigns/view-campaign/KINpb6VXsgjKua-Q5H0Fvq4JhLdoL2aaHKLCABLSt7rh0GwoJ55SjqrAMRdNXObW7a699_0oIlB3V9O_WxEjqoflT7md1k_B

07/25/2024

If you've thought about getting into woodworking our Intro to Woodworking class August 3 at Charleston Woodworking School is a great way to get started. You'll also receive you own set of brand new chisels! Sign up and get more info here:

Join us at Charleston Woodworking School for a one-day workshop to learn the basics of woodworking. In this workshop students will learn the basics of hand tool usage, sharpening, wood movement and more. Students will also receive one-on-one instruction, demonstrations, and opportunities to build t

07/16/2024

We had another great joinery class at the shop this past weekend. We went over several styles of joints including hand cut mortise and tenons shown here.

We also enjoyed some Sweatman’s BBQ and Rex enjoyed his many belly scratches. I’m looking forward to offering this class again in October, you can get more info and sign up here: https://www.jwtwoodworks.com/shop/p/kanna-japanese-hand-plane-workshop-saturday-june-15-8k6ky-3a8e6

07/08/2024

Interested in learning more about woodworking but aren’t sure how to get started? Our Intro to Woodworking class at August 3 is a great option for beginners.

This one-day course includes a basic chisel set and and materials. Sign up here: https://www.jwtwoodworks.com/shop/p/intro-to-woodworking-workshop-at-charleston-woodworking-school-saturday-august-3

07/01/2024

Today is the last day to sign up for July classes! We've got one spot left in our Joinery workshop Saturday, July 13. Come join us!

In this one-day workshop students will learn how to prepare and cut a variety of woodworking joints using different methods including hand tools. Students will also receive one-on-one instruction, demonstrations, and opportunities to practice and build confidence. This is a basic course for beginner

06/27/2024

I’ve received many requests for a workshop focused on hand tools specifically so we’re offering a one-day Hand Tools Workshop Saturday, September 21. We’ll talk all about hand planes, saws, chisels and more.

Space is limited but if there is good response I’ll be sure to offer more opportunities in the future. Register here: https://www.jwtwoodworks.com/shop/p/hand-tools-workshop-saturday-september-21

06/25/2024

Fall workshop registration is now open! We have a hand tools workshop, joinery and a Kanna class available. Remember these are super small with only 3 students each so I’d go ahead and sign up if you’re thinking about it.

We also have a few summer classes still available, stay cool and learn some woodworking with us! https://www.jwtwoodworks.com/campaigns/view-campaign/LcaW-eFSdcre4jaNyVpYdOVehfER-nHg0inKuCpr0oQxGA9zsfoRQHRtjJXSEq_ewxp3K5oRQwsbr8eWgOodtoPUmjQfAT24

06/24/2024

This was such a great group for our first woodworking class of the summer. I’d love to know more about what types of classes you’re looking for. What topics interest you or what would you like to learn most? I’ll share this in my stories too so you can answer privately if you’d prefer. Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

06/17/2024

We had a great weekend here at the shop hosting the first Kanna class of the summer!

The deadline to sign up for July classes is July 1, come have some fun, learn woodworking, and eat some excellent bbq with us. https://www.jwtwoodworks.com/shop