EXTENDED KANNA CLASS – BRIAN HOLCOMBE – April 19, 2026
With Brian Holcombe
April 19, 2026 – Sunday
10am – 5:30pm ET
Princeton, NJ
Limited to 4 students
$320 non-members
$300 members (use the discount code in the latest newsletter at checkout)
Please note that we have been considering releasing these classes at a future date via streaming and/or download. By signing up for class, you are agreeing to be recorded and included in these future recordings.
Extended Kanna Class
Learn to sharpen, prepare and use the Japanese hand plane. This class will teach proper setup and use of Japanese hand planes, explaining how to prepare and sharpen the blade, dai body and sub blade. Users are encouraged to bring a new plane. Classes require a 6 hour block of working time and 1.5hrs for lunch.
Class starts at 10am and runs until 5:30pm.
This class is extended beyond the timeframe of the standard Kanna prep class to allow students greater sharpening time and to cover the material in greater detail.
The instructor provides many tools for the students to use but it is recommended to bring a quality straight edge and 400 grit sharpening stone.
EXTENDED KANNA CLASS – BRIAN HOLCOMBE – April 19, 2026
With Brian Holcombe
April 19, 2026 – Sunday
10am – 5:30pm ET
Princeton, NJ
Limited to 4 students
$320 non-members
$300 members (use the discount code in the latest newsletter at checkout)
Please note that we have been considering releasing these classes at a future date via streaming and/or download. By signing up for class, you are agreeing to be recorded and included in these future recordings.
Extended Kanna Class
Learn to sharpen, prepare and use the Japanese hand plane. This class will teach proper setup and use of Japanese hand planes, explaining how to prepare and sharpen the blade, dai body and sub blade. Users are encouraged to bring a new plane. Classes require a 6 hour block of working time and 1.5hrs for lunch.
Class starts at 10am and runs until 5:30pm.
This class is extended beyond the timeframe of the standard Kanna prep class to allow students greater sharpening time and to cover the material in greater detail.
The instructor provides many tools for the students to use but it is recommended to bring a quality straight edge and 400 grit sharpening stone.
STEPS TO TIGHT JOINERY IV: LAYOUT & JOINERY – ANDREW HUNTER – Month 00, 2026
With Andrew Hunter
Month 00, 2026 – DAY
11am – 1pm PT / 2 – 4pm ET
$80 non-members
$72 members (use the discount code in the latest newsletter at checkout)
Please note that we have been considering releasing these classes at a future date via streaming and/or download. By signing up for class, you are agreeing to be recorded and included in these future recordings.
Class Name
There is no better feeling than when, at the end of a project, the pieces are coming together for the first time and each joint fits perfectly, with no fine tuning necessary. In this zoom class Andrew Hunter will demonstrate methods for getting this kind of fit every time.
The key to achieving the perfect fit is all about having confidence in your layout lines. Andrew will discuss various ways to create a precise layout including; mill, square and scribe rule, and of course Japanese center line layout. If each line is drawn in the right place, then all that is left to create a perfect fit is not cutting over these lines.
This is where the sharpness and precision of Japanese hand tools shine. Andrew will describe the tools he uses to cut and shave right to the line, without going over it! He will also get into the physics of a tight fit, looking at how the wood fibers react to compression under different circumstances.
STEPS TO TIGHT JOINERY III: DIMENSIONING LUMBER – ANDREW HUNTER – Month 00, 2026
With Andrew Hunter
Month 00, 2026 – DAY
11am – 1pm PT / 2 – 4pm ET
$80 non-members
$72 members (use the discount code in the latest newsletter at checkout)
Please note that we have been considering releasing these classes at a future date via streaming and/or download. By signing up for class, you are agreeing to be recorded and included in these future recordings.
Steps to Tight Joinery III: Dimensioning Lumber by Hand
Learning to dimension lumber by hand is a most fundamental skill, right up there with sharpening! In this live, beginner level zoom class Andrew will take you through the steps to flatten, square and smooth any sized board. He will demonstrate the process with three Japanese hand planes, a rough, a jointer and a smoother and will describe how each is tuned differently depending on the task. Even if you use western planes the principals Andrew will demonstrate are universal. He will show you how to use winding sticks to judge flatness, give you tips for reading the grain and will demonstrate the planing process in a variety of wood species and figure. This is going to be a great class, so sign up to watch the shavings fly!
Please note that this is a lecture-based class. Tools are not required, and instead students are encouraged to observe and ask questions.
STEPS TO TIGHT JOINERY II: JAPANESE PLANES – ANDREW HUNTER – Month 00, 2026
With Andrew Hunter
Month 00, 2026 – DAY
11am – 1pm PT / 2 – 4pm ET
$80 non-members
$72 members (use the discount code in the latest newsletter at checkout)
Please note that we have been considering releasing these classes at a future date via streaming and/or download. By signing up for class, you are agreeing to be recorded and included in these future recordings.
Steps to Tight Joinery II: Introduction to Japanese Planes
This online lecture is intended for students who are new to the world of Japanese handplanes (Kanna).
Maybe you’ve been thinking about buying a Japanese plane or maybe you already have one and need a little help getting it in full working order. Well, this is the class for you! From buying and setting up a new plane to using it to create a mirror smooth surface, Andrew will cover all the basics.
He will introduce students to a wide variety of different planes with many uses, from rough work to smoothing and joinery. He will also discuss and demonstrate the many ways he uses Kanna in his own shop as a furniture maker.
So, if you have been thinking about diving into the magical world of Japanese planes, wait no longer, this reduced price class is the perfect opportunity to jump in!
STEPS TO TIGHT JOINERY I: SHARPENING – ANDREW HUNTER – Month 00, 2026
With Andrew Hunter
Month 00, 2026 – DAY
11am – 1pm PT / 2 – 4pm ET
$80 non-members
$72 members (use the discount code in the latest newsletter at checkout)
Please note that we have been considering releasing these classes at a future date via streaming and/or download. By signing up for class, you are agreeing to be recorded and included in these future recordings.
Steps to Tight Joinery I: Sharpening
Good woodworking starts with sharp tools. In this Zoom class Andrew will discuss and demonstrate what it takes to get sharp.
Starting with the basics, he will lay out the fundamentals of blade sharpening. Naturally, the focus of the class will be on sharpening Japanese tools with water stones, but western tools and methods will also be touched on.
With so many sharpening stones on the market it can be overwhelming deciding which stones to use. Andrew will discuss what to look for when buying new stones and cover the unique qualities of each type. No, he won’t tell you which stone you should buy, but he will give you all the information you need to make an educated decision yourself.
He will not only share his personal sharpening routine, he will also discuss a variety of options ranging in experience levels – from sharpening guides to natural Japanese stones Andrew will cover all the bases.
Whether you are just starting out or you are a seasoned pro there is always opportunity for improvement, so please join in!
EXTENDED KANNA CLASS – BRIAN HOLCOMBE – April 19, 2026
With Brian Holcombe
April 19, 2026 – Sunday
10am – 5:30pm ET
Princeton, NJ
Limited to 4 students
$320 non-members
$300 members (use the discount code in the latest newsletter at checkout)
Please note that we have been considering releasing these classes at a future date via streaming and/or download. By signing up for class, you are agreeing to be recorded and included in these future recordings.
Extended Kanna Class
Learn to sharpen, prepare and use the Japanese hand plane. This class will teach proper setup and use of Japanese hand planes, explaining how to prepare and sharpen the blade, dai body and sub blade. Users are encouraged to bring a new plane. Classes require a 6 hour block of working time and 1.5hrs for lunch.
Class starts at 10am and runs until 5:30pm.
This class is extended beyond the timeframe of the standard Kanna prep class to allow students greater sharpening time and to cover the material in greater detail.
The instructor provides many tools for the students to use but it is recommended to bring a quality straight edge and 400 grit sharpening stone.
CLASS NAME – INSTRUCTOR – Month 00, 2026
With Instructor
Month 00, 2026 – DAY
11am – 1pm PT / 2 – 4pm ET
$80 non-members
$72 members (use the discount code in the latest newsletter at checkout)
Please note that we have been considering releasing these classes at a future date via streaming and/or download. By signing up for class, you are agreeing to be recorded and included in these future recordings.
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