Courses and Demonstrations

Scroll through to see both live and recorded classes for Veneer Me Crazy!; Various Gift and Inlay Classes; and a Mold Making Class, in order by category. Each class lasts approximately 90+ minutes, including Q&A.

Veneer Me Crazy! series occurs on the first Sunday of every month (with rare exceptions). 

When you make a purchase prior to the demo date, you'll receive a Zoom link for the live, interactive class. All those who purchase a class will also receive a private link to a recording roughly two weeks after the live session. 
When you make a purchase after the demo date, you'll receive a private link to the recorded video.
Please note that we have an automated "Review" email that is sent out a few days after any purchase.  If you purchase any remote class that is scheduled to air weeks in the future, please ignore this email. Any questions? Send an email to info@scottgrove.com.
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Greg Z. says: "Scott gives way more information than expected. Nuances, ways to correct mistakes and make it better than originally planned, and how to plan out the project. Great classes all!!!"

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NEXT LIVE CLASS: SUNDAY, May 2nd 12:00 pm Eastern 

VENEER ME CRAZY! - #10 COMPOUND VENEERING: TOPIC TBD

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VENEER ME CRAZY! SERIES

Fred G. says: "I have taken several courses on veneering. Scott Grove takes it two levels higher. Fantastic breath of knowledge, creativity, well thought out procedures. Learned many things not presented in other courses. His methods for radial match better than others I have heard." Thanks, Fred! 

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Veneer Me Crazy!
#9 Compound Veneering: Veneering a Turned Form

Why would anyone want to veneer a turning? Because veneer offers the highest quality figures that are not always available or affordable in hardwood. Also, adjacent plains or surfaces can veneered with contrasting species which is also not possible using hardwood. These techniques give your work a special WOW! 

 

Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and Purchase Here

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Live Veneering Demo's
Veneer Me Crazy!
#1 Introduction to Veneering

Learn the basics of all things veneer from Scott Grove, master craftsman.
Recorded Session
FREE! See it Here

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Veneer Me Crazy!
#2 Buying, Inspecting, Cutting and Seaming
Scott demonstrates how to buy, inspect, cut, and seam veneer, and terms like sapwood, curl, blister, flame, chatoyance, mussel, and the like; how grain or other features drift across leaves; the most efficient way(s) to cut and seam. 

 

Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and Purchase Here

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Veneer Me Crazy!
#3 Parquetry Patterns and Making a Chess Board
This project is an easy one that you can complete in a few hours using only veneer, a straight edge, utility knife, glue, and clamps. Scott covers veneering fundamentals, additional parquetry patterns, and shares a bunch of tips and tricks.
Recorded Session 
$15 - To read more about the class and Purchase Here

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Veneer Me Crazy!
#4 Glues, Cores, Pressing & Making a Vacuum Bag
Scott demonstrates everything you've ever wanted to know about different types of glues; when and why you should use them; pressing veneer to different substrates; and making your own vacuum bag. 
Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and Purchase Here

 

"Great class. It would have taken years of trial and error to learn what I learned in an hour and a half."

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Veneer Me Crazy!
#5 Curved Laminations

Scott demonstrates how to create veneered curved laminations, in the bag and under the bag. He shows a bunch of tips and tricks to get perfectly flat and smooth curves every time as well as review a variety of glues that produce a rigid curve with no spring back. He also teaches about vacuum bagging set ups and to top it off, how to do a free-form twisted lamination. 

Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and purchase Here

John M. says, "Great video. Worth more money. I’ve been doing veneer/marquetry work for more than 10 years and always look forward to learning new / different ways of working. Scott delivers!"

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Veneer Me Crazy!
#6 Repairs and Touch Up

Scott demonstrates how to create veneered curved laminations, in the bag and under the bag. He shows a bunch of tips and tricks to get perfectly flat and smooth curves every time as well as review a variety of glues that produce a rigid curve with no spring back. He also teaches about vacuum bagging set ups and to top it off, how to do a free-form twisted lamination. 

Recorded Session 

$15 To read more about the class and Purchase Here

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Veneer Me Crazy!
#7 Radial Matching
Radial matching in veneer can create some of the most stunning sunburst patterns on tables, boxes, drawer fronts, and more. Done correctly, the results are spectacular, but misalignment or poor sequencing mistakes are easy to make, and your efforts can quickly go down the drain. In this class, Scott teaches you how to create perfect radial matches, every time.
Recorded Session, available at the end of February, 2021
$15 To read more about the class and Purchase Here

"Scott shares his talent, experience, and explains how to correct errors in fabrication. Fixing mistakes properly is huge in doing fine work."
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Veneer Me Crazy!
#8 Compound Veneering: Waterfall Edge
Creating a square waterfall edge on a round table can be straightforward. But if you want to add a waterfall to a radius edge, on a round table, then you’ve got a challenge! In this class, internationally-renowned master craftsman Scott Grove continues his Veneer Me Crazy! Series with his first Compound Veneering module that will teach you how to use compound veneering processes to create this type of complex edge.
Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and Purchase Here.

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INLAY DEMOS

Silver Filigree Wire Inlay / Online Course

Scott demonstrates how to use filigree wire inlay with a few basic tools and techniques that will enhance your work with fine accents and details. He covers fundamentals like simple tool making, forming wire, piercing, material options, design, and a bunch of tips and tricks.

Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and purchase Here

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Holiday Gifts - Pens / Online Course
DIY molds, UV resins and no pressure pot casting.
Learn how to add a special Wow! to your pens using exotic materials like paua shell, opal, and gold leaf. Scott demonstrates how to apply different exotic materials using resins like CA, epoxy, and UV-cure polyester.
Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and purchase Here           
 

John R. says: "As usual, Scott filled this presentation with plenty of useful tips and tricks and product choices."                   

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Holiday Gifts - Snowflake Ornament with Secret Compartment / Online Course

As featured in the December, 2019 (#29) issue of Woodcraft Magazine, Scott demonstrates how to create a beautiful turned ornament that features a snowflake motif design and magnetized secret compartment, perfect for small gifts or cash. 

Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and purchase Here                         

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Holiday Gifts - Making a Ring in Under an Hour / Online Course

Learn how to create a unique inlay ring at the speed of light! Scott  shows you how to inlay exotic materials like gold leaf, shells, opal, key filings, mother of pearl, and more into a wide variety of ring blanks. It's a jam-packed almost three-hour demo! 

Recorded Session                                            
$15 - To read more about the class and purchase Here

Robert S. says: "This video is one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. It is excellent quality and shares some of the best instructional tips and techniques on ring making out there. Scott shares is expertise freely and anyone viewing his video will gain a wealth of knowledge from him."

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Bejeweled Bowl Rims / Online Course

Learn how to inlay exquisite crushed opal to any bowl, platter or hollow form rim, and add creative, aesthetic, and monetary value to your work. 

Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and Purchase Here

Lupe N. says: "Scott is an amazing teacher. In this class he shared a lifetime of experience with us, in which he holds nothing back. I highly recommend his informative classes." 

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Butterflies, Beetles, and Dragonflies Inlay / Online Course
Learn how to add to touch of nature’s wonder to your work by using a build-up layering technique and exotic inlay materials. Your wooden world will overflow with fanciful creatures!
Recorded Session
$15 - To read more about the class and Purchase Here

 

Timothy C. says: "I enjoyed this course, and gained enough knowledge to do my first (non wood) inlay into a table top. I especially like the light atmosphere (humor) in your videos."

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Online Course: Mold Making and Cold Metal Casting for Beginners
Eight Video Chapters - $29.95  Free Preview Here