Arches Benches - February 2027

Arches Benches with Leo Pope

For beginners and intermediate woodworkers.

Bench Dimensions: 18”h x 27”w x 13.5”d

February 12-14, 2026 - three consecutive days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day with lunch break

Participants must attend all 3 days.

Maximum 5 students per course

includes black walnut wood and materials.

During 21 hours of intensive instruction over three days, Leo will share his skills and insights across a full spectrum of woodworking tools and techniques. Students will be introduced to design, pattern-making, and selection of wood. Leo then guides the process step-by-step as you learn to saw, shape, join, clamp, glue and finish.  The course covers basic set-up, safe use and calibration of the table saw, band saw, jointer/planer, router, rasp, sanders and a range of essential hand tools, materials and finishing products.

Open to participants over 18 years of age with little or no previous woodworking experience, this course is a great way to jumpstart a new woodworking passion, renew and refresh existing skills, or find new inspiration.

Cancellation Policy: Up to 45 days cancellation, one can reschedule without penalty or can receive a cash reimbursement with a 15% cancellation fee; after 45 days no reimbursements, no rescheduling.

Leo Pope is a woodworker and instructor who leads popular workshops at The Maloof. He has collaborated with Larry White on many furniture-making workshops as well as with Michael Kotzen/Soundworks Foundation on "Build and Play Your Own Cajón Drum."