Overview

Sharpening has become one of the most overcomplicated topics in woodworking. Exotic stones, expensive systems, endless opinions, and plenty of bad information can make it feel intimidating. It does not have to be that way.

In this seminar, Vic strips sharpening back to what actually matters. You will learn a simple, inexpensive, and repeatable approach that works for real shops and real projects. Vic will walk through the common sharpening media available today, including stones, sandpaper, and systems, and clearly explain the pros and cons of each without hype or brand bias.

Most importantly, this seminar focuses on the one fundamental skill that never changes. How to consistently create a sharp edge, regardless of the tools or abrasives you choose.

If you want sharper tools, less frustration, and more time actually making things, this seminar will change how you think about sharpening.

What you can expect:

Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Location: The Wood Shed - 2932 Thompson Rd, Smithville

Seminar begins at 10:00am, so please arrive by 9:45am. The seminar will take place in the back of the main warehouse.

You will receive a folder, graph note pad, and a pencil for taking notes.

Vic will be available after the seminar for questions.

*All participants will receive a $10 Wood Shed gift card at the end of each seminar*

A bit about our speaker, Vic Tesolin

Vic Tesolin is a woodworker, teacher, and writer whose path to furniture making was anything but direct. After 14 years in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, he trained at Rosewood Studio under leading North American furniture makers, later staying on as an instructor and craftsman-in-residence while building commissioned work.

Vic has worked across the woodworking industry as Editor of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement Magazine and as a Woodworking Advisor at Lee Valley Tools, where he helped develop tools and taught at shows and events worldwide.

Today, Vic runs Vic Tesolin Woodworks, a small teaching business focused on practical skill-building rather than tool collecting. He offers private, one-on-one instruction, in person and online, helping woodworkers build confidence and better results with what they already own.

He also shares his knowledge through writing, podcasts, and demonstrations. Vic writes for Fine Woodworking, co-hosts the FWW Shop Talk Live podcast, and is the author of The Minimalist Woodworker and Projects from the Minimalist Woodworker, books focused on doing quality work in small spaces with essential tools.

Learn more at www.victesolinwoodworks.com or follow him on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Demystifying Sharpening: It's Way Easier Thank You Think (with Vic Tesolin)

Demystifying Sharpening: It's Way Easier Thank You Think (with Vic Tesolin)

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