Veronica Post

Veronica Post is a furniture maker with a diploma of professional studies in cabinetmaking from the Rosemount Technology Centre in Montreal, and over 10 years of experience exploring and teaching woodworking. Veronica has been a teacher and wood studio technician at the Centre for Craft since 2016. She has created and taught many different classes over the years, including the first Women in Woodworking classes at the Centre for Craft. She approaches each class with a focus on a friendly environment, great demonstrations and hands-on skill development.

Veronica has also had the pleasure of being an artist in residence and contributing artist to various exhibitions at the Mary E Black Gallery, and the pleasure of teaching Foundation to Wood and Metal at NSCAD University.

Current / Upcoming Courses

04. End-Grain Cutting Board

A perennial favorite! This class covers all the basics, from milling to finishing. End grain cutting boards are not only more beautiful, they are also much more durable than side grain. With proper care, this board should last a lifetime!

03. Picture Frame

In this class you will learn how to turn rough hardwood into a glossy inlaid picture frame! A wonderful gift, this project also teaches you how to use various machines, inlay solid wood banding, and how to glue up tricky mitre corners! A fun weekend class and a useful project!

01. Shaker Console Table

A great project for beginner or experienced alike! You will learn about milling, joinery, furniture design and how to use a number of different machines safely and effectively while creating a shaker style hall table out of solid hardwood. The table measures approx. 40” long, 12” wide and 30” high.

02. Hand Cut Joinery

Ever wonder how woodworkers cut complicated joints like a dovetail or a mortise and tenon? This class will show you the tricks of the trade, and allow you time to practice laying out and cutting your own! A fun, skill-building day with discussion on the history and use of various furniture joinery techniques.

05. Turn a Rolling Pin

Learn basic spindle turning techniques while making a maple rolling pin! Various styles are possible, with room to play!

06. Keepsake Box

Cabinetmaking is the art of the box, and this course will show you why that isn’t as simple as it sounds! You will make a solid wood keepsake box measuring approx. 8”x 10” with lots of gorgeous details to make it something really special. A treasure to last and be appreciated!