Woodcraft of Cleveland

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Sunday, September 6, 2026, 12 PM - 3:30 PM

Part 2: Sunday, September 20, 2026, 12 PM - 3:30 PM

Using resins and epoxies can help create beautiful projects, but which resin or epoxy is right for the job? Do I use a urethane resin or do I use an epoxy? (Wait, there’s a difference?!) How deep can I pour my resin or epoxy? What happens if I don’t mix using the correct ratio of resin/epoxy to hardener? How much do I pour? These are all questions (and then some) that will be answered during this class. In this two day class, we will be using reusable silicone forms to create a hybrid wood and epoxy cutting (or charcuterie) board. Day one will consist of a discussion about resin or epoxy and by the end of day one, students will pour TotalBoat ThickSet epoxy into a silicone form that will become their own creation that they take home after day two. On day two (one week later), students will work with their demolded creations to flatten them and turn them into beautiful cutting boards or charcuterie boards that they will finish (during the class) and take home.

THE BASIC BOWL – FROM TREE TO TABLE.

Sunday, September 13, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

This class will cover the basic steps required and answer your questions as you turn your first bowl. Do I want to turn green wood or dry blanks? I don't live on a farm, where do I find the logs to make green blanks? I found someone who wants a tree cut up, what's the best way to cut and store the logs? Where do I find dry blanks? Do they turn different than green blanks? Do I want to use conventional or carbide tools? We will spend the first part of the class discussing these issues as well as any others that you may have – Dave will explain the various choices and alternatives as well as demonstrate the basic mounts and steps involved in making a bowl. Late morning each student will have an opportunity to practice each tool on the practice blank Dave has mounted. Then each student will take a blank (using carbide tools) "from the tree to the table." A 10% discount will be granted to each student on most hand and lathe tools and accessories the day of the class.

Bowl Turning, Beyond The Basics- Using Traditional HSS Tools

Monday, September 14, 2026, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you have mastered basic bowl turning and/or are not satisfied with the results you are getting from carbide tools and want to jump to the next level, then this is the class for you. In this class we will cover the use of various traditional tool techniques to achieve the best possible finish on your bowl prior to sanding using both carbide and conventional scrapers and gouges. Dave will also show you a few "tricks" and techniques to enhance the quality of troublesome soft/punky wood and reduce tare-out and enhance sanding. We will also cover the basics of sharpening both gouges and scrapers - sharp tools are essential for a quality finish. We will end with discussion and demonstration of various final finishes and the use of the Beal Buffing System. Students will be granted a 10% disount on most accessories and hand tools the day of the class.