Woodcraft of Cleveland

Epoxy & Wood Charcuterie Board

Part 1: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 5 PM - 8:30 PM

Part 2: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 5 PM - 8:30 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 the Jess Crow HDPE Reusable 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 an HDPE 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.

Lathe Operation & Turning 101.

Saturday, November 15, 2025, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

If you are a new turner or considering the purchase of a lathe or trying your hand at turning, this class will help you get started in the right direction. The first in a series by Dave Sanborn designed specifically for the new or prospective turners; this class will cover basic features and options available for the lathe itself as well as available accessories and tools. In the morning, Dave will demonstrate and discuss the basics of Conventional and Carbide tools; Spindle, Bowl, and Pen turning; and various accessories. In the afternoon, you will do some hands on exercises and make a Mallet that will be a valuable addition to your workshop. A 10% discount on most accessories and hand tools will be granted to each student the day of the class.

Basic Hand Cut Joinery

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

If you’re interested in hand tools and hand cut joinery, this series is for you! Take one or all, at your own pace and in your own order. Starting with the basics, this class will teach proper handsaw use and care. We will run through drills and warm ups used to insure you get a good straight cut when you are making your joints. This half day class is a prerequisite for all the Intermediate level joinery classes, but can also be taken on its own to provide you with a solid background in any cutting by hand, from felling trees to flush cutting dowels. Tuition includes a gents handle dovetail saw that will be used in class and will make a good starting point for any beginner hand saw aficionado.