Woodcraft of Dayton

Build A Classic Shaker-Style Mudroom Bench

Part 1: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 11 AM - 4 PM

In this class, we will build a basic Shaker style mudroom bench out of beautiful cherry wood. During these 2 days, you will be introduced to basic woodworking skills that will help you gain experience and confidence in the safe use of a table saw, thickness planer, jointer, bandsaw, and a variety of hand tools. While most houses today don’t require a mudroom, these benches still have a place as an attractive and functional piece of décor.

Introduction To The Router

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 9 AM - 1 PM

The router has a reputation as being a tool that is mostly used by advanced woodworkers, but this is not the case. Properly used, the router can be the most useful tool in your arsenal. This class is designed to introduce you to the many ways this tool is used, from edge jointing to edge decorating to dadoing and rabbiting, as well as sign making. Properly jigged, the router can also be used for flattening and thicknessing lumber and even cutting holes and disks. There will also be some discussion about router tables. Bring your safety glasses, ear plugs, your own router (so Joe can see what you have to work with), and be prepared to learn about the scope and versatility of this most useful tool.

"Date Night" Cutting Board

Friday, November 14, 2025, 6 PM - 9 PM

This date night class is a great way for you and your partner to learn to make your own cutting board (approximately 8” x 16”). In this class, we will start with pre-cut wood strips of exotic woods. We will also discuss the techniques of cutting the wood to specific sizes needed for the cutting board. The process will introduce you to the thickness planer and orbital sander. The cutting board will be finished with food safe mineral oil which will bring out the beauty of the wood. While the glue dries, we will have pizza to enjoy so bring your non-alcoholic beverage and make this a date night to remember.