Woodcraft of Las Vegas

Making A Resin Blank and Pen

Part 1: Thursday, June 4, 2026, 2 PM - 6 PM

Part 2: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

Customized pen blanks give you the opportunity to really elevate your pen making. In this two part class you will learn how to cast a pen blank – and then turn that blank into your own custom pen! Week one will focus on resin casting basics including resin types, colorants, molds, and pressure pots. You’ll select colorants, mix your resin and pour it into the mold. Then, in week two, you will come back to the shop to de-mold your pen blank, drill it, insert the tubes and turn your pen!

Cutting Board from a Kit

Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 12 AM - 12 AM

Learn to create a cutting board from one of our project kits! In the first class, you’ll select your cutting board kit and do the prep work to glue up. We’ll review glue selection, best practices for glue ups, clamp selection, and complete the glue up. In the second class, we will plane and sand the boards, review finish options, and apply a finish. You’ll go home with a custom, handmade cutting or serving board. Size range will vary but most boards will be between 6-12" wide and 12" long.

Shaper Origin - Intro

Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 12 PM - 4 PM

The Shaper Origin is a handheld CNC. This unique tool is perfectly suited for inlays or simple carving. From personalizing a cutting board to creating an inlay in an existing floor, the Shaper has endless possibilities! In this class you will learn the basics of operation, file download / management and accessories. From our preselected library, you'll trace your first shape. Class can be increased if student has their own Shaper Origin.