Woodcraft of Nashville

Kitchen Cabinetmaking 103: Shaker Doors

Friday, July 17, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

In this edition of our Kitchen Cabinetmaking Series, students will learn how to make their own Shaker style flat panel doors from start to finish. Topics covered include: measuring for doors, creating a cut list, processing hardwood lumber, routing cope-and-stick joinery, assembling doors, preparing the surface for finish, and attaching euro cup hinges. While this can be taken as a standalone course, the doors will be sized specifically for the cabinets built in KC101, and no size alterations will be allowed due to time and material constraints.

Woodworking Fundamentals II

Part 1: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9 AM - 5 PM

In the second part of our Woodworking Fundamentals series, students will receive hands-on practice with generating a cut-list, processing lumber, laying out and creating joinery, cutting tapered legs, assembling tables, and applying an oil finish (as time allows). Along with developing the foundational skills learned in Fundamentals I, the main focus of this class is on discussing pros and cons of several joinery methods, including pocket screws, dowels, dominos, and Mortise and Tenons. Students will be able to apply at least one of these methods to their Shaker End Table projects, and will leave with a better understanding of woodworking joinery and furniture construction techniques. PRE-REQUISITE: Woodworking Fundamentals I OR Table Saw/Jointer/Planer.

Drunken Cutting Board

Monday, July 20, 2026, 9 AM - 3 PM

A "Drunken" cutting board is a handmade board with a unique, wavy, checkerboard pattern created by gluing two strips of wood together, then cutting them and alternating the pieces in a wavy or "drunken" fashion. These boards are crafted from contrasting hardwoods like maple and cherry, walnut and ash, or sapele, making them functional works of art and conversation pieces. All handcrafted, durable, and finished with food-safe finishes.