Woodcraft of Northern Virginia

River Cast Style Charcuterie Board - CLS1004

Part 1: Thursday, October 2, 6 PM - 9 PM

Part 2: Thursday, October 9, 6 PM - 9 PM

Create a beautiful 9"X16" Charcuterie board (cheese board) using a river casting technique with wood and resin. You will learn to minimize and eliminate air bubbles, build a mold, and mix color and resin. When cured, release the mold, sand and apply a finish that will make this a one of a kind Charcuterie board. Student will need to purchase a 4"X36" board of their choice. All other supplies are included.

Introduction To The Lathe - CLS238

Sunday, October 5, 10 AM - 5 PM

Tired of making things square and flat? Don't have room for all the equipment? Quench your woodworking desires through artistic turning. This class introduces you to the lathe, turning tools, sharpening and turning techniques. This class incorporates basic techniques to produce a candle stick.

Woodworking Fundamentals II - CLS612

Part 1: Saturday, October 11, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Part 2: Sunday, October 12, 9:30 AM - 5 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Hundreds of people start here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use most of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop. You will learn about taking rough wood into a finished piece using the planer, jointer, miter saw, router and tablesaw. The class project will be a Shaker-style table design and is a perfect blend of traditional joints and delicate lines. Learn mortise and tenon joinery, cutting tapered legs, and basic hand tool use of chisels and planes. Learn the fundamentals of woodworking and take home a hand crafted piece of furniture.