Woodcraft of Las Vegas

Build an Heirloom Cutting Board

Part 1: Monday, August 31, 2026, 10 AM - 3 PM

Part 2: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10 AM - 3 PM

Create a beautiful, heirloom-quality hardwood cutting board while learning the essential woodworking techniques used in furniture and fine woodworking. Starting with rough lumber, you'll experience every step of the process, from milling and material preparation to shaping, sanding, and applying a food-safe finish. On the first day, students will learn how to safely mill rough lumber flat and square, prepare stock to final thickness, design an attractive board layout, and accurately cut and arrange strips for glue-up. You'll also learn proper glue application and clamping techniques to ensure a strong, durable panel. On the second day, you'll remove the panel from the clamps and transform it into a finished cutting board. Students will flatten and trim the board to its final dimensions, use a router to create decorative edges, juice grooves, and comfortable handles, then complete the project with progressive sanding and the application of a food-safe finish. By the end of class, you'll leave with a handcrafted hardwood cutting board and the knowledge and confidence to build future boards in a variety of sizes and designs.

Turn a Pepper Grinder

Thursday, September 3, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

Discover the joy of creating a beautiful centerpiece pepper grinder. Using a pepper grinder that you have crafted is immensely satisfying. This class will focus on techniques to quickly craft a pepper grinder with tips and tricks to produce a consistent beautiful piece of functional art. This class also recap the basics of lathe operation, and safety.

Turn a Wood Box

Saturday, September 5, 2026, 10 AM - 4 PM

Learn the techniques to successfully create beautiful lidded boxes. You will make the box, lid, and finial or insert to complete this wonderful gifting idea.