Woodcraft of Las Vegas

Make an Epoxy River Serving Board

Part 1: Monday, September 21, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM

Part 2: Monday, September 28, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM

Learn how to easily make an epoxy river charcuterie board by making a mold,mix and color epoxy, pour the epoxy, sand, and finish. Come join us for a two part class and learn how to easily make an epoxy river charcuterie board. On day one, you will learn how to custom make a mold, cut and prep a live edge slab, and mix and color the epoxy. Day two will be all about de-molding, cutting to final dimension, edge treatments, and final sanding and polishing Your finished board will measure approximately 20"x12"X1" and be a great gift idea for a loved one, or a perfect conversation piece at your next party.

Skills Series: Router Basics

Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11 AM - 3 PM

Unlock the versatility of one of the most useful tools in the woodworking shop! In Router Basics, you'll learn how to safely and confidently use a hand-held router while building a foundation for more advanced routing techniques. We'll cover router anatomy, bit selection and installation, cutting depth, speed selection, proper feed direction, and safe operating practices. You'll also get hands-on experience with common routing operations, including edge profiles, straight grooves and dados, and bearing-guided template routing. This class is designed for beginners and anyone looking to become more comfortable using a router. You'll practice on scrap material while learning how to make clean, controlled cuts, avoid tear-out and burning, and choose the right bit for the job. You'll learn: Router safety and proper setup Fixed-base and trim router basics How to select and install router bits Setting cutting depth and router speed Proper feed direction and router control Edge profiles, grooves, and dados Using guides, bearings, and templates Techniques for cleaner cuts and preventing tear-out Basic router care and maintenance No previous router experience is required. Bring your questions and be ready to make some chips!

Turn an Ornament

Thursday, September 24, 2026, 1 PM - 5 PM

Tis the Season! Ring in the holidays by crafting an elegant Christmas ornament. Learn the basics of woodturning while you turn a simple piece of wood into a thing of beauty. This class will cover the basics of lathe operation, turning tool types and selection, safety, tool maintenance, and turning techniques needed to create your one-of-a-kind ornaments. Class time should allow for the completion of two finished ornaments, and you’ll have three finial options to choose from. Ornaments make a great gift for co-workers, gift exchanges, or neighbors!