Woodcraft of Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

Woodworking 101: Make a Charcuterie Board

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12 PM - 5 PM

Unleash your inner woodworker and create a stunning, custom charcuterie board in just five hours! Join us for this immersive, hands-on workshop where you'll learn the essential techniques for crafting a beautiful wooden serving piece. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some woodworking experience, our expert instructor will guide you through every step, from raw lumber to a finished, food-safe board. What You'll Do: Lumber Selection: Learn about different wood species ideal for charcuterie. Shaping & Cutting: Safely use saws to cut and shape your board to your desired design. Sanding & Smoothing: Master the art of progressive sanding for a flawlessly smooth finish. Finishing & Oiling: Apply a food-safe oil finish to bring out the wood's natural beauty and make it ready for serving. Walk away with: A one-of-a-kind, handcrafted wooden charcuterie board ready to impress your guests. The confidence and skills to tackle future small woodworking projects

Woodworking Fundamentals

Part 1: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

Part 2: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 12 PM - 4 PM

Want to try woodworking but not sure where to start? Start right here, where you'll "meet the shop"! We'll show you how to use many of the common hand and power tools in the modern woodworking shop as you put together and finish a project you'll be proud to display in your home. This course will explore the safety and use of, by hands-on practice, the table saw, jointer, planer, band saw, drum sander, drill press and much more. Additional topics, selection and preparation, types of joinery, gluing and basic finishing. Gain some knowledge and hands-on practice that will last a lifetime. If the class you are interested in is full or if that date does not work for you please do not hesitate to call our store and sign up for the “overflow” list. We will contact you when that class is scheduled again.

Mastering the Skew

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9 AM - 4 PM

In this hands-on workshop, we’ll concentrate on using the skew chisel while turning a two-part mallet. Participants will work with a 1 1/4” Spindle Roughing Gouge and a skew to shape both the mallet head and handle. This engaging project offers a great opportunity to build confidence and skill with the skew. While the mallet may appear simple, working with a skew can be challenging—especially for those unfamiliar with its nuances. However, completing the project often brings a rewarding sense of accomplishment, as many find they’ve overcome their initial hesitation and gained control over this once-intimidating tool. The mallet head features a straightforward, slightly convex design. The handle can be kept simple or enhanced with decorative elements like beads and coves for added complexity. For those seeking an extra challenge, try using the skew to carve a cove near the joint between the handle and mallet head—an excellent exercise in precision and technique.