Intro to Woodworking: Charcuterie Boards
This class is a beginner’s introduction to basic woodworking skills using power tools found in a standard workshop. The day will culminate in a completed charcuterie board that each participant can take home and enjoy for years to come. Everyone will be required to bring their own safety glasses and hearing protection.
We’ll start the morning with a group introduction, sharing what sparked our interest in the class and what we’re hoping to carry forward from the experience. We will have a general discussion on wood characteristics, including “wood movement” design considerations and basic wood construction joints. A hands-on demonstration will be conducted on how to transform rough sawn lumber into a dimensional piece of wood (S4S – surfaced four sides) that will be ready for general wood working and furniture projects. The jointer, planer, and the table saw will be used for this process. These dimensional pieces of lumber will be used for a panel glue-up demonstration which is the basic element in a charcuterie board.
After lunch we tackle the construction of our own charcuterie boards. The wood species in these boards will be a combination of cherry, curly maple, and walnut. We will transform a pre-glued “wood blank” into a completed charcuterie board using the following tools: table saw, power miter saw, band saw, oscillating spindle sander, drill press, router table, random orbital sander, and laser etching machine.
Meet Your Instructor:
Brian Pugh
Brian retired to Traverse City from Grand Blanc, MI, with his wife, Cathy, in 2016 after a 34-year career at General Motors working as a mechanical engineer. Soon after college graduation, woodworking and collecting tools have become an ongoing passion. Since retirement, 3D CAD designing, 3D printing, CNC machining, and metal welding have been added to the list of hobbies.
Class Details:
Location: Brian’s Personal Woodworking Shop in Grawn, MI
Date/Time: May 23rd @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- No prior experience required.
- Ages 18+
Booking Information:
What happens after I book the class? After you book, we will send you a confirmation email that you are IN! A week out from the class, we will send you an email with more details about our meeting locations and some housekeeping items.
Where can I stay if I’m coming from out of town? If you’re traveling for a class, we highly recommend a stay at Cedar North, a cozy farm-stay just steps from the Green Door Schoolhouse. Nestled on a permaculture farm in Leelanau County, Cedar North offers peaceful garden views, the charm of a working goat farm, and room to roam and reflect. NOTE: Indicate you are a Green Door student at checkout for a discounted rate.
Policies:
Go for it! If you dabble in woodworking, dream of creating your own home wood shop, or simply love gaining practical skills, this is the class for you!