Meet Your Instructor

Kate Swann Director/Instructor Renowned for her exquisite textural and surface embellishment work, Kate Swann is a master craftswoman of fine wood furniture and sculptural works. Her unique artwork has received much praise and many of her designs are recognized as signature works: published, collected and widely known. Read More

Funday Make an Artisanal Cutting Board

Level: Open to All

Starting with a block of wood, you will mill up and then glue together multiple strips to make up your artisanal cutting board.

While the glue is drying, we’ll break for lunch and there are some lovely restaurants locally so you can make a day of it!

After its dried, you’ll cut your wood to final length using a chop saw and plane it down to final thickness using a planer – don’t worry we’ll show you how – it’s easy!

You’ll sand it to perfection and apply an organic soy oil/beeswax finish and you’ll be set to go!

If you are feeling bold and creative you can do little burning design on your board using a pyrography pen.

While making your cutting board, you will learn some woodworking skills – how to use a jointer, a planer, and a chop saw, sanding, and finishing.

Lots of fun, super easy, wonderful results.

You do not need any experience for this class.  We will keep you safe, you’ll have a great time.