💕🖊️ Better Together: Hand-Turned Pens 🪵

Transform premium hardwoods into elegant writing instruments while enjoying bubbly drinks, chocolate-covered strawberries, and treats from our chocolate fountain! This intimate workshop combines the art of pen turning with a romantic evening.

Learn lathe operation as you craft four beautiful pens together (two each). Choose from exotic and domestic hardwoods, master turning techniques, and assemble professional-quality writing instruments. Each pen becomes a daily reminder of your creative evening together—perfect gifts for each other or cherished keepsakes.

All materials, refreshments, and expert guidance included. No experience necessary!

$175 per duo

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

🌊💙 Better Together: 2-Day River Epoxy Workshop 🪵

Create a stunning river epoxy masterpiece across two hands-on sessions. Perfect for singles or couples looking to craft something remarkable together or create the ultimate handmade gift.

Day 1: Select premium hardwoods, design your flowing river pattern, and pour mesmerizing epoxy in your choice of colors.

Day 2 (one week later): After proper curing, mill, shape, sand, and finish your creation into a functional work of art.

Leave with a show-stopping table or serving tray that captures nature's beauty. All materials, tools, and expert guidance included. No experience necessary.

$350 per duo or individual

Available sessions:

• Mondays: Feb 3 & 10, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

🌊💙 Better Together: 2-Day River Epoxy Workshop 🪵

Create a stunning river epoxy masterpiece across two hands-on sessions. Perfect for singles or couples looking to craft something remarkable together or create the ultimate handmade gift.

Day 1: Select premium hardwoods, design your flowing river pattern, and pour mesmerizing epoxy in your choice of colors.

Day 2 (one week later): After proper curing, mill, shape, sand, and finish your creation into a functional work of art.

Leave with a show-stopping table or serving tray that captures nature's beauty. All materials, tools, and expert guidance included. No experience necessary.

$350 per duo or individual

Available sessions:

• Mondays: Feb 2 & 9, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

💕 Heirloom Chocolate Box Workshop 🍫🥂

Celebrate love with a hands-on woodworking date night! Build a beautiful heirloom hardwood chocolate box together while sipping bubbly and enjoying chocolate-covered strawberries.

Choose from premium hardwoods and learn essential joinery techniques to create a timeless keepsake with a precision-fitted lid. Your finished box becomes a cherished piece for chocolates, jewelry, or love notes for years to come.

Perfect for couples or anyone wanting to craft a meaningful gift. All materials, refreshments, and expert guidance included. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and someone special!

$179 per person

Saturday, February 7, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

💕🥄 Better Together: Spoons & Spatulas 🪵

Craft beautiful, functional kitchen tools in this hands-on workshop perfect for couples, friends, or solo makers. Learn traditional hand tool techniques as you shape premium hardwoods into custom spoons and spatulas that reflect your personal style.

Each participant designs and creates their own piece—from sleek and modern to rustic and organic. We'll guide you through carving, shaping, sanding, and applying food-safe finishes to create tools you'll reach for every day.

Leave with handcrafted kitchen essentials and the satisfaction of making something truly meaningful together. All materials and expert guidance included.

$99 per person

Friday, February 6, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

🌊💙 Better Together: 2-Day River Epoxy Workshop 🪵

Create a stunning river epoxy masterpiece across two hands-on sessions. Perfect for singles or couples looking to craft something remarkable together or create the ultimate handmade gift.

Day 1: Select premium hardwoods, design your flowing river pattern, and pour mesmerizing epoxy in your choice of colors.

Day 2 (one week later): After proper curing, mill, shape, sand, and finish your creation into a functional work of art.

Leave with a show-stopping table or serving tray that captures nature's beauty. All materials, tools, and expert guidance included. No experience necessary.

$350 per duo or individual

Available sessions:

• Mondays: Feb 3 & 10, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Shop Safety Course for New Members: Your Gateway to Confident Making

Ready to unlock 24/7 access to Columbia's most comprehensive woodworking space? Our Shop Safety Course is your essential first step to becoming a confident, independent maker at Sawdust Studios.

What You'll Learn

This isn't your typical safety lecture. Over 2-3 hours, you'll get hands-on experience with every major tool in our shop. You'll start with rough-sawn lumber and transform it into a perfectly milled board – experiencing the complete process that forms the foundation of all woodworking.

You'll master our essential machines including the miter saw, bandsaw, resaw bandsaw, jointer, planer, table saws, and router table. Along the way, we'll cover critical shop rules, proper PPE usage, dust collection procedures, and the etiquette that keeps our community space running smoothly.

After You Pass

Complete the course and pass your safety quiz with 100%, and you'll receive:

• 24/7 shop access with your personal key fob

• Confidence to work independently on your projects

• Eligibility for specialty tool training (lathe, wide belt sander)

• 10% off your first workshop with code SAWDUST25

What's Included

All materials, tools, safety equipment, and your Safety & Usage Handbook are provided. You'll take home your milled lumber and the knowledge to start creating immediately.

Requirements

• Mandatory for all new members (regardless of experience)

• Must be 18 or older

• Closed-toe shoes required

• Complete liability waiver and membership agreement before class

• Achieve 100% on safety quiz to gain shop access

Your journey from visitor to maker starts here. Ready to discover what you're capable of creating?

Class Fee: $60
Duration: 2-3 hours
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Questions? Email us at shop@sawdust247.com

Build something remarkable.

🌊💙 Better Together: 2-Day River Epoxy Workshop 🪵

Create a stunning river epoxy masterpiece across two hands-on sessions. Perfect for singles or couples looking to craft something remarkable together or create the ultimate handmade gift.

Day 1: Select premium hardwoods, design your flowing river pattern, and pour mesmerizing epoxy in your choice of colors.

Day 2 (one week later): After proper curing, mill, shape, sand, and finish your creation into a functional work of art.

Leave with a show-stopping table or serving tray that captures nature's beauty. All materials, tools, and expert guidance included. No experience necessary.

$350 per duo or individual

Available sessions:

• Mondays: Feb 2 & 9, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

🪵 Accessorize Your Cutting Board Workshop

Bring new life to any wooden cutting board! Whether you made one with us this month or have a cherished board at home, this 2-hour workshop helps you customize, refresh, or upgrade it with professional tools and expert guidance.

Customization Options (All Included): Fresh sanding and refinishing, add feet, route a juice groove, custom engraving, add a handle, or other ideas - just ask!

What You'll Learn: Professional refinishing techniques, routing methods, engraving skills, and proper care for customized boards.

What to Bring: Your wooden cutting board (no plastic) and engraving ideas if desired.

What's Included: All services, tools, materials, expert instruction. Take home same day!

Thursday, January 30, 2026 • 5:30-7:30 PM • $49

Perfect your board before Cutting Board Month ends!

Let's build something remarkable. 🪵

🪵 End Grain Cutting Board Workshop (2-Night Event)

Learn the professional technique that creates the most durable, knife-friendly cutting boards available. This 2-night workshop teaches end grain construction - the gold standard used by serious home chefs and professionals.

What You'll Create: A stunning end grain cutting board featuring checkerboard or mosaic patterns. The end grain surface is self-healing, gentler on knife edges, and built to last generations.

What You'll Learn: End grain theory and construction, pattern planning, multi-stage glue-ups, cross-cutting techniques, flattening methods, and professional finishing.

Why Two Nights? Proper curing time between glue-ups ensures a rock-solid, warp-resistant board.

What's Included: All premium materials, expert instruction across both sessions, food-safe finish, care guide.

Sunday & Tuesday, January 26 & 27, 2026 • 5:30-7:30 PM (both nights) • $199

Must attend both nights. Create the cutting board that professionals choose.

Let's build something remarkable. 🪵

🪵 Kids Mini Camp: Cutting Board Edition

Give your young maker a hands-on woodworking experience! Kids ages 6-16 learn real skills in a safe, supportive environment while creating their own cutting board.

What They'll Create: A functional cutting board using real woodworking tools and techniques - something they made with their own hands.

What They'll Learn: Shop safety, wood selection, measuring and marking, sanding progression, supervised power tool use, food-safe finishing, and care techniques. Most importantly - confidence in their ability to create.

Two Options:

• Half-Day: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM • $125

• Full-Day: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM • $199 (includes extended project time, additional skills, and supervised lunch break - pack a lunch)

Perfect For: Kids ready to try something new, young makers who love hands-on projects, children interested in building and creating.

What's Included: All materials, tools, safety equipment, expert instruction, snacks and water.

Sibling Discount: Bringing more than one young maker? Add a sibling for just $75 (half-day) or $125 (full-day).

Sunday, January 19, 2026 • Ages 6-16

Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and safety.

Let's build something remarkable. 🪵

🪵 Better Together: Split & Share Cutting Boards Workshop

Create two complementary cutting boards that fit together perfectly - ideal for couples, friends, or meaningful gifts. This unique 2-hour workshop celebrates connection through making.

What You'll Create: Two matching boards designed to work as one large surface or independently. Choose coordinating woods, add personalized touches, and leave with both pieces.

What You'll Learn: Wood selection for complementary designs, precision cutting for perfect fit, glue-up techniques, finishing methods, and the art of creating connected pieces.

Perfect For: Couples' date night, friends who cook together, meaningful gift-giving, or anyone celebrating partnership.

What's Included: All materials for both boards (two people, two boards), expert instruction, food-safe finish, care guide.

Thursday, January 16, 2026 • 5:30-7:30 PM • $119 per duo

Space is limited. Create something that celebrates connection.

Let's build something remarkable. 🪵

Shop Safety Course for New Members: Your Gateway to Confident Making

Ready to unlock 24/7 access to Columbia's most comprehensive woodworking space? Our Shop Safety Course is your essential first step to becoming a confident, independent maker at Sawdust Studios.

What You'll Learn

This isn't your typical safety lecture. Over 2-3 hours, you'll get hands-on experience with every major tool in our shop. You'll start with rough-sawn lumber and transform it into a perfectly milled board – experiencing the complete process that forms the foundation of all woodworking.

You'll master our essential machines including the miter saw, bandsaw, resaw bandsaw, jointer, planer, table saws, and router table. Along the way, we'll cover critical shop rules, proper PPE usage, dust collection procedures, and the etiquette that keeps our community space running smoothly.

After You Pass

Complete the course and pass your safety quiz with 100%, and you'll receive:

• 24/7 shop access with your personal key fob

• Confidence to work independently on your projects

• Eligibility for specialty tool training (lathe, wide belt sander)

• 10% off your first workshop with code SAWDUST25

What's Included

All materials, tools, safety equipment, and your Safety & Usage Handbook are provided. You'll take home your milled lumber and the knowledge to start creating immediately.

Requirements

• Mandatory for all new members (regardless of experience)

• Must be 18 or older

• Closed-toe shoes required

• Complete liability waiver and membership agreement before class

• Achieve 100% on safety quiz to gain shop access

Your journey from visitor to maker starts here. Ready to discover what you're capable of creating?

Class Fee: $60
Duration: 2-3 hours
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Questions? Email us at shop@sawdust247.com

Build something remarkable.

🪵 XL Cutting Board with Juice Groove Workshop 🪵

Build the cutting board that does it all. This 2-hour workshop combines substantial size with professional functionality – creating an XL board complete with a routed juice groove that catches liquids while you carve, slice, and prep.

What You'll Make 🏠
Craft a substantial cutting board that provides plenty of workspace for serious meal preparation. This is the board that sits out on your counter because it's too beautiful to put away and too useful to be without.

What You'll Make 🏠
Craft an extra-large cutting board featuring a professionally routed juice groove around the perimeter. This is the board you pull out when carving the holiday roast, slicing a whole watermelon, or preparing a feast. It's substantial, gorgeous, and designed to handle your most ambitious cooking projects.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Large-format wood selection and design

• XL glue-up techniques and clamping

• Safe handling of substantial workpieces

• Advanced router techniques for creating grooves

• Precision depth control and smooth curves

• Sanding large surfaces and detailed grooves

• Edge treatment on bigger boards

• Food-safe finishing application

Why Add a Juice Groove? 🥩
A juice groove transforms a cutting board from good to professional-grade. Carve your Thanksgiving turkey without juices running onto the counter. Slice juicy tomatoes without the mess. Prep watermelon without the puddle. The groove contains liquids while you work, making cleanup easier and your cooking more enjoyable.

Perfect For:

• Serious home cooks and grill masters

• Anyone who regularly carves large cuts of meat

• People who love to entertain

• Gift-makers creating impressive, functional presents

• Anyone ready to build the ultimate cutting board

What's Included:

• All premium Missouri hardwood materials and tools

• Expert instruction on large-scale techniques

• Specialized router guidance for perfect grooves

• Food-safe mineral oil finish

• Complete care and maintenance guide

Continue Your Journey 🌿
This board represents serious woodworking accomplishment. Ready for the next challenge? Try our End Grain workshop for a completely different construction technique, or join us throughout 2026 for monthly themed workshops exploring new skills.

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: All levels welcome
Price: $149

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction on these advanced techniques. Reserve your spot to create the cutting board that will become your kitchen's centerpiece.

Let's build something remarkable. 🪵

🪵 Large Cutting Board Workshop

Create a serious workhorse in this hands-on 2-hour workshop. This large cutting board is built for people who cook with intention – whether you're prepping Sunday dinner for the family or hosting friends for a feast.

What You'll Make 🏠
Craft a substantial cutting board that provides plenty of workspace for serious meal preparation. This is the board that sits out on your counter because it's too beautiful to put away and too useful to be without.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Wood selection for larger-scale projects

• Large-format glue-up techniques

• Safe handling of substantial pieces

• Jointing and planing larger boards

• Progressive sanding on bigger surfaces

• Router techniques for clean edges

• Food-safe finishing application

• Proper care for larger cutting boards

Why Go Large? 🌟
A large cutting board transforms how you cook. No more shuffling ingredients around a cramped surface. No more choosing between cutting vegetables or slicing meat. This board gives you room to work, room to create, and room to fall in love with cooking all over again.

Perfect For:

• Home cooks who take their kitchen seriously

• Anyone who loves to entertain

• People tired of cramped cutting surfaces

• Gift-makers creating impressive, lasting presents

• Anyone ready to build something substantial

What's Included:

• All premium Missouri hardwood materials and tools

• Expert instruction and personalized guidance

• Food-safe mineral oil finish

• Complete care and maintenance guide

Continue Your Journey 🌿
Ready for even more? Try our XL Cutting Board with Juice Groove later today, or explore our End Grain workshop for a different construction technique. Or join us throughout 2026 for our monthly themed workshops.

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: All levels welcome
Price: $119

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your spot to create the cutting board you'll reach for every single day.

Let's build something remarkable. 🪵

🌀 Illusion Cutting Board Workshop ✨

Ready to create something that defies the eye? This stunning illusion cutting board workshop combines precision woodworking with visual artistry to create a functional masterpiece that appears to shift and bend right before your eyes.

Using carefully selected Missouri hardwood species, you'll learn advanced pattern-making techniques and precision assembly methods to achieve that jaw-dropping optical effect. This isn't your typical cutting board class – it requires focus, patience, and attention to detail, but the results are absolutely magical.

Perfect for experienced makers or ambitious beginners ready for a challenge, you'll walk away with a conversation-starting piece that doubles as functional art. Whether it's destined for your own kitchen or wrapped as an unforgettable gift, this illusion board will leave everyone wondering "how did they do that?" Come discover the intersection of craftsmanship and visual wizardry.

🌀 Illusion Cutting Board Workshop ✨

Ready to create something that defies the eye? This stunning illusion cutting board workshop combines precision woodworking with visual artistry to create a functional masterpiece that appears to shift and bend right before your eyes.

Using carefully selected Missouri hardwood species, you'll learn advanced pattern-making techniques and precision assembly methods to achieve that jaw-dropping optical effect. This isn't your typical cutting board class – it requires focus, patience, and attention to detail, but the results are absolutely magical.

Perfect for experienced makers or ambitious beginners ready for a challenge, you'll walk away with a conversation-starting piece that doubles as functional art. Whether it's destined for your own kitchen or wrapped as an unforgettable gift, this illusion board will leave everyone wondering "how did they do that?" Come discover the intersection of craftsmanship and visual wizardry.

Shop Safety Course for New Members: Your Gateway to Confident Making

Ready to unlock 24/7 access to Columbia's most comprehensive woodworking space? Our Shop Safety Course is your essential first step to becoming a confident, independent maker at Sawdust Studios.

What You'll Learn

This isn't your typical safety lecture. Over 2-3 hours, you'll get hands-on experience with every major tool in our shop. You'll start with rough-sawn lumber and transform it into a perfectly milled board – experiencing the complete process that forms the foundation of all woodworking.

You'll master our essential machines including the miter saw, bandsaw, resaw bandsaw, jointer, planer, table saws, and router table. Along the way, we'll cover critical shop rules, proper PPE usage, dust collection procedures, and the etiquette that keeps our community space running smoothly.

After You Pass

Complete the course and pass your safety quiz with 100%, and you'll receive:

• 24/7 shop access with your personal key fob

• Confidence to work independently on your projects

• Eligibility for specialty tool training (lathe, wide belt sander)

• 10% off your first workshop with code SAWDUST25

What's Included

All materials, tools, safety equipment, and your Safety & Usage Handbook are provided. You'll take home your milled lumber and the knowledge to start creating immediately.

Requirements

• Mandatory for all new members (regardless of experience)

• Must be 18 or older

• Closed-toe shoes required

• Complete liability waiver and membership agreement before class

• Achieve 100% on safety quiz to gain shop access

Your journey from visitor to maker starts here. Ready to discover what you're capable of creating?

Class Fee: $60
Duration: 2-3 hours
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Questions? Email us at shop@sawdust247.com

Build something remarkable.

🪵 Medium Cutting Board Workshop

Create the perfect all-purpose cutting board in this hands-on 2-hour workshop. This medium-sized board hits the sweet spot – substantial enough for serious meal prep, yet maneuverable enough for everyday use.

What You'll Make 🏠
Craft a gorgeous medium cutting board with more complex wood patterns and design possibilities than our small board. Perfect for the home chef who takes their cooking seriously.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Advanced wood grain matching and pattern design

• Multi-wood glue-up techniques

• Precision jointing and planing

• Professional sanding progression

• Router edge treatments

• Food-safe finishing with mineral oil

• Proper maintenance for longevity

Why This Workshop? ⏰
January is the ONLY month we're offering cutting board workshops for the next six months. This medium size is our most popular – it's what professional home cooks reach for daily.

Perfect For:

• Beginners ready for a substantial first project

• Home cooks wanting professional-quality tools

• Gift-makers creating impressive presents

• Anyone seeking the perfect balance of size and functionality

What's Included:

• All premium Missouri hardwood materials and tools

• Expert instruction and personalized guidance

• Food-safe mineral oil finish

• Complete care and maintenance guide

Continue Your Journey 🌟
Ready for more? Explore our Large, XL, or End Grain cutting board workshops this January. Or join us in March for Kitchen Utensil Month to build your handmade kitchen collection.

Date: Sunday, January 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Price: $99

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your spot to create something you'll use and cherish every single day.

Let's build something remarkable. 🪵

🪵 Small Cutting Board Workshop

Kick off your year by discovering what your hands can do. This beginner-friendly 2-hour workshop transforms premium Missouri hardwoods into a beautiful, functional cutting board you'll use for years to come.

What You'll Make 🏠
Create a stunning small cutting board perfect for everyday kitchen use. Choose from gorgeous hardwood species and design your own unique pattern.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Wood selection and grain orientation

• Proper glue-up techniques

• Progressive sanding methods

• Router techniques for smooth edges

• Food-safe finishing application

• Long-term care and maintenance

Why This Workshop? ⏰
January is the ONLY month we're offering cutting board workshops for the next six months. If you've been thinking about trying woodworking or want to create handmade kitchen essentials, this is your moment.

Perfect For:

• Complete beginners ready to try something new

• Anyone wanting to create functional art for their kitchen

• Gift-makers looking for meaningful presents

• People seeking a creative outlet beyond screens

What's Included:

• All premium materials and tools

• Expert instruction and hands-on guidance

• Food-safe mineral oil finish

• Care instructions for your board

Continue Your Journey 🌟
Love the small board? Join us later in January for Medium, Large, XL, or even End Grain cutting board workshops. Each builds on skills while creating increasingly impressive pieces.

Date: Sunday, January 5, 2026
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Price: $79

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. This is your chance to start 2026 by making something remarkable with your own two hands.

Let's build something remarkable. 🪵

🎁✒️ Gift Giving Workshop: 4 Pens + Engraving ✒️🎁

Ditch the generic gift basket and create something they'll use every single day. This three-hour morning workshop transforms you into a thoughtful gift-giving genius, crafting four elegant handcrafted pens that'll make ballpoint pens feel like a major downgrade.

What You'll Make 🎨

Four stunning handcrafted pens, each one a unique writing instrument turned from premium materials. Master the art of pen turning on the lathe, add custom engraving to personalize each piece, and walk out with four beautiful, functional gifts that combine craftsmanship with everyday utility. These aren't just pens—they're the kind of writing instruments people actually get excited about using.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Lathe operation and pen turning fundamentals

• Material selection and preparation

• Precision turning techniques

• Assembly and hardware installation

• Custom engraving methods

• Professional finishing for smooth writing

• Quality control for perfect function

Why This Workshop? 🌟

Think about it: how many times a day do we reach for a pen? Now imagine reaching for something beautiful that you made with your own hands—or better yet, something a friend made just for you. These handcrafted pens aren't disposable office supplies; they're daily reminders of thoughtfulness, artistry, and the satisfaction of using something truly special.

Whether you're crafting for the journal keeper who fills pages daily, the professional who signs important documents, the teacher who inspired you, the writer who loves beautiful tools, or the friend who appreciates the finer details, these pens deliver meaning with every signature. And with custom engraving options, each pen becomes a personal keepsake they'll treasure for years.

Perfect For:

• Holiday gift-givers seeking meaningful presents

• Anyone shopping for professionals and creatives

• Teachers, mentors, and advisors in your life

• Writers and journal enthusiasts

• People who appreciate handcrafted quality

• Beginner woodworkers wanting lathe experience

What's Included:

• All premium materials and pen hardware

• Expert instruction and hands-on guidance

• All tools and safety equipment

• Custom engraving for all four pens

• Professional finishing supplies

• Individual gift boxes for presentation

• Care instruction cards

• Light refreshments

The Details:

Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Price: $150

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your workbench today and create gifts that'll make every signature special!

Let's build something remarkable. 🎁

🔨 Intro to Woodworking Workshop

Rediscover what your hands can do. Step into the world of woodworking and transform rough lumber into something beautiful – your very own handcrafted wooden box.

What You'll Make 📦 Starting with raw Missouri hardwood, you'll mill, measure, cut, and assemble a classic wooden box with a fitted lid. This isn't just about following instructions – you'll understand the why behind every technique, building confidence with each cut.

What You'll Learn 🛠️

• Safe operation of essential woodworking tools

• Fundamental measuring and marking techniques

• Proper cutting and milling methods

• Basic joinery and assembly skills

• Finishing techniques for lasting beauty

Perfect For: First-time woodworkers, curious makers, anyone ready to discover they're more capable than they think. No experience necessary – just bring your willingness to learn and create.

What's Included: All premium materials, professional tools, safety equipment, expert instruction, and light refreshments.

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (3 hours)
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Price: $95/person

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your workbench today!

Skip the box store ornaments and create something that'll become a family tradition. This three-hour morning workshop introduces you to the mesmerizing world of lathe turning while you craft eight elegant wooden icicle ornaments that'll make your tree (or someone else's) truly special.

What You'll Make 🎨

Eight stunning wooden icicle ornaments, each one a delicate piece turned from premium hardwoods. Watch in amazement as raw wood spins on the lathe and transforms into elegant holiday treasures right before your eyes. There's something almost magical about turning—seeing a square piece of wood become a graceful, symmetrical ornament in minutes. It's addictive, meditative, and absolutely captivating.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Lathe operation and turning fundamentals

• Spindle turning techniques

• Creating delicate, elegant shapes

• Tool control and precision work

• Sanding techniques for smooth finishes

• Finishing methods for holiday ornaments

• Why people become obsessed with turning (spoiler: you'll find out!)

Why This Workshop? 🌟

Ornaments tell stories. Years from now, when you pull these handcrafted icicles from the box, you'll remember the morning you discovered the magic of the lathe. And if you're gifting them? Each person receives a piece of art you made with your own hands—not a mass-produced decoration, but a genuine keepsake that'll hang on their tree year after year, becoming part of their family's holiday story.

These aren't just ornaments; they're heirloom pieces in the making. The kind that get carefully wrapped each January, that spark conversations each December, that eventually get passed down with the story: "Your grandmother/friend/aunt made these back in 2025."

Perfect For:

• Holiday crafters seeking unique decorations

• Gift-givers wanting meaningful presents

• Anyone curious about lathe work

• People who love handmade holiday traditions

• Beginner woodworkers wanting turning experience

• Anyone who wants 8 gifts checked off their list in one morning

What's Included:

• All premium hardwood materials

• Expert instruction and hands-on guidance

• All tools and safety equipment

• Professional finishing supplies

• Individual packaging suggestions

• Care instructions

• Light refreshments

The Details:

Date: Monday, November 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Price: $150

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your workbench today and discover why turning captivates makers everywhere!

Let's build something remarkable. 🎁

🎁🥂 Gift Giving Workshop: 3 Sets of Coasters + Engraving 🥂🎁

Skip the mall madness and create gifts that'll actually stay on the coffee table (not stuck in a drawer). This three-hour workshop turns you into a thoughtful gift-giving hero, crafting three complete coaster sets that look like they came from a high-end boutique—because you get to say "I made them."

What You'll Make 🎨

Three stunning coaster sets, each featuring 4-6 handcrafted coasters with matching custom holders. Here's the clever part: you'll craft one coaster from each set into a perfectly fitted holder for the rest. Choose from beautiful Missouri hardwoods, add custom engraving to personalize each set, and walk out with three coordinated, gift-ready pieces that'll make store-bought coasters look pretty basic.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Wood selection and grain matching

• Precision cutting techniques for uniform pieces

• Creative holder design and construction

• Custom engraving methods

• Professional sanding and edge work

• Durable finish application for everyday use

Why This Workshop? 🌟

Let's face it—coasters are one of those gifts everyone needs but nobody gets excited about. Until now. These aren't just functional pieces; they're handcrafted conversation starters that protect furniture while looking incredible. Imagine your friend's face when they realize you didn't just buy a gift—you actually made something beautiful with your own hands.

Whether you're crafting for the wine enthusiast, the coffee addict, the cocktail connoisseur, or the design-conscious friend who appreciates the finer things, these sets deliver. And with custom engraving options, each set becomes uniquely theirs. Plus, you'll probably want to keep one set for yourself (we won't judge).

Perfect For:

• Holiday gift-givers ready to impress

• Housewarming gift creators

• Anyone tired of generic presents

• People who appreciate functional art

• Beginner woodworkers looking for practical skills

What's Included:

• All premium Missouri hardwood materials

• Expert instruction and hands-on guidance

• All tools and safety equipment

• Custom engraving for all three sets

• Protective finishing materials

• Gift-giving tips and care instruction cards

• Light refreshments

The Details:

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Price: $150

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your workbench today and become the gift-giving legend you were meant to be!

Let's build something remarkable. 🎁

🎁🧀 Gift Giving Workshop: 3 Charcuterie Boards + Engraving 🍇🎁

Forget the crowded stores and impersonal gift cards. This three-hour morning workshop transforms you into a gift-giving legend, crafting three gorgeous charcuterie boards that'll have everyone asking "where did you get this?" (and you get to casually mention you made it).

What You'll Make 🎨

Three stunning charcuterie boards crafted from premium Missouri hardwoods, each one a unique piece ready to become the centerpiece of countless gatherings. Choose from beautiful wood species, add custom engraving to make each board personal, and walk out with three heirloom-quality pieces that'll make every cheese plate look like it belongs in a magazine.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Wood selection and grain appreciation

• Shaping and edge-work techniques

• Professional sanding methods

• Custom engraving applications

• Food-safe finishing for serving surfaces

• Design principles for functional serving pieces

Why This Workshop? 🌟

Charcuterie boards aren't just trendy—they're the gift that keeps on giving. Every time your friend hosts a dinner party, game night, or wine tasting, they'll pull out the beautiful board you made and remember you're basically the most thoughtful person they know. These aren't just serving pieces; they're conversation starters, Instagram-worthy backdrops, and proof that you actually put thought into gift-giving.

Whether you're crafting for the entertainer who lives for hosting, the foodie who appreciates beautiful presentation, the newlyweds setting up their home, or the friend who "has everything" (but not something handmade by you), these boards deliver. And with custom engraving options, each piece becomes uniquely meaningful.

Perfect For:

• Holiday gift-givers ready to impress

• Anyone shopping for hosts and entertainers

• Food and wine lovers

• People who appreciate handcrafted quality

• Beginner woodworkers wanting practical skills

What's Included:

• All premium Missouri hardwood materials

• Expert instruction and hands-on guidance

• All tools and safety equipment

• Custom engraving for all three boards

• Food-safe finishing materials

• Care instruction cards and serving suggestions

• Light refreshments

The Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Price: $180

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your workbench today and create gifts that'll be the star of every spread!

Let's build something remarkable. 🎁

🎁✨ Gift Giving Workshop: 3 Cutting Boards + Engraving ✨🎁

Skip the gift card panic and create something they'll actually cherish. This three-hour workshop transforms you into a thoughtful gift-giving genius, crafting three beautiful medium-sized cutting boards that'll have everyone asking where you bought them (and you get to say "I made it").

What You'll Make 🎨

Three stunning medium-sized cutting boards (approximately 10"x14"), each one a unique piece ready to become someone's new kitchen favorite. Choose from beautiful Missouri hardwoods, add custom engraving to make each gift personal, and walk out with three heirloom-quality pieces that'll make store-bought gifts look pretty sad in comparison.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Wood selection and species characteristics

• Proper cutting and shaping techniques

• Sanding and finishing for food-safe surfaces

• Custom engraving methods

• Professional-level edge work

• Food-safe finish application

Why This Workshop? 🌟

Let's be honest—holiday shopping can feel like a chore. But imagine the look on your friend's face when they unwrap something you actually made with your own hands. These aren't just cutting boards; they're conversation starters, family heirlooms in the making, and proof that you put real thought into their gift. Plus, you'll learn skills that'll keep paying off long after the holidays.

Whether you're crafting for the home chef, the charcuterie enthusiast, or the friend who has everything (but not something handmade by you), these boards deliver. And with custom engraving options, each piece becomes uniquely theirs.

Perfect For:

• Holiday gift-givers ready to level up

• Anyone tired of generic presents

• Home cooks and food lovers

• People who appreciate handcrafted quality

• Anyone wanting to learn practical woodworking skills

What's Included:

• All premium Missouri hardwood materials

• Expert instruction and hands-on guidance

• All tools and safety equipment

• Custom engraving for all three boards

• Food-safe finishing materials

• Gift-giving tips and care instruction cards

• Light refreshments

The Details:

Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
Skill level: Beginner friendly
Price: $250

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your workbench today and become the gift-giving legend you were meant to be!

Let's build something remarkable. 🎁

🌀 Illusion Cutting Board Workshop ✨

Ready to create something that defies the eye? This stunning illusion cutting board workshop combines precision woodworking with visual artistry to create a functional masterpiece that appears to shift and bend right before your eyes.

Using carefully selected Missouri hardwood species, you'll learn advanced pattern-making techniques and precision assembly methods to achieve that jaw-dropping optical effect. This isn't your typical cutting board class – it requires focus, patience, and attention to detail, but the results are absolutely magical.

Perfect for experienced makers or ambitious beginners ready for a challenge, you'll walk away with a conversation-starting piece that doubles as functional art. Whether it's destined for your own kitchen or wrapped as an unforgettable gift, this illusion board will leave everyone wondering "how did they do that?" Come discover the intersection of craftsmanship and visual wizardry.

🦃 The Hostess with the Mostest 🪚

Ready to create the ultimate holiday centerpiece? This intensive two-day workshop guides you through crafting a professional-grade 20"x14" end grain cutting board complete with juice groove – something we rarely teach because of the complex process involved.

Choose from various Missouri hardwood species to create your perfect combination, then customize your handle style for a truly unique piece. This isn't your typical cutting board – it's a beast designed to handle your biggest turkeys, largest roasts, and most ambitious holiday spreads.

Walk in as a complete beginner and leave with a stunning piece that would cost $400+ in stores. Whether it's destined for your Thanksgiving table or wrapped as the ultimate Christmas gift, this board will become a treasured family heirloom. Perfect timing for MU's fall break – come discover what you're capable of creating with your own hands.