🏕️ Adult Camp: Bougie Ass Kitchen Upgrades September 29-October 1, 2025 | 6:00-9:00 PM | $450

You asked for it, Columbia! Next-level projects for the sophisticated maker. Over three luxurious nights, you'll create a spectacular master glue-up, then transform it into a perfectly matched kitchen collection: an intricate end grain cutting board, a custom pizza peel, and a fully functional tortilla press. Every piece tells the same beautiful wood story.

Each night features dinner from Columbia's finest: Cruz's favorite tacos, authentic Pasta La Fata, and fresh pizza. Cruz himself will bestow legendary camp names and awards that'll have you laughing for years. Professional documentation captures every sawdust-covered moment.

What's Included: All premium materials, tools, expert instruction, three dinners, beverages (beer, soda, water), camp awards, and professional photos. BYOB welcome!

Schedule: Day 1 (Create your master glue-up), Days 2 & 3 (Transform your lumber into a matching kitchen collection). All skill levels welcome—we'll elevate your technique.

Limited to 12 campers. Weather contingency for outdoor games. Dietary restrictions accommodated. Minimum 5 campers required. If we don't make our numbers, you can choose: full credit toward any workshop/camp experience, or a full refund. We'd love to keep you in the Sawdust family!

Where sophistication meets sawdust.

Need to bring the ball and chain to make it happen? Contact us to see if we have room for that.

🏠 Fall Mini Camp - Small Pet & Doll House Builder 🐕🐱

Transform your child's love for their small furry friends (or favorite dolls) into a hands-on woodworking adventure! Young makers ages 6-16 will design and build custom miniature houses using professional tools including scroll saws for cutting peek-through windows.

Perfect Size For:

• Cats and small dogs (think Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, etc.)

• Rabbits, guinea pigs, and similar small pets

• Dolls and stuffed animals

• Indoor or outdoor use

What They'll Create:

• Custom-sized house (approximately 12" x 16" footprint)

• Scroll saw cut window openings with decorative shapes

• Personalized design elements and finishing touches

• Sturdy construction built to last for years of play

What's Included:

• All premium materials and professional tool use

• Expert guidance from experienced woodworkers

• Step-by-step instruction tailored to each age group

• Take-home project ready for immediate use

Session Options:

• Morning Session (9am-12pm): $125/camper - Complete house construction with basic finishing

• Full Day Session (9am-3pm): $200/camper - Enhanced construction with advanced detailing and multiple finishing options

Family Discount: 20% off for siblings!

What to Bring: Water bottle and snack (required). Full-day participants also need lunch.

Ages 6-16 welcome. No woodworking experience necessary—just curiosity and creativity!

Create something beautiful together in this uniquely collaborative workshop at Sawdust Studios. In Split & Share, you and your partner will design and craft one stunning cutting board, then transform it into two perfectly matched companions—each carrying part of your shared creative journey.

This workshop is perfect for all kinds of duos: friends looking for a fun night out, parents and teens bonding over a new skill, couples celebrating a special occasion, or siblings reconnecting through creativity. No woodworking experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and someone special.

You'll start by selecting premium hardwoods in complementary colors and grains, then work together to design a pattern that will look spectacular when split into two. Our expert instructors will guide you through each step of the process: measuring, cutting, planing, gluing, and finishing. You'll learn proper tool techniques while discovering the satisfaction of transforming raw lumber into something meaningful with your own hands.

The magic happens when your collaborative creation is cut in half, revealing two matching boards that share the same story but carry their own unique character. You'll then personalize each piece with hand-sanding and a food-safe finish that brings out the natural beauty of the wood. Leave with two professional-quality cutting boards ready for countless meals and memories.

This workshop embodies what we believe at Sawdust Studios—that everyone has the inherent capability to create beautiful things, that making is more meaningful when shared, and that the objects we craft by hand carry stories that mass-produced items never will.

Beyond the beautiful boards you'll take home, you'll gain confidence in your creative abilities, learn skills that transfer to future projects, and share an experience that's both challenging and deeply satisfying. Many of our Split & Share participants tell us they display their companion boards proudly and love telling the story of making them together.

All materials, tools, and guidance are provided in our professional workshop. Just bring comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dusty, closed-toe shoes, and your creative spirit. Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction, so reserve your spots today!

Build Something Remarkable.

🪑 2-Day Adirondack Chair Workshop

Create the quintessential summer chair in this comprehensive two-evening workshop that transforms premium lumber into an heirloom-quality Adirondack chair. This intermediate-level experience guides you through advanced woodworking techniques including curved cuts, complex joinery, and ergonomic design principles.

What You'll Master:

• Template-based curved cutting techniques

• Advanced pocket screw joinery

• Ergonomic seat and back angle construction

• Professional sanding progression

• Assembly strategies for complex furniture

Your Project: Craft a full-sized Adirondack chair using select hardwoods, featuring the classic slanted back, wide armrests, and comfortable seat angle that makes this chair an outdoor favorite. Each chair is built to last generations with proper finishing.

Workshop Format:

• Day 1: Material preparation, curved cuts, initial assembly

• Day 2: Advanced joinery, final assembly, finishing prep

• Take home nearly complete - final sanding and finishing done at home

Perfect for makers ready to tackle furniture-level projects. All materials, tools, and expert guidance included.

Date: September 15-16, 2025 | Time: 6:00-8:30 PM | Investment: $325 Skill Level: Intermediate Limited Spaces Available

🪑 2-Day Adirondack Chair Workshop

Create the quintessential summer chair in this comprehensive two-evening workshop that transforms premium lumber into an heirloom-quality Adirondack chair. This intermediate-level experience guides you through advanced woodworking techniques including curved cuts, complex joinery, and ergonomic design principles.

What You'll Master:

• Template-based curved cutting techniques

• Advanced pocket screw joinery

• Ergonomic seat and back angle construction

• Professional sanding progression

• Assembly strategies for complex furniture

Your Project: Craft a full-sized Adirondack chair using select hardwoods, featuring the classic slanted back, wide armrests, and comfortable seat angle that makes this chair an outdoor favorite. Each chair is built to last generations with proper finishing.

Workshop Format:

• Day 1: Material preparation, curved cuts, initial assembly

• Day 2: Advanced joinery, final assembly, finishing prep

• Take home nearly complete - final sanding and finishing done at home

Perfect for makers ready to tackle furniture-level projects. All materials, tools, and expert guidance included.

Date: September 15-16, 2025 | Time: 6:00-8:30 PM | Investment: $325 Skill Level: Intermediate Limited Spaces Available

🔨 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!

🥄 Remember Who You Are Beyond Your Job Title

Tired of feeling numb from screens and routine? Step into the hypnotic rhythm of the lathe, where time disappears and something ancient awakens in your hands. This isn't just about making measuring spoons—it's about rediscovering what you're really made of.

What Really Happens:

You'll feel scared at first, then hyperfocused as the world shrinks to just you and the wood. Watch this ancient material bend to your will as rough lumber becomes something you'll be shocked you created. The bone-deep satisfaction isn't intellectual pride—it's your body remembering what it was made to do.

What You'll Take Home: Four precision measuring spoons that will outlast everything mass-produced in your kitchen. But more importantly, you'll leave feeling whole—like pieces of yourself clicked back together.

Perfect For: Anyone asking "what am I doing with my life?" People craving something real and tangible. Those ready to conquer something that scares them.

Monday, August 25, 6-8PM | $120

Find out what you're really made of. Your hands remember more than you think.

Little Free Library/Pantry Box Workshop

Discover the power of creating community connections through woodworking. In this 2.5-hour workshop, you'll craft a beautiful Little Free Library or Community Pantry Box that transforms neighborhoods into caring communities, one shared resource at a time.

What You'll Make 📚
Build a weather-resistant, thoughtfully designed box perfect for book sharing or community food pantries. You'll master essential joinery techniques, precision measuring, and durable finishing methods while creating something that brings neighbors together for years to come.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Essential measuring and cutting techniques

• Proper assembly and joinery methods

• Weather-resistant finishing for outdoor use

• Hardware installation and mounting strategies

• Design considerations for accessibility and security

Why Community Boxes? 🏠
These simple structures become gathering points where neighbors connect, children discover new stories, and families find support during challenging times. Your handcrafted box becomes a beacon of generosity and community spirit.

Perfect For:

• Beginning to intermediate woodworkers

• Community advocates and neighborhood organizers

• Anyone wanting to make a lasting local impact

• Parents looking to model generosity for children

What's Included:

• All premium materials and hardware

• Professional tools and expert instruction

• Mounting hardware and installation guide

• Light refreshments

Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 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 start building community connections!

Join us for an immersive two-day workshop where you'll craft your own stunning river table, blending the natural beauty of wood with the flowing elegance of epoxy resin. This hands-on experience combines traditional woodworking with modern design, culminating in a unique piece of functional art that you'll be proud to display in your home.

On Day 1, you'll dive into the fundamentals of epoxy river table creation. Our expert instructors will guide you through selecting and preparing your wood slabs, teaching you how to identify the perfect areas to create your "river." You'll learn professional techniques for building and sealing your mold, ensuring a perfect pour every time. We'll cover the science behind epoxy mixing, including how to calculate quantities, achieve the perfect color, and create stunning effects in your river design. The session culminates in the exciting moment of pouring your custom-tinted epoxy.

Day 2 reveals the magic as we carefully demold your creation. You'll learn professional techniques for flattening and finishing your piece, transforming it from rough to remarkable. Our instructors will guide you through the planing and sanding process, teaching you how to achieve that glass-like finish that makes river tables so captivating. The workshop concludes with the installation of modern hairpin legs, transforming your artistic creation into a functional piece of furniture.

Throughout both sessions, you'll gain insider tips and tricks from our experienced craftspeople, learning how to avoid common pitfalls and achieve professional-quality results. We keep our class sizes small to ensure you receive personalized attention and guidance at every step. All materials are provided, including carefully selected wood slabs, premium epoxy resin, and stylish hairpin legs.

You'll leave this workshop not only with a beautiful piece of furniture but also with the knowledge and confidence to tackle future epoxy projects on your own. No prior woodworking experience is necessary – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Build something Remarkable with us!

Create beautiful hardwood serving boards that fit together perfectly—just like you and your companion. In this 2-hour workshop, you'll collaborate on the essential first cut that ensures your boards nest seamlessly, then express your individual style as you complete your unique piece.

You'll learn bandsaw techniques, wood selection principles, and food-safe finishing methods while crafting functional art that tells your shared story. No woodworking experience needed!

Perfect for date nights, parent-child activities, or friends looking to create something meaningful together. Everyone leaves with a smile and a handcrafted keepsake that's both beautiful and useful.

Price includes two participants, all premium materials, and expert guidance.

Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd

Price: $150 (covers two participants)

Space is limited. Let's build something remarkable together!

Join us for an immersive two-day workshop where you'll craft your own stunning river table, blending the natural beauty of wood with the flowing elegance of epoxy resin. This hands-on experience combines traditional woodworking with modern design, culminating in a unique piece of functional art that you'll be proud to display in your home.

On Day 1, you'll dive into the fundamentals of epoxy river table creation. Our expert instructors will guide you through selecting and preparing your wood slabs, teaching you how to identify the perfect areas to create your "river." You'll learn professional techniques for building and sealing your mold, ensuring a perfect pour every time. We'll cover the science behind epoxy mixing, including how to calculate quantities, achieve the perfect color, and create stunning effects in your river design. The session culminates in the exciting moment of pouring your custom-tinted epoxy.

Day 2 reveals the magic as we carefully demold your creation. You'll learn professional techniques for flattening and finishing your piece, transforming it from rough to remarkable. Our instructors will guide you through the planing and sanding process, teaching you how to achieve that glass-like finish that makes river tables so captivating. The workshop concludes with the installation of modern hairpin legs, transforming your artistic creation into a functional piece of furniture.

Throughout both sessions, you'll gain insider tips and tricks from our experienced craftspeople, learning how to avoid common pitfalls and achieve professional-quality results. We keep our class sizes small to ensure you receive personalized attention and guidance at every step. All materials are provided, including carefully selected wood slabs, premium epoxy resin, and stylish hairpin legs.

You'll leave this workshop not only with a beautiful piece of furniture but also with the knowledge and confidence to tackle future epoxy projects on your own. No prior woodworking experience is necessary – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Build something Remarkable with us!

Join us for the final installment of our Wild Home Series, where you'll craft a sophisticated sanctuary for these vital nocturnal allies. This 2-hour workshop combines precise woodworking with essential conservation, creating a home that supports local bat populations while enhancing your garden's natural pest control.

What You'll Make 🏠

Transform select hardwoods into a multi-chamber bat house designed to host dozens of bats. You'll craft a precisely engineered structure featuring specialized roosting chambers, carefully calibrated ventilation, and specific temperature control features. Each detail is thoughtfully designed to create the perfect environment for maternal bat colonies.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Multi-chamber construction techniques

• Temperature regulation principles

• Proper ventilation methods

• Essential surface treatment techniques

• Bat biology and habitat requirements

Why Bats? 🌙 Bats are essential yet often misunderstood allies in our ecosystem. A single bat can consume over 1,000 insects nightly, providing natural pest control for gardens and farms. As development reduces natural roosting sites, your handcrafted house becomes vital conservation infrastructure, supporting local bat populations while helping control mosquitoes and agricultural pests naturally.

Perfect For:

• Beginning to intermediate woodworkers

• Garden and nature enthusiasts

• Conservation advocates

• Anyone interested in natural pest control

What's Included:

• All premium materials and tools

• Expert instruction and guidance

• Comprehensive habitat guide

• Mounting instructions and hardware

• Light refreshments

Continue Your Journey 🌿 This workshop concludes our Wild Home Series, completing your collection of wildlife habitats. Join us for individual workshops or save 20% when you sign up for the full series. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and readiness to make something meaningful.

Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd Skill level: Beginner friendly Price: $135 (or save 20% when you sign up for the full Wild Home Series)

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

Let's build something remarkable. 🦇

🪵 Companion Spoons: Carve Together, Create Forever 🥄

In a world dominated by screens and digital connections, there's something profoundly human about creating with your hands alongside someone you care about. Our Companion Spoons workshop offers exactly that—a chance to disconnect and reconnect with what matters most.

For two immersive hours, you and your companion will transform premium hardwood into beautiful, functional wooden spoons under expert guidance. No woodworking experience? Perfect! This class is specifically designed for beginners who want to try something new together, making it our most fun and creative offering.

As you carve, shape, and smooth your spoons, you'll discover the joy of creating something tangible that you can use for years to come. Make as many spoons as you can within the session—some pairs complete one perfect spoon together, while others create multiple simpler designs.

We provide all professional-grade tools and premium Missouri hardwood, along with personalized instruction in a supportive, no-pressure environment where mistakes become learning opportunities.

Perfect for couples, friends, parents and children, or anyone curious about woodworking but intimidated to try alone. At $99 per pair, you'll leave with handcrafted utensils, new skills, and shared memories that last far longer than any digital experience.

Join us Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Pro tools. Expert guidance. No gatekeeping. Just the magic of making, together.

🪑 2-Day Adirondack Chair Workshop

Create the quintessential summer chair in this comprehensive two-evening workshop that transforms premium lumber into an heirloom-quality Adirondack chair. This intermediate-level experience guides you through advanced woodworking techniques including curved cuts, complex joinery, and ergonomic design principles.

What You'll Master:

• Template-based curved cutting techniques

• Advanced pocket screw joinery

• Ergonomic seat and back angle construction

• Professional sanding progression

• Assembly strategies for complex furniture

Your Project: Craft a full-sized Adirondack chair using select hardwoods, featuring the classic slanted back, wide armrests, and comfortable seat angle that makes this chair an outdoor favorite. Each chair is built to last generations with proper finishing.

Workshop Format:

• Day 1: Material preparation, curved cuts, initial assembly

• Day 2: Advanced joinery, final assembly, finishing prep

• Take home nearly complete - final sanding and finishing done at home

Perfect for makers ready to tackle furniture-level projects. All materials, tools, and expert guidance included.

Date: July 14-15, 2025 | Time: 6:00-8:30 PM | Investment: $250 Skill Level: Intermediate | Limited Spaces Available

🪑 2-Day Adirondack Chair Workshop

Create the quintessential summer chair in this comprehensive two-evening workshop that transforms premium lumber into an heirloom-quality Adirondack chair. This intermediate-level experience guides you through advanced woodworking techniques including curved cuts, complex joinery, and ergonomic design principles.

What You'll Master:

• Template-based curved cutting techniques

• Advanced pocket screw joinery

• Ergonomic seat and back angle construction

• Professional sanding progression

• Assembly strategies for complex furniture

Your Project: Craft a full-sized Adirondack chair using select hardwoods, featuring the classic slanted back, wide armrests, and comfortable seat angle that makes this chair an outdoor favorite. Each chair is built to last generations with proper finishing.

Workshop Format:

• Day 1: Material preparation, curved cuts, initial assembly

• Day 2: Advanced joinery, final assembly, finishing prep

• Take home nearly complete - final sanding and finishing done at home

Perfect for makers ready to tackle furniture-level projects. All materials, tools, and expert guidance included.

Date: July 14-15, 2025 | Time: 6:00-8:30 PM | Investment: $250 Skill Level: Intermediate | Limited Spaces Available

Create something beautiful together in this uniquely collaborative workshop at Sawdust Studios. In Split & Share, you and your partner will design and craft one stunning cutting board, then transform it into two perfectly matched companions—each carrying part of your shared creative journey.

This workshop is perfect for all kinds of duos: friends looking for a fun night out, parents and teens bonding over a new skill, couples celebrating a special occasion, or siblings reconnecting through creativity. No woodworking experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and someone special.

You'll start by selecting premium hardwoods in complementary colors and grains, then work together to design a pattern that will look spectacular when split into two. Our expert instructors will guide you through each step of the process: measuring, cutting, planing, gluing, and finishing. You'll learn proper tool techniques while discovering the satisfaction of transforming raw lumber into something meaningful with your own hands.

The magic happens when your collaborative creation is cut in half, revealing two matching boards that share the same story but carry their own unique character. You'll then personalize each piece with hand-sanding and a food-safe finish that brings out the natural beauty of the wood. Leave with two professional-quality cutting boards ready for countless meals and memories.

This workshop embodies what we believe at Sawdust Studios—that everyone has the inherent capability to create beautiful things, that making is more meaningful when shared, and that the objects we craft by hand carry stories that mass-produced items never will.

Beyond the beautiful boards you'll take home, you'll gain confidence in your creative abilities, learn skills that transfer to future projects, and share an experience that's both challenging and deeply satisfying. Many of our Split & Share participants tell us they display their companion boards proudly and love telling the story of making them together.

All materials, tools, and guidance are provided in our professional workshop. Just bring comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dusty, closed-toe shoes, and your creative spirit. Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction, so reserve your spots today!

Build Something Remarkable.

Join us for the fourth installment of our Wild Home Series, where you'll craft our most ambitious wildlife sanctuary yet. This 2-hour advanced workshop challenges your woodworking skills while contributing to the conservation of one of Missouri's most charismatic nocturnal residents.

What You'll Make 🏠

Transform premium hardwoods into a spacious owl house designed to exacting specifications. With a floor space of nearly two square feet and specialized entrance dimensions, your creation will provide a perfect nesting site for barred owls. You'll incorporate essential features including proper drainage, ventilation, and a special landing platform that makes all the difference for these magnificent birds.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Advanced joinery techniques for large-scale projects

• Weather-resistant construction methods

• Proper use of circular saw and power tools

• Heavy-duty mounting techniques

• Barred owl habitat requirements and behavior

Why Barred Owls? 🌲 Known for their distinctive "who cooks for you?" call, barred owls are vital predators in Missouri's ecosystem. As development reduces natural nesting sites, these magnificent birds increasingly rely on human-provided nesting boxes. Your handcrafted house will provide a crucial habitat that could host generations of owl families, supporting local populations while offering you a front-row seat to observe these fascinating birds.

Perfect For:

• Anyone interested in woodworking

• Wildlife photographers and naturalists

• Conservation enthusiasts

• Anyone ready for a more challenging build

What's Included:

• All premium materials and tools

• Expert instruction and guidance

• Comprehensive habitat guide

• Mounting instructions and hardware

• Light refreshments

Continue Your Journey 🌿 This workshop represents the pinnacle of our Wild Home Series construction projects. Join us for individual workshops or save 20% when you sign up for the full series. While more challenging, no prior experience is required - just bring your determination and readiness to create something truly significant.

Date: Monday, July 1, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd Skill level: Intermediate friendly Price: $165 (or save 20% when you sign up for the full Wild Home Series)

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Note: Due to the size of this project, we recommend having a truck or SUV for transport.

Let's build something remarkable. 🦉

Elevate your morning ritual with a handcrafted wooden pour over coffee stand that's as beautiful as it is functional. In this 2-hour workshop, you'll transform premium hardwoods into a stylish coffee station designed to fit all standard pour over filters, including the Hario V60 and similar models.

What You'll Make: Create a precision-crafted wooden stand featuring clean lines and perfect proportions that showcase the natural beauty of the wood. Each piece includes a professional-grade stainless steel funnel and comes with a complimentary bag of locally-roasted beans from our partner, Fretboard Coffee.

What You'll Learn:

• Essential woodworking techniques

• Precision drilling and assembly

• Wood finishing methods

• Proper care for wooden kitchenware

This workshop is co-hosted with Dave Elman, owner of Fretboard Coffee and accomplished luthier who crafts stunning guitars in our shop. Perfect for beginners and coffee enthusiasts alike – no woodworking experience necessary!

Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd Skill level: Beginner friendly Price: $89 (includes stainless steel funnel and bag of Fretboard Coffee)

Create beautiful hardwood serving boards that fit together perfectly—just like you and your companion. In this 2-hour workshop, you'll collaborate on the essential first cut that ensures your boards nest seamlessly, then express your individual style as you complete your unique piece.

You'll learn bandsaw techniques, wood selection principles, and food-safe finishing methods while crafting functional art that tells your shared story. No woodworking experience needed!

Perfect for date nights, parent-child activities, or friends looking to create something meaningful together. Everyone leaves with a smile and a handcrafted keepsake that's both beautiful and useful.

Price includes two participants, all premium materials, and expert guidance.

Date: Friday, May 9, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd

Price: $150 (covers two participants)

Space is limited. Let's build something remarkable together!

Join us for an immersive two-day workshop where you'll craft your own stunning river table, blending the natural beauty of wood with the flowing elegance of epoxy resin. This hands-on experience combines traditional woodworking with modern design, culminating in a unique piece of functional art that you'll be proud to display in your home.

On Day 1, you'll dive into the fundamentals of epoxy river table creation. Our expert instructors will guide you through selecting and preparing your wood slabs, teaching you how to identify the perfect areas to create your "river." You'll learn professional techniques for building and sealing your mold, ensuring a perfect pour every time. We'll cover the science behind epoxy mixing, including how to calculate quantities, achieve the perfect color, and create stunning effects in your river design. The session culminates in the exciting moment of pouring your custom-tinted epoxy.

Day 2 reveals the magic as we carefully demold your creation. You'll learn professional techniques for flattening and finishing your piece, transforming it from rough to remarkable. Our instructors will guide you through the planing and sanding process, teaching you how to achieve that glass-like finish that makes river tables so captivating. The workshop concludes with the installation of modern hairpin legs, transforming your artistic creation into a functional piece of furniture.

Throughout both sessions, you'll gain insider tips and tricks from our experienced craftspeople, learning how to avoid common pitfalls and achieve professional-quality results. We keep our class sizes small to ensure you receive personalized attention and guidance at every step. All materials are provided, including carefully selected wood slabs, premium epoxy resin, and stylish hairpin legs.

You'll leave this workshop not only with a beautiful piece of furniture but also with the knowledge and confidence to tackle future epoxy projects on your own. No prior woodworking experience is necessary – just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Build something Remarkable with us!

In a world increasingly dominated by screens and digital connections, there's something profoundly human about creating with your hands alongside someone you care about. Our Companion Spoons workshop offers exactly that—a chance to disconnect from the digital and reconnect with what matters.

For two immersive hours, you and your companion will transform simple blocks of wood into beautiful, functional wooden spoons under the guidance of our expert craftspeople. No woodworking experience? Perfect! This class is specifically designed for beginners who want to try something new together.

As you carve, shape, and smooth your spoons, you'll discover the joy of creating something tangible—something you can actually use in your kitchen for years to come. Each cut and curve becomes a small victory, each completed spoon a testament to your shared experience.

We provide all the professional-grade tools and premium wood you'll need, along with personalized instruction that makes complex techniques accessible. Make as many spoons as you can within the session—some pairs complete one perfect spoon together, while others might create two or three simpler designs.

This workshop is ideal for:

• Couples looking for a date night with purpose

• Friends seeking a creative afternoon together

• Parents and adult children building new memories

• Colleagues bonding beyond the office environment

At $99 per pair, this workshop delivers more than just wooden spoons—it offers the satisfaction of creating something meaningful with your own hands, the confidence that comes from mastering new skills, and shared memories that last far longer than any digital experience.

Join us on Friday, April 18, 2025, and discover why woodworking together might just be the connection you've been looking for. Pro tools. Expert guidance. No gatekeeping. Just the magic of making, together.

🪒 Turning Workshop: Wooden Razor with Stand

Create a premium wooden razor and matching holder in this hands-on turning workshop—perfect timing for a one-of-a-kind Father's Day gift! During this 2.5-hour class, you'll transform select hardwoods into a sophisticated shaving set while mastering essential lathe techniques.

What You'll Make 🪒 Craft a custom wooden razor that accepts standard cartridges, paired with an elegant matching holder. Choose from premium hardwoods to create a set that's both beautiful and functional—a daily reminder of craftsmanship that elevates an everyday ritual.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Lathe operation fundamentals

• Proper tool selection and handling

• Precise turning techniques

• Wood finishing methods

• Hardware installation

Perfect For:

• Beginning to intermediate woodworkers

• Anyone seeking a unique Father's Day gift

• Those interested in learning turning basics

• Craft enthusiasts ready to try a new medium

What's Included:

• All premium materials and tools

• Expert instruction and guidance

• Hardware components for razor assembly

• Finishing supplies

• Light refreshments

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd Skill level: Beginner friendly Price: $120

Space is limited to ensure personalized instruction. Reserve your workbench today! Let's build something remarkable. 🪒

Join us for the third installment of our Wild Home Series, where you'll craft a precision-built sanctuary for Missouri's beloved state bird. This 2-hour workshop combines fine woodworking skills with conservation, helping ensure these cherished songbirds continue to grace our local landscapes.

What You'll Make 🏠

Transform select hardwoods into a meticulously designed bluebird house that meets exact specifications for successful nesting. Learn why proper ventilation, drainage, and predator protection aren't just features – they're essential requirements for attracting our state's winged symbol. Every measurement and detail is carefully chosen to create the ideal environment for bluebird families.

What You'll Learn 🔨

● Precise measurement and cutting techniques ● Proper ventilation and drainage methods ● Predator-resistant design elements ● Weather-resistant assembly techniques ● Mounting and placement strategies

Why Bluebirds? 🌟 As Missouri's state bird, the Eastern Bluebird holds a special place in our natural heritage. These brilliant blue harbingers of spring rely on natural cavities for nesting, but such spaces are increasingly rare in modern landscapes. Your handcrafted house becomes part of a larger conservation effort, providing essential nesting sites that help maintain healthy bluebird populations throughout our region.

Perfect For: ● Beginning to intermediate woodworkers ● Bird enthusiasts and nature lovers ● Missouri history buffs ● Anyone interested in local conservation ● Families seeking a meaningful project

What's Included: ● All premium materials and tools ● Expert instruction and guidance ● Take-home habitat guide ● Mounting and placement instructions ● Light refreshments

Continue Your Journey 🌿 This workshop is the third step in our Wild Home Series. Join us for individual workshops or save 20% when you sign up for the full series. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and readiness to make something meaningful.

Date: Sunday, June 2, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd Skill level: Beginner friendly Price: $115 (or save 20% when you sign up for the full Wild Home Series)

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

Let's build something remarkable. 🐦

🍺 Beer Tote Workshop

Elevate your brew game with this functional workshop that combines craftsmanship with celebration. In just two hours, you'll transform premium hardwoods into a stylish beer carrier complete with a built-in bottle opener—perfect for backyard gatherings, brewery tours, or gifting to the craft beer enthusiast in your life.

What You'll Make 🪚 Create a robust six-bottle tote with clean lines, sturdy construction, and a permanently mounted bottle opener. Choose from select hardwoods including walnut, cherry, and oak to craft a piece that's as beautiful as it is functional.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Essential joinery techniques

• Precision cutting and assembly

• Wood selection for durability

• Proper hardware mounting

• Food-safe finishing methods

Perfect For:

• Beginning to intermediate woodworkers

• Craft beer enthusiasts

• Anyone looking for a unique handmade gift

• Team building activities

What's Included:

• All premium materials and tools

• Expert instruction and guidance

• Built-in bottle opener hardware

• Food-safe finish

• Light refreshments

Date: Friday, May 30, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd

Skill level: Beginner friendly Price: $99

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

Let's build something remarkable. 🍺

🪵✨ Indian Spice/Jewelry Box Workshop: One Design, Two Perfect Uses

Craft a stunning wooden box with versatile functionality in this immersive 2.5-hour workshop. This elegant design, inspired by traditional Indian spice boxes, features perfectly proportioned compartments that serve beautifully as either a culinary essential or jewelry organizer.

What You'll Make 🔨 Transform premium hardwoods into a meticulously crafted box with six precision-fit compartments surrounding a central storage space. The finished piece showcases rich wood grain, smooth-operating hinges, and a perfect fit that speaks to true craftsmanship.

What You'll Learn 📚

• Precision layout and measurement techniques

• Essential box joinery methods

• Proper fitting of hinges and hardware

• Professional sanding and finishing approaches

• Wood grain enhancement techniques

Perfect For:

• Cooking enthusiasts seeking organized spice storage

• Jewelry collectors needing elegant organization

• Woodworkers wanting to master box-making skills

• Gift-givers creating meaningful heirloom presents

All materials, tools, and expert guidance provided. Leave with a completed box ready to organize either your culinary adventures or precious keepsakes.

Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM Price: $150 Skill Level: All welcome, beginner-friendly

Launch into Summer with Medieval Engineering Magic!

Celebrate the end of the school year by building something awesome! In this 2-hour workshop designed for kids ages 8-14, young makers will construct their very own wooden tabletop catapult while learning fundamental woodworking skills, basic physics principles, and fascinating medieval history.

What They'll Make: Each participant will build a fully functional wooden catapult with a spring-loaded arm, adjustable tension, and a sturdy base. These handcrafted siege weapons are perfect for launching the included soft pom-poms (and perhaps marshmallows at home).

What They'll Learn:

• Safe tool handling and woodworking basics

• Simple mechanics and physics of projectile motion

• Measuring, marking, and assembly techniques

• Medieval history and the role of catapults

• Problem-solving and fine motor skills

Perfect for beginners – no prior experience needed! Each child must be accompanied by an adult (one adult can supervise up to two children). All materials, tools, and safety equipment provided, plus light refreshments to fuel their creativity.

Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Ages: 8-14 years Price: $89 per child

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

🪚✨ Cookie Coffee Table Workshop: From Tree to Table

Transform a magnificent slice of nature into a stunning centerpiece in this premium two-session workshop. Over two evenings, you'll create a one-of-a-kind coffee table with extraordinary character and presence.

What You'll Make 🪵

Work with a substantial tree cookie—a cross-section cut from a large tree trunk—preserving its natural edge and unique grain patterns. You'll flatten and finish this organic canvas before mounting it on sleek, modern hairpin legs.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Professional flattening techniques using our 43-inch industrial belt sander

• Edge preparation and progressive sanding methods

• Natural edge preservation and enhancement

• Proper attachment of modern metal legs for stability

Perfect for all skill levels—from beginners to experienced makers. No prior woodworking experience required!

Includes premium tree cookie slab, modern hairpin legs, all hardware, expert guidance, and finishing materials.

Dates: Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM (both evenings) Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd Price: $800

Space is limited. Reserve your workbench today!

🪚✨ Cookie Coffee Table Workshop: From Tree to Table

Transform a magnificent slice of nature into a stunning centerpiece in this premium two-session workshop. Over two evenings, you'll create a one-of-a-kind coffee table with extraordinary character and presence.

What You'll Make 🪵

Work with a substantial tree cookie—a cross-section cut from a large tree trunk—preserving its natural edge and unique grain patterns. You'll flatten and finish this organic canvas before mounting it on sleek, modern hairpin legs.

What You'll Learn 🔨

• Professional flattening techniques using our 43-inch industrial belt sander

• Edge preparation and progressive sanding methods

• Natural edge preservation and enhancement

• Proper attachment of modern metal legs for stability

Perfect for all skill levels—from beginners to experienced makers. No prior woodworking experience required!

Includes premium tree cookie slab, modern hairpin legs, all hardware, expert guidance, and finishing materials.

Dates: Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM (both evenings) Location: Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd Price: $800

Space is limited. Reserve your workbench today!