Carved Cutting Board: Woodworking 101s

Class Description:

Over two sessions, you’ll learn to safely operate some of the most commonly-touched machines in the wood shop, and walk away with a laminated cutting board. On day one, you’ll learn how to cut down long lengths of lumber on the miter saw, mill your boards flat and square using the jointer & planer, and then glue them up into a cutting board. We will cover easy glue set ups & best practices for making smooth, straight boards. On day two, you’ll learn to operate the bandsaw, drill press & orbital palm sanders, in service of shaping and prepping your board for finish. Food-safe finish will be available, for any participants ready to begin the finishing process on their cutting boards as well.

This is a great class for those new to woodworking, or those interested in brushing up on their essentials skills in a safe, supportive environment. While we will be moving at a quick pace, any and all questions are greatly encouraged, especially the ones we’ve been taught to think we should already know the answer to.

This class is welcoming to all, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the field of woodworking- in particular those who identify as female, trans*, non-binary & gender non-conforming, BIPOC, queer, disabled. Please reach out to the instructor in advance of class to discuss accommodations. Class limited to six participants, ages 18+

Timing & Pricing:

• Each class is two 3hr sessions (6hr total)
• Sundays 11a-2p (March 19 & 26) OR Wednesdays 6-9p (March 29 & April 5)
• $315 member / $345 non-member
• $40 materials fee

Instructor:

eve (she / they) began teaching with MakerSpace NYC back in 2017, and is thrilled to be back with a series of spring class offerings this year! eve is a queer white woodworker & designer, who grew up in the Hudson Valley, and has called Brooklyn home since 2014.

Both their small business Two Tree Studios (founded 2017), and education initiative The Level Up Project (founded 2020), are operated out of their East Williamsburg studio. Through these entities, samuels pursues slow & responsive design, translating the concept of 'sustainability' beyond material sourcing & waste management, into a larger working ethos.

samuels' eye for minimalism, strong craftsmanship and appreciation for the natural world is felt throughout their wooden furniture, vessels & sculpture. From their production practices, to centering knowledge-sharing & redistribution, samuels strives to keep their footprint light, while contributing to a more equitable future within their industry.