Make a Mini River Board

Build a stunning walnut & epoxy river board in this 2-day class! Hands-on, beginner-friendly, and you take it home.

In this hands-on, two-day woodworking class, you’ll create a stunning mini river board using beautiful domestic walnut hardwood and colored epoxy. You’ll learn the fundamentals of epoxy work, shaping, sanding, and finishing while building a functional serving-style board complete with stainless steel handles with a brushed brass finish and rubber feet. The finished board will measure approximately 10" x 18" x ¾".

This beginner-friendly class is split into two sessions to allow time for the epoxy to properly cure between steps.

Class Dates & Times

• Day 1: Saturday, March 21, 2026 — 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Day 2: Sunday, March 29, 2026 — 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

What You’ll Do:

Day One – Design & Epoxy Pour

• Select two walnut boards from a variety of domestic hardwood pieces
• Trace and cut your custom river shape using a template and jigsaw or bandsaw
• Prepare your pieces for casting using Rockler’s Silicone Casting Mold
• Mix MAS Deep Pour Epoxy with dye and pour your river design

Day Two – Shaping & Finishing

• Remove your board from the mold once fully cured
• Flatten your board using a planer or drum sander
• Drill handle holes using a drill driver
• Finish sand all surfaces using random orbit sanders and hand sanding tools
• Install stainless steel handles with a brushed brass finish
• Attach rubber feet to the bottom
• Apply a food-safe finish (such as Odie’s Oil)

What’s Included:

• All walnut lumber, epoxy, dye, and hardware
• Stainless steel handles with brushed brass finish and rubber feet
• Use of Rockler tools, equipment, and jigs
• Use of Rockler safety gear

Important Info:

• Ages 14+ — minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Class is beginner-friendly — no prior woodworking or epoxy experience needed
• All materials, supplies, hardware, and safety equipment are included
• Each attendee takes home their completed mini river board