This is an advanced Rainbow Cutting Board Workshop hosted by Wood Thumb in San Francisco. It's designed for graduates of beginner woodworking classes to create a vibrant, 11" x 16" cutting board from natural hardwoods using professional tools like table saws and planers. All materials and expert instruction are provided.
Advanced Woodworking Workshop in San Francisco: Elevate your skills at Wood Thumb's Rainbow Cutting Board Workshop. This advanced-level class is specifically designed for individuals who have completed a beginner woodworking course and are ready to tackle more complex projects with professional tools under expert guidance.
Create a Vibrant, Handcrafted Masterpiece: You will design and build a stunning, functional 11" x 16" cutting board. The workshop focuses on using 100% natural, richly colored hardwoods—including mahogany, poplar, yellowheart, and walnut—without stains or dyes, allowing you to arrange a unique rainbow-inspired pattern based on color and grain.
Master Professional Tools & Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with a full suite of professional-grade woodshop equipment. Under careful supervision, you will learn to safely and effectively use a chop saw, table saw, router table, planer, and sander. The comprehensive curriculum covers essential advanced techniques from glue-up and planing to routing, sanding, branding, and oil finishing.
What You Will Learn & Do:
Color layout design and advanced glue-up methods for cutting boards.
Hands-on power tool training on the chop saw, table saw, router table, and planer.
Professional sanding, branding, and food-safe oil finishing for a durable, showroom-quality result.
Everything You Get in This Workshop Package:
Your completed, handcrafted rainbow cutting board (11" x 16").
Full use of all professional tools, safety equipment, and materials, including natural hardwoods.
Personalized, step-by-step instruction from expert woodworkers in a small-group setting.
Enhanced confidence in the woodshop and expanded technical knowledge to apply to future projects.
Ideal Participant & Requirements: This workshop is perfect for San Francisco-area residents and visitors looking to build advanced woodworking skills. Completion of a Level 1 or beginner woodworking class is recommended. You only need to bring yourself; all specialized tools, materials, and safety equipment are provided by Wood Thumb.
Take Home a Unique Creation: Leave with a one-of-a-kind, conversation-starting piece for your kitchen, along with the advanced skills and confidence to continue your woodworking journey. Book your spot in this immersive San Francisco workshop today to secure your place.
