Make a Cutting Board

In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll make your own hardwood cutting board complete with a handle cutout and juice groove. Using beautiful domestic cherry wood and a variety of Rockler tools and jigs, you’ll learn fundamental woodworking techniques to create a durable and functional piece that looks great in any kitchen. The finished board will measure approximately ¾" x 12" x 16".

What You’ll Do:

Learn to glue up a cutting board blank using Rockler’s Mini Deluxe Panel Clamps

Experience Rockler’s unique “Pay-It-Forward” process — the board you glue will be used in a future class, and you’ll receive a pre-glued board to continue your project

Flatten your cutting board using a drum sander

Square up the board using a table saw

Route a handle cutout using Rockler’s 4-in-1 Cutting Board Handle Routing Template and a compact router

Add a juice groove with Rockler’s Juice Groove Jig

Sand all edges, corners, and surfaces until smooth

Apply a food-safe finish (Odie’s Oil)

Install non-slip rubber feet to complete your board

What’s Included:

Expert instruction in a class limited to four attendees

All materials, domestic cherry hardwood, and supplies

Use of Rockler tools and safety gear

All sanding and finishing supplies

A bounce-back coupon featuring:

15% off next in-store purchase on the day of class*

10% off next in-store purchase within 30 days of class*

* Excludes sale items, power tools, gift cards, Porter Cable dovetail jigs, CNC machines, Leigh products, SawStop, Festool, and Tormek.

Important Info:

Class is beginner-friendly—no prior experience needed

Ages 14+—minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Parents or guardians supervising a minor do not need to purchase a separate ticket

Attendees will be using power tools—proper safety instruction and equipment will be provided

Class duration is approximate

Each attendee takes home one completed cutting board

Registration fee excludes applicable sales tax