National Classes

Saturday, October 10th, 10AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM (DAY 1)

Saturday, October 17th, 12PM - 3PM (DAY 2)

Or

Saturday, October 18th, 10AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM (DAY 1)

Saturday, October 25h, 12PM - 3PM (DAY 2)

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 resins, 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".

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 Mica Pigment 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 (optional)
• Attach rubber feet to the bottom (optional)
• Apply a food-safe finish (such as Odie’s Oil)

What's Included:

• Expert instruction in a class limited to four attendees
• All walnut lumber, epoxy, mica pigment, and hardware
• Stainless steel handles with brushed brass finish and rubber feet
• Use of Rockler tools and safety gear (provided at no additional charge)
• Use of Rockler tools and safety gear (provided at no additional charge)
• All sanding andfinishing supplies
• A bounce-back coupon featuring:
  • 15% off an eligible in-store product purchase on the day of class
  • 10% off an eligible in-store product purchase within 30 days of class
  • Normal coupon exclusions apply

Important Info:

• Class is beginner-friendly — no prior woodworking or epoxy 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 their completed mini river board

Saturday, June 13th, 10AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM

Sunday, June 14th, 12PM - 3PM

In this hands-on class, you’ll create your own custom wooden pen using a Rockler pen hardware kit and a variety of beautiful wood species. This beginner-friendly workshop will guide you through the full pen turning process—from preparing your blank to shaping, sanding, finishing, and final assembly—resulting in a functional, handcrafted pen you’ll be proud to use or gift.

What You'll Do:

• Select your pen blank from a variety of domestic and exotic wood species
• Cut your blank to length using a bandsaw
• Drill the blank to accept the brass tube using a drill press
• Mount the blank on a lathe using a pen mandrel
• Turn and shape your pen using Rockler carbide turning tools
• Sand the pen to a smooth finish
• Apply a durable, easy-to-use finish
• Assemble the pen hardware using a pen press

What's Included:

• Pen hardware kit and wood blank
• All materials, supplies, and consumables
• Use of Rockler tools and accessories
• Use of Rockler safety gear

Important Info:

• Ages 14+ — minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
• Class is beginner-friendly — no prior experience needed
• Attendees will be using power tools—proper safety instruction and equipment will be provided
• Each attendee takes home their completed wooden pen