Audience: Adults, beginner to intermediate skill levels
Outcome: Each participant will leave with a handcrafted, food-safe, live-edge cheeseboard

Wood Selection & Design Planning

Introduction to live-edge wood (types, drying, grain, features)
Participants choose their own live-edge board from a selection
Design your board:
- Decide board orientation
- Choose handle style (cut-out, rope, none)
- Optional: add-ons like juice groove, inlays, or personalized branding

Cutting, Shaping & Sanding

Demo: trimming the ends and shaping the board (table saw, bandsaw, jigsaw)
Participants work on shaping their boards to the desired look
Sanding progression:
- Begin with coarse grits to remove tool marks
- Work up to fine sanding for a smooth, touchable finish

Routing & Fine Detailing

Demo: using a router to soften edges or add a juice groove
Optional: brand your board with initials or logo
Continue fine sanding up to 400 grit
Hand sanding details and touch-ups

Finishing

Learn about food-safe finishes (mineral oil, beeswax blends, etc.)
Apply oil finish to bring out the natural beauty of the wood
Buffing and curing process
Final detailing: add rubber feet, handles, or leather accents if desired

🧰 Materials & Tools Provided

Pre-selected live-edge wood slabs.
Finishing supplies: oils, wax, rags, buffing pads
Tools: saws, sanders, routers, clamps, etc
Safety gear: eye and ear protection, dust masks