About this Event
Make your own striped hardwood cutting board to take home. In the first session, you'll choose from walnut, cherry, and maple, lay out your pattern, and glue it up. In the second, you'll flatten it, sand it, round the edges, and finish it with food-safe oil.
Prerequisites for class: Woodshop Orientation. See our Class & Event Calendar for upcoming Woodshop Orientations and/or sign up for email notifications on our Newsletter Registration form.
Students must bring: Safety glasses and closed-toe shoes.
Please be sure you can make it to both of the class instances (listed below) and register only for the first date listed (November 18):
- Part One (Required): Wednesday, November 18, from 5–8pm, at the NE Seattle Tool Library
- Part Two (Required): Saturday, November 21, from 3–6pm, at the NE Seattle Tool Library
About the instructor, Alok Grover: Alok is a hobbyist woodworker based in Seattle. Woodworking is how he unwinds, and he loves the moment a project goes from a pile of boards to something you'll actually use every day. He's made cutting boards and has been experimenting with hand-carved textures lately. He's taught cutting board making before and enjoys helping beginners make something they're proud of.
Our sliding scale for classes helps to reduce barriers for participation while retaining sufficient income for Seattle REconomy, which operates the NE Seattle and Shoreline Tool Libraries and Reuse Commons Lake City. Please choose the level that best fits your household’s income. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] to discuss options.
ACCESSIBILITY:
- Much of the NE Seattle Tool Library interior is wheelchair accessible. All entrances have ramps that may exceed a 5-degree slope. The all-gender restroom is quite small and not ADA-compliant.
- Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events. However, attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
- Please contact us with any accessibility needs or requests.
GETTING THERE:
- By transit: Served by King County Metro bus routes 72 and 77, both of which have a bus stop on Lake City Way NE at NE 98th St. Route 61 stops at NE Northgate Way & 23rd Ave NE and is a ½ mile walk from the tool library. Bus route schedules and maps can be found here.
- By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the tool library, and you are welcome to lock your bike outside or stow your bicycle inside the tool library during your visit.
- Car parking: There is a gravel parking lot that fits about 10 cars, and an asphalt parking lot that fits five cars. There is no ADA accessible parking.
Event venue & nearby stays
NE Seattle Tool Library, 10228 Fischer Place Northeast, Seattle, United States
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