End Grain Cutting Board 1S25
In this two-session course, students will transform rough lumber into a finely crafted end grain cutting board. Unlike edge grain boards, end grain boards are gentler on knives, making them a favorite among butchers and professional chefs. This class will guide students through every step of the process, including milling, cutting, gluing, and shaping their unique cutting board. Students will first construct an edge grain cutting board as the foundation. This board will then be cut into strips and reassembled in a perpendicular orientation to create the end grain surface. For a more customized look, students may opt to incorporate walnut alongside maple, producing a striking pattern. Finally, we will rout a juice groove into the board and then go over finishing and care of the board.
Participants will leave with a 20x15” end grain cutting board and a deep understanding of wood grain, milling techniques, and the intricacies of cutting board construction. These skills are foundational for woodworking and can be applied to various other projects.
**The second session of this class will be 2 hours shorter from 4:30 PM-7:30 PM
Make up date 6/28/25
Isaac Gewirth
Isaac Gewirth is a Boston-based designer and craftsperson. They earned their BA and BFA through the combined program between Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, where they studied material culture and studio art. Isaac has a passion for understanding how things are made, loves spending time in the woodshop, working with their hands, and experimenting with different methods and processes of making. Isaac’s practice seeks to reconcile their identities as a woodworker and designer with their political commitments, examining themes of status, taste, quality, and ethical consumption. In the classroom, they emphasize process over product, fostering a collaborative, lighthearted environment—filled with music, lively conversation, and plenty of curiosity.
$5.00 material fee payable to instructor.