National Classes

Saturday, November 7th, 10AM - 12PM & 1PM - 3PM

Sunday, November 8th, 12PM - 2PM

Celebrate the season with this festive woodworking class where you’ll turn two custom holiday ornaments using a wood lathe and beginner-friendly carbide turning tools. In this hands-on class, you’ll create one elegant finial-tip ornament and one classic Christmas tree ornament—perfect for decorating your own tree or giving as heartfelt, handmade gifts.

What You'll Do:

• Select your turning blanks from a variety of high-quality domestic hardwoods
• Drill and glue brass tubes into your blanks using a drill press and adhesive
• Mount blanks onto a lathe using a turning mandrel
• Shape each ornament using Rockler’s easy-to-use carbide turning tools
• Sand and smooth your ornaments
• Apply a festive red, green, or natural finish for a seasonal touch
• Unmount your finished pieces and assemble your ornaments using a Rockler Pen Press

What's Included:

• Expert instruction in a class limited to four attendees
• All materials, hardware kits, and turning blanks
• Use of Rockler tools and safety gear (provided at no additional charge)
• 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 two completed holiday ornaments
• Registration fee excludes applicable sales tax

Saturday, November 21st, 10AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM

Sunday, November 22nd, 12PM - 3PM

In this hands-on woodworking class, you’ll create a custom cheese slicer board using maple and padauk hardwoods and the Rockler Cheese Slicer Hardware Kit of your choice. You’ll learn fundamental woodworking techniques as you glue, flatten, shape, sand, finish, and assemble a functional kitchen project. The completed board will measure approximately 8" x 11" x ¾".

What You'll Do:

• Purchase your preferred Rockler cheese slicer hardware kit when signing in for the class
• Glue up your board using precut maple and padauk hardwood strips and Rockler’s Mini Deluxe Panel Clamps
• Flatten both sides of the board using a drum sander
• Square both ends and cut the slicing kerf using a Festool Kapex Miter Saw
• Drill the mounting hole required for the cheese slicer hardware
• Round over the board’s edges using a trim router
• Shape and sand the edges, corners, and surfaces using tools such as a bandsaw or jigsaw, spindle or belt sanders, and Rockler sanding tools
• Do a final sanding and mount the optional non-slip rubber feet
• Install your purchased Rockler Cheese Slicer Hardware Kit

Purchase Your Hardware Kit:

• Brushed Stainless Steel: $14.99
• Matte Black Stainless Steel: $17.99
• Matte Gold Stainless Steel: $17.99

Hardware kits are purchased separately at the store on the class. Prices range from $14.99 - $17.99 plus applicable local sales tax.

What's Included:

• Expert instruction in a class limited to four attendees
• Pre-cut Maple & Padauk hardwood lumber
• Non-slip rubber feet (optional)
• 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:

• Cheeseboard slicer hardware kit is not included in the class registration price and must be purchased separately in-store on the day of the class.
• Class is beginner-friendly — no previous woodworking experience is required
• 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 cheese slicer board with their purchased hardware kit installed
• Registration fee excludes applicable sales tax

Saturday, December 5th, 10AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM

Sunday, December 6th, 12PM - 3PM

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

Saturday, December 19th, 10AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM

Sunday, December 20th, 12PM - 3PM

In this beginner-friendly woodturning class, you’ll learn how to turn your very own wooden bowl using a midi lathe and Rockler’s easy-to-use carbide turning tools. Guided step-by-step by an experienced instructor, you’ll shape, hollow, smooth, and finish a bowl approximately 6" in diameter, gaining the confidence and foundational skills needed to continue your turning journey.

What You'll Do:

• Mount your bowl blank onto the lathe
• Learn proper stance, tool control, and safe turning techniques
• Shape and hollow your wooden bowl using beginner-friendly carbide turning tools
• Refine the form with smoothing cuts
• Sand your bowl to a smooth finish
• Apply a food-safe finish to bring out the natural grain

What's Included:

• Expert instruction in a class limited to four attendees
• All materials, bowl blanks, 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 previous woodworking experience is required
• 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 finished wooden bowl
• Registration fee excludes applicable sales tax