Modern Knife Block
This is a great one day class for beginners looking to get more experience with woodworking tools and techniques. Each student will walk away with their very own Modern Knife Block.
Taught by Tim Webb
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Prerequisites
- None
- Age
- 18 and up
- Materials
- IncludedMaterials and jig blocks are provided (cherry and walnut)
- Where
- 1600 W Stassney Lane, Austin
- Tuition
- $195
About the class
Modern Knife Block
One-day class to build a modern knife block out of cherry and walnut wood with a pleasing curved shape, a small footprint (3 inches wide, 10 inches deep, 12 inches tall), and large capacity (surprisingly holds up to 10 large or 30 small knives). Students will have the option to tailor the block to suit their tastes in terms of the mixture and placement of knife types and sizes. You can bring your knives/scissors to help tailor the block to your requirements or use standard openings for typical knife types / sizes. In this beginner to intermediate class, you will learn to cut wedges on a bandsaw, cut thin strips on a table saw, cross cut angles on a table saw, and joint / plane to square the parts and final shape. The Modern Knife Block makes an excellent hand-crafted holiday gift that is sure to please your favorite chef.
What to bring
We have most of what you will need if you would like to borrow our tools for this class.
- A desire to learn some new skills in a fun, safe and supportive environment.
- A positive attitude to share in a community of craftsmanship.
- Drinks, snacks, and sack lunch (if desired). We will have an hour for lunch and you are welcome to eat at the school or go out to local restaurants for a quick meal.
- Measuring tape, pencil and eye protection
- Hearing and dust protection (required in the shop)
- Closed toed shoes
- If you have other woodworking tools that you feel would be beneficial, please feel free to bring these as well
What the class covers
- Cut wedges on a bandsaw
- Cut thin strips on a table saw
- Cross cut angles on a table saw
- Joint / plane to square the parts and final shape
Book a seat
Your seat at the bench.
A few short steps: pick your date, tell us about you, sign the waiver, pay. One booking covers every session.
Booking for a partner or friend too? Add seats as you book. Each student signs the waiver from a link we email.
Save your seat
If plans change
Our refund policy, at a glance.
What you get back depends on how far ahead of class you cancel. Send your cancellation in writing. Phone calls, texts and comments don't count.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
Missing all or part of a class counts as a cancellation.
Why we hold to itClass income pays staff and instructors, buys lumber and keeps the lights on. We run on a tight margin, and this policy protects the school.
If the school cancelsIf we cancel a class, every student gets a full refund.
The whole policyRead it in full on our Refund Policy page.