Epoxy Table School
Learn by doing at our two-day hands-on experience where you will learn the craft of using epoxy in your woodworking projects. You will leave with the skills to create an epoxy table like a pro.
Next Epoxy Table School Dates:
January 12-13, 2024
Past Class Dates:
January 2022
April 2022
October 2022
May 2023
Sherwood, Oregon
Details
During the two-day in-person experience you will receive guided hands-on practice on each step of the epoxy table process from the tree to the table. That includes the mill process, choosing slabs, prepping the wood, creating a mold, pouring the epoxy, surfacing, selecting and applying the perfect finish, and everything in between. We will share all our tips and tricks that we have learned through much trial and error, so that you don’t make the same mistakes.
All the skills will come together as you participate and assist in an epoxy pour for a dining table, then practice sanding and finish techniques on an already cured table, prepped and ready for you to finish.
During the class you will prep and pour your own 12” x 24” piece. You leave it with us while it cures, we will plane and send it to you 2 weeks later. . This is your capstone project to practice and reinforce all the techniques you learned in our school. Turn it into an end table, charcuterie board, or some other beautiful piece of art.
This school is open to ANYONE. No prior epoxy knowledge is necessary. It is helpful to have some beginner woodworking skills, but this is not required.
Epoxy Table School Includes
Two days packed with hands on learning in person
Access to teachers, Brit, from Brit’s Table Co, and Nick, from Maverick Sawmill, who have years of experience and knowledge of epoxy to share with you and will answer all your questions.
Assist in creating a large dining table with epoxy.
Practice sanding and finishing techniques on previously finished epoxy tables.
Create your own charcuterie board with Oregon Black Walnut, epoxy, and pigment color of your choice. This will then cure, get surfaced, and shipped to you after the class. You will then be able to practice finishing the charcuterie board like we taught you in the class.
Itinerary
This schedule is subject to change.
Day 1
8:00 AM Meet and greet! Get to know everyone.
8:30 AM How to choose the slab. What to look for in wood. What kind of wood is best.
9:00 AM Cleaning, cutting, and sealing a slab.
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Making and sealing a mold
12:00 PM Lunch- Provided for you
1:00 PM All things Epoxy. What kind of epoxy is best for what project. How to calculate epoxy. Pigments. Mixing Epoxy.
3:00 PM Break
3:30 PM Pour the dining sized table
4:30 PM Questions
5:00 PM Wrap up for the day
Day 2
8:00 AM Recap day 1 and check the table pour
8:30 AM Sawmill Tour
9:30 AM Pour and Prep for charcuterie board epoxy pour. Each student will get their own charcuterie board to pour and a choice of colored pigment.
10:30 AM Break
10:45 AM Surfacing and flattening the slabs and tables
12:00 PM Lunch- Provided for you
1:00 PM Finishing Techniques- Sanding-different types of sanders, filling small, medium and large holes
2:00 PM Router edges. C-channel. Legs.
3:00 PM Finish. What kinds of finish to use. How to use finish. Applying the finish.
4:30 PM Wrap up and questions
*Itinerary and time are subject to change
Keep In Mind
We will be on our feet for most of the days.
The shop does not have AC or heat, dress accordingly.
This is a hands-on workshop. Be prepared to get dirty.
Lunches will be provided for you on both days (Friday and Saturday)
All sales are final
Location: Sherwood, Oregon
Location of Epoxy Table School will be located at Maverick Sawmill: 12560 SW Morgan Rd, Sherwood, OR 97140
Traveling and Transportation
Portland International Airport (PDX) is located 38 miles from Maverick Sawmill and one of the easiest and fastest airports to travel in and out of.
Uber, Lift, and rental cars is the best way \to get around the area.
Hotels:
Best Western Wilsonville Inn & Suites
Visiting the Area?
Maverick Sawmill is located 18 miles away from Portland which is known for their great food, artistic city, and adventures. Maybe make your trip into a long weekend and explore more.