End-grain wooden cutting board with juice groove, handmade by The Makers Society Shop
Detail of wooden end grain cutting board with rich natural grain pattern, handmade home goods
Hand holding premium end grain wooden cutting board from The Makers Society Shop
Premium wooden cutting board with knife, tomatoes, herbs, bell pepper, and cucumber on kitchen counter
End-grain wooden cutting board with juice groove, handmade by The Makers Society Shop
Detail of wooden end grain cutting board with rich natural grain pattern, handmade home goods
Hand holding premium end grain wooden cutting board from The Makers Society Shop
Premium wooden cutting board with knife, tomatoes, herbs, bell pepper, and cucumber on kitchen counter

Halo – The Essential Cutting Board (4 Hours)

Dhs. 995.00
Dhs. 995.00
Key Points
  • Make a beechwood end-grain cutting board
  • Beginner-friendly workshop
  • Learn safe machine use in the workshop
  • Wood preparation and lamination basics
  • Glue-up and alignment techniques
  • Shaping and edge refinement
  • Sanding workflow for a smooth finish
  • Food-safe finishing to professional standards
  • Take home your finished cutting board

Meet Halo—a minimalist end-grain cutting board made from durable beechwood, designed for everyday use and built to last.

In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll craft your own kitchen workhorse while learning core woodworking techniques in a supportive, hands-on environment. You’ll learn how to prepare and laminate wood, operate essential woodworking machines safely, and shape and finish your board to clean, professional standards.

Whether it’s your first time in a workshop or you’re looking for a meaningful project with a clear result, Halo delivers a satisfying build and a beautiful, functional piece you’ll be proud to use at home.

What you’ll learn

  • Workshop safety and best practices
  • Wood preparation basics (squaring, sizing, accuracy)
  • Laminating and glue-up fundamentals for an end-grain board
  • Safe, guided use of essential woodworking machines
  • Shaping, edge refinement, and surface prep
  • Sanding workflow and food-safe finishing principles

What you’ll make

  • One Beechwood end-grain cutting board (Halo) to take home

What’s included

  1. All beechwood, glue, and consumables
  2. Access to workshop machines and tools
  3. Safety equipment during the session
  4. Guided instruction and step-by-step support
  5. Finishing materials used during the workshop

What to bring

  • Closed-toe shoes (mandatory)
  • Comfortable workshop-appropriate clothing
  • Long hair tied back; avoid loose jewelry or sleeves
  • Curiosity and readiness to learn

Policies

  • All courses are non-refundable.
  • One free reschedule is permitted if requested more than 24 hours before the scheduled class.
  • Any additional changes, or changes requested within 24 hours of the class, are subject to a rebooking fee of AED 150.
  • Missed classes or no-shows are not eligible for refunds or rescheduling.
  • Participants must be at least 16 years of age to attend.