Make Your Own Cutting Board - Introduction to Woodworking (Weekend)
2026-03-21 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver) | Maker Cube, #104B 5947 206A Street, Langley, V3A8M1, Canada
Learn How to Create Your Own Beautiful Maple, Purpleheart, and Walnut Cutting Board!
This beginner-level workshop will teach you the basics of woodworking, including safe handling of common tools. You’ll leave with an 8 x 12 inch cutting board that you made yourself. Join us if you’re looking for a fun and creative way to unwind after work! During this workshop you will learn how to work with hardwood, glue joints, use power tools safely, and shape your project.
Duration: 3.5 hours – please arrive 15 minutes before the start time to participate
Weekend Session: 10:30AM – 2:00PM (please note: depending on the participants, the class may run late and exceed 3.5 hours)
Maximum # of Participants: 6
Project: Eastern Maple, Purpleheart, & Black Walnut Cutting Board
Difficulty: Beginner
Age: 14+
**Please note registration closes 24 hours prior to class**
Come to our workshop if:

You’re looking for a different way to unwind after work
You want to be a part of a community of creatives
You love challenging yourself by learning new skills

Skills Learned:
You will learn how to work with hardwood, glue up joints, using power tools safely, shape and sand, and then apply a food safe finish.
Class Goals:
By the end of the class, participants will be comfortable with the operation of various power tools including a drill press, band saw, miter saw, belt and spindle sander, and random orbit sander. All participants will be introduced to general woodshop safety and Maker Cube culture. During the class, everyone will learn about each tool, and get the opportunity to demonstrate their competency on each tool, by making their own cutting board. You will be authorized to use the tools independently as a member of Maker Cube at the discretion of the instructor. Please note that based on attendance, this tool training may not provide significant practice with each tool, nor discuss any intermediate or advanced techniques.
Not a member? If you love the class and want more shop time we offer great incentives for new members on the day of the workshop.
Click here to learn more about membership at Maker Cube.
Safety First
General attire requirements:

Safety Glasses (participants must bring their own eye protection, if they do not have eye protection a pair of safety glasses can be purchased at Maker Cube’s front counter)
Mask (if you have sensitivities to sawdust/airborne dust)
Closed-toe shoes
Long hair tied back
No loose jewelry or cords
No long sleeved shirts or loose clothing

What is the age limit for the class?
The minimum age for participants is 14. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian provide supervision during the class.
Where can I park?
Maker Cube’s parking lot has ample space available. Should the lot reach capacity, there is additional street parking along 206A St.
How do I cancel or reschedule a class?
Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified by email to info@makercube.ca at least 24 hours in advance of the class. No refunds will be provided for late cancellation, and a re-booking fee of 50% of the cost of the class will be applied to reschedule a class.
Processing fees not refunded.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the class for sign-in and to ensure it starts on time, those arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be able to attend. In the event of low registration, the class will be canceled and participants registered will be rescheduled to an alternate class date.
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MIG Welding Basics
2026-03-22 13:00 - 16:00
Take home your very own rocket stove in this introductory welding class!

In this introductory level MIG welding orientation, you can get hands on experience with tools in the metal shop and learn the step by step process to create clean strong welds. You will carry out several operations to prep your material, tack your pieces and lay a simple bead. This process aims to make you comfortable using the tools and gain welding experience. All of this combined will make your very own rocket stove!
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm (please note the class may exceed 3 hours and go until 4:30)
Maximum Participants: four (4)
**Please note registration closes 24 hours prior to class**
Class Goals: You will learn the proper safety procedures and the routine set up to weld confidently. By the end of the class you will have gained experience in: prepping and cleaning stock for a weld, tacking a weld, creating T joints and the outside corners of welds, and fitting a MIG weld into your project. The final project will be a rocket stove you can proudly take home and use.
Our instructor will explain the mechanics of each tool and carry out an orientation to demonstrate their function. You will be authorized to use the tools independently and receive ample practice time.
After the orientation, members at Maker Cube will be able to use the tools covered in the orientation on a regular basis after successful completion of the testing portion each tool.
Come to our workshop if :
You want to increase your exposure to welding
You are not scared of a few sparks flying (literally)
You want to make your own iron man suit
Not a member? If you love the class and want more shop time we offer great incentives for new members on the day of the workshop. Click here to learn more about membership at Maker Cube.
Safety First
Required:

Welding Mask (We strongly recommended that participants bring their own welding shield, if a participant does not have a welding mask, a sanitized welding mask will be provided)
Safety Glasses (participants must bring their own eye protection, if they do not have eye protection a pair of safety glasses can be purchased at Maker Cube’s front counter)
Closed Toed Shoes (preferably boots)
Denim jeans
Long sleeves
Long hair tied back
No loose jewelry
No flammable materials (synthetic material such as polyester,nylon etc.)

Recommended:

Steel toed boots
A baseball cap

Prerequisites: None
Tools Learned:

Angle Grinders
MIG welder

About the Instructor :

Corey Gerard – Welding Instructor at Maker Cube
Corey’s interest in fabrication began in 2012 when he started working for a water jet company. After a few years of building a strong skill set in metallurgy, precision measures and water jet cutting, Corey began a new career path working for foundation mechanical. At his new career he has expanded his welding skills while learning how to build brewery equipment and gained experience in laser cutting, graphic design and brewing beer!
In his space time when he’s not tinkering at Maker Cube, Corey enjoys; rock climbing in the summer, snow boarding in the winter, playing guitar and drinking an ice cold beer.
FAQS
What is the age limit for the class?
The minimum age for participants is 14. Participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian provide supervision during the class.
Where can I park ?
Maker Cube’s parking lot has ample space available. Should the lot reach capacity, there is street parking along 206A St.
How do I cancel or reschedule a class?
Refunds or credit for future classes will only be provided if we are notified by email to info@makercube.ca at least 24 hours in advance of the class. No refunds will be provided for late cancellation, and a re-booking fee of 50% of the cost of the class will be applied to reschedule a class.
Processing fees not refunded.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the class for sign-in and to ensure it starts on time, those arriving more than 5 minutes late will not be able to attend. In the event of low registration, the class will be canceled and participants registered will be rescheduled to an alternate class date.
For more information about membership, visit http://makercube.ca/how-to-become-a-maker
