Sawdust Studios

07/19/2025

Ever wondered what our shop actually looks like? 🪵✨

This is Sawdust Studios in its natural habitat – real sawdust on real workbenches, where SawStops and hand planes live side by side, and that incredible tree shelf was crafted by our founder Cruz himself.

No pristine showroom here. Just the beautiful mess of actual making, professional-grade tools that love being used, and workbenches where "I could never do that" becomes "I can't believe I just made this."

This is where intimidation ends and your next masterpiece begins.

Ready to add your own sawdust to the mix?

📸 Huge thanks to MVA (Mosteller Visual Arts) for capturing the real magic of our space!

📍 3150 Paris Rd, Columbia, MO
📧 shop@sawdust247.com

07/17/2025

📅 IT'S OFFICIAL! Mark your calendars, patrons!

The Sawdust Family Reunion: 5-Year Patron Celebration

🗓️ Saturday, August 23
⏰ 4-8pm
📍 Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd
🌮 Discada tacos
🍺 Cold drinks
🎯 Yard games
🏠 Shop tours
🎁 Tool raffle
📸 Photo ops

Who's invited? Every single person who has been part of our story. If you've enjoyed your time here through a workshop, membership, apprenticeship, team event, talked about us to anyone, and believe people can create beautiful things with their own hands—this celebration is FOR YOU.
Bring your family, bring your stories, bring your project photos!

Cruz is cooking, so we need numbers! Please RSVP: shop@sawdust247.com by Saturday, August 16

Can't wait to celebrate 5 incredible years with all of you! 🎉
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07/14/2025

🌟 TWO CAMPS DOWN, TWO TO GO! 🌟

Our first summer camps were INCREDIBLE! Watching young makers discover what they're capable of creating never gets old.

✨ What happened:
✅Kids built treasure chests, bird feeders & Thor's hammers with REAL tools
✅Full-day campers enjoyed afternoon projects, movies & outdoor games
✅Every single camper left excited and asking "When can I come back?"

✨ What's coming:
📅 CAMP A: July 28-30 (Treasure chests & planter boxes!)
📅 CAMP B: August 4-6 (Thor's Hammer finale!)
Ages 6-16 | Morning & full-day options | Professional tools, expert guidance
Don't miss the final sessions!
Register: https://Sawdustclasses.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Summer%20Camp

07/11/2025

WHAT MAKES YOU A SAWDUST STUDIOS PATRON? 🤔

It's simpler than you might think:
✅ You've been here and enjoyed your time
✅ You've talked about us to anyone
✅ You believe people can create beautiful things with their own hands
That's it. You're a patron. You've supported our mission just by believing in what we do.

For 5 years, our patrons have proven that when you give people access to quality tools and remove the gatekeeping, magic happens. You've helped us show that EVERYONE is born to create.

So we're throwing a party. Because every cutting board made, every story shared, every 'I can't believe I just built that!' moment happened because of YOU.
Stay tuned for details... 👀

07/11/2025

🌊 MIDWEEK MAGIC IS BACK! 🌊

Look at these stunning results from our sold-out workshops 👆

This isn't just about making furniture—it's about discovering what you're really made of.

Some people spend $1,200+ buying a river table.
Others spend $350 learning they're capable of creating something extraordinary with their own hands.

✨ Wednesday, August 6 & 13
⏰ 6:00-8:30 PM each night
💪 $350 to prove what you're capable of
Transform ordinary Wednesday evenings into something remarkable. Walk away with both a stunning table AND the confidence that comes from creating something beautiful.
Ready to remember who you are beyond your job title?
📸 Photo credit: Trisha Splitter

07/10/2025

AUGUST IS LOADED. 🔥

Here's everything coming your way this month at Sawdust Studios:

🌊 River Epoxy Tables - Turn rough lumber into conversation starters (Aug 6 & 13)
🧩 Better Together Series - Adventures are better shared. Bring your person and create side by side (Aug 8 & 29)
🔨 Kids Camp B - Thor's Hammer edition. Ages 6-16. Future makers, assemble! (Aug 4-6)
📚 Little Library Workshop - Build something that keeps giving back to your neighborhood (Aug 19)
🎉 5-YEAR FAMILY REUNION - Celebrating every workshop taker, member, and maker who's been part of our story (Aug 22)

Plus: Our apprentices are mastering "Everything Epoxy" all month long.
Ready to discover what your hands can do? August is your month to build something awesome.
Book at sawdust247.com or email us at shop@sawdust247.com. Let's make something remarkable together.

07/01/2025

Whoop whoop! Front page news!

On today's front page:
— Summer camp teaches woodworking
— Hearing for MU Health Care, Anthem affirms impasse
— Keeping yourself safe on July Fourth
— States prepare to lose money if "Big, Beautiful" bill passes
Subscribers can view the e-edition at https://www.columbiamissourian.com/eedition/?utm_source=SocialNewsDesk&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SND_scheduled_post

07/01/2025

Our woodworking summer camps are in full swing, and we’re thrilled to share the spotlight! We’re so proud of what we’re building at Sawdust Studios — making woodworking accessible and fun for everyone!

Sawdust Studios is self-described as community woodworking.

06/26/2025

Say hello to our handmade walnut pour-over coffee makers ☕🌰
Sleek, simple, and seriously good-looking—these beauties will be available this weekend at the Columbia Farmers Market!

Order yours now and we’ll throw in a Sawdust Studios mug for $80.
Nothing beats pour-over coffee when it comes to taste and style.

Get yours while they last!

06/24/2025

🪑 HOLY SAWDUST! 🪑

Our July Adirondack Chair Workshop just SOLD OUT - and we're still a month away!
The response has been absolutely incredible. Between everyone falling in love with these chairs at our Farmer's Market booth and our Apprentices raving about the project, we knew this would be popular... but WOW.

🔥 JULY 14-15 = OFFICIALLY FULL 🔥
But here's the thing - we're already getting messages asking "When's the next one?"
So we're thinking... SEPTEMBER? 🤔

If you missed out on July (or if you're just hearing about this now), drop a comment below with "SEPTEMBER!" and we'll make sure you're the FIRST to know when we announce the next dates.
This might be our last Adirondack workshop before winter, so if you want to build that $600+ heirloom chair for $325... this could be your chance.
Comment "SEPTEMBER!" below if you want in! 👇

06/24/2025

🔥 THE NEW BOOTH IS A HIT! 🔥

Another incredible Saturday at Columbia Farmers Market! Our redesigned booth had people stopping, staring, and asking all the right questions.

We loved every conversation about what we're building at Sawdust Studios - from curious first-timers wondering "Could I really learn to do this?" to seasoned makers wanting to know about our 24/7 shop access and Apprenticeship Program.

And watching kids discover our handcrafted wooden toys? Pure magic. There's something special about toys made to last generations - not break after a week.

✨ Been thinking about checking us out? The farmers market is the perfect low-pressure way to:
→ See what we're all about
→ Touch and feel our handcrafted pieces
→ Ask all your questions (no commitment!)
→ Pick up something beautiful for your home
Every Saturday, 8am-12pm at Columbia Farmers Market. Come find us under the big "BUILD SOMETHING AWESOME" banner - we promise you'll leave inspired about what your hands can create.
Because here's what we know: You're more capable than you think. And we can't wait to prove it to you.
Photo credit: The incredible for capturing these perfect moments! 📸

06/24/2025

⚡ ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! ⚡

CAMP A starts MONDAY (June 30-July 2) and we're down to the final spots!

Don't let your young maker miss out on creating:
🔨 Bird feeders that actually attract birds
🔨 Treasure chests with working hinges
🔨 Planter boxes they'll proudly display

Limited spots remaining in our other sessions:
📅 CAMP A: July 28-30
📅 CAMP B: July 7-9 & August 4-6 (Thor's Hammer, Coasters, Secret Book Box awaits!)

NEW: Sawdust Studios camp t-shirts! $20 each - perfect for protecting their clothes while they create something awesome.
Ages 6-16 | Morning & full-day options | Professional tools, expert guidance
Register before it's too late:
https://Sawdustclasses.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Summer%20Camp