Sawdust Studios

12/12/2025

You know someone who needs this.

Maybe they've been saying "I wish I could make things" for years. Maybe they're stressed, stuck in routine, craving something real. Maybe they just need permission to try.

This year, give them more than a gift card. Give them a welcoming woodshop community where beginners become builders, where mistakes are part of the journey, and where they'll discover what their hands can do.

Gift cards available now at sawdust247.com

12/10/2025

Handmade gifts. New skills. New friends.
The last few weeks have been full of new and familiar faces in the shop — building gifts and memories for the holidays. 🎄🛠️
We’re so grateful for this community and the chance to share the joy of making with you all.
Want in? Classes are filling fast — don’t miss out! 🤝✨
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12/10/2025

🪵 JANUARY IS CUTTING BOARD MONTH 🪵
This is the ONLY month we're offering cutting board workshops for the next six months. If you've been thinking about making one, now's the time.
From beginner-friendly boards to advanced techniques, we've got something for everyone:

📅 JANUARY WORKSHOPS:

Jan 5
Small Cutting Board - 9-11am - $79
Medium Cutting Board - 5:30-7:30pm - $99

Jan 7 & 8 - 2 NIGHTS
Illusion Cutting Board - 5:30-7:30pm - $175

Jan 12
Large Cutting Board - 9-11am - $119
XL Cutting Board w/ Juice Groove - 5:30-7:30pm - $149

Jan 16
Better Together: Split & Share - 5:30-7:30pm - $119/duo

Jan 19 - MLK DAY
Kids Mini Camp (Ages 8-14)
Half-Day: 9am-12pm - $125
Full-Day: 9am-3pm - $199
Sibling discount available!

Jan 26 & 28 - 2 NIGHTS
End Grain Cutting Board - 5:30-7:30pm - $199

Jan 30
Accessorize Your Cutting Board - 5:30-7:30pm - $49
(Bring any wooden board to refresh, engrave, add feet, juice groove, or handle!)

Space is limited for each workshop.

Register now: https://Sawdustclasses.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Workshops

After January, we're moving on to new themes. Don't miss your chance! ✨

Sawdust Studios is a minority-owned woodworking space in Columbia, Missouri. We offer 24/7 shop access to members, classes to the community, and custom woodworking. Our mission is to make woodworking accessible by providing professional tools, space, and mentorship to help people achieve their wood

12/10/2025

MLK Day = No School = The Perfect Day for Camp 🪵

Instead of another day on screens, give your kid an experience they'll actually remember.

Kids Mini Camp on January 19th: real woodworking skills, professional tools (safely supervised!), and a cutting board they made themselves.

Half-day (9-12pm, $125) or full-day (9am-3pm, $199) • Ages 6-16

Sibling discount available!

Space is limited - https://Sawdustclasses.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Camps%20at%20Sawdust

This is how kids discover what they're capable of. ✨

11/28/2025

Black Friday Gift Card Special! 🎁

Skip the stuff nobody needs. Give capability instead.

Our gift cards unlock Columbia's premier woodworking community — workshops, memberships, apprenticeships, custom table builds, and more.

Save 5% with code BLACKFRIDAY25

Expires 12/7/25
👉 Shop now: sawdust247.com
Pro tools. Expert guidance. No gatekeeping.

Schedule your appointment online Sawdust Studios

11/23/2025

Let's talk about what $200,000+ in professional tools actually gets you.

Three SawStop table saws (the ones that stop if they touch skin). Two router tables. Professional-grade planers and joiners. Band saws. Drill presses. A wall of clamps that would make any woodworker jealous.

And that's just the beginning.

Setting up a shop like ours would cost most people $20,000-30,000 minimum. Plus garage space. Plus maintenance. Plus the knowledge of what to actually buy.

SAWDUST STUDIOS MEMBERSHIP GIVES YOU ALL OF IT:

🔨 24/7 Access
Walk in at 6am before work. Stop by at midnight when inspiration hits. Build on YOUR schedule, not ours.

🔨 $200K+ in Professional Equipment
SawStop table saws, 15" and 24" planers, 8" and 12" joiners, mortisers, sanders, routers, drills, and tools you didn't even know existed.

🔨 Zero Maintenance Headaches
Something breaks? We fix it. Blade needs changing? Already done. You just show up and create.

🔨 Expert Guidance Available
Staff available during regular hours to answer questions, troubleshoot problems, or just chat about your project.

🔨 Community of Makers
Members who share tips freely, celebrate your wins, and help when you're stuck. Some come for the tools, stay for the people.

🔨 Flexible Payment Options
Starting at $60 every 2 weeks. No massive upfront investment. Cancel with 30 days notice.

THE MATH IS SIMPLE:

Own your own shop: $20,000+ investment + ongoing costs + space + maintenance

Sawdust membership: $120/month for access to everything

That dining table you want to build? The bookshelf you've been sketching? The cutting boards for Christmas gifts?

You can build all of it here.

WITHOUT buying $20K in tools you'll use twice a year.
WITHOUT losing your garage to equipment.
WITHOUT figuring out maintenance and repairs.

Just walk in. Build. Walk out with something you made.

Ready to get started?

📅 Book a $60 Safety Clinic (required for membership)
🔑 Choose your membership plan
🔨 Get your key fob for 24/7 access
✨ Start building

Learn more: sawdust247.com/membership

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

Sawdust Studios is a minority-owned woodworking space in Columbia, Missouri. We offer 24/7 shop access to members, classes to the community, and custom woodworking. Our mission is to make woodworking accessible by providing professional tools, space, and mentorship to help people achieve their wood

11/22/2025

THE WAITING GAME IS OVER.

We're unveiling something new for 2026, and it changes everything about how workshops work at Sawdust Studios.

Starting January, we're moving to monthly themed workshops. One focus per month. Limited runs throughout the year.

🪵 Want to make a cutting board? January or August. That's it.
✨ Dreaming of an epoxy project? Mark your calendar for July.

This isn't about artificial scarcity. It's about genuine focus—better prep, refined instruction, workshops that actually feel special.

The 2026 Theme Calendar:
🪵 January - Cutting Boards
💝 February - Valentine/Companion Workshops
🥄 March - Kitchen Utensils
☀️ April - Outdoor Furniture
🌟 May - Member Appreciation
🌀 June - Turning
✨ July - Everything Epoxy
🪵 August - Cutting Boards (Part 2)

January workshops are being added to the site now. Full 2026 calendar launches January 1 on our brand new website.

Can't wait for your theme? Private groups (starting at $500) aren't bound by the calendar—build anything, anytime.

👉 Stay tuned. This is happening.

11/19/2025

🧀 BETTER TOGETHER: COMPANION CHARCUTERIE BOARDS 🧀
THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21!

Where being a beginner is the beginning of everything.
Looking for something different to do this Friday night? Bring your favorite person and create stunning hardwood serving boards that nest together perfectly—just like the connection you share.

What makes this workshop special:

You and your companion will each select beautiful hardwoods, collaborate on your first cut to ensure the boards nest seamlessly, then design the rest individually. It's the perfect balance of teamwork and personal expression.

✨ Date Night - Skip the usual dinner and create something you'll use for years
✨ Friend Outing - Turn ordinary Friday plans into an unforgettable experience
✨ Family Gathering - Bond over creating something meaningful together

🗓️ Friday, November 21 | 6-8 PM
💰 $150 covers BOTH participants
📍 Sawdust Studios, 3150 Paris Rd

No woodworking experience needed—just bring someone who makes you feel brave and discover what your hands can create. Everyone leaves with a smile from ear to ear!

Limited spots remaining - reserve your workbench at sawdust247.com
Build Something Remarkable. Together.

Schedule your appointment online Sawdust Studios

11/17/2025

🔥 WORKSHOPS FILLING FAST! 🔥

We've already made 30 cutting boards, turned dozens of pens, and created enough Christmas ornaments to deck out half of Columbia. (Susan from Monday's ornament class said she had so much fun that "no one will believe her" - that's the energy we're talking about!)

There are still a few spots left in these Gift Giving Workshops:
🖊️ 4 HANDCRAFTED PENS + ENGRAVING | $150
→ Tuesday, Dec 16, 6pm-9pm
🪵 3 MEDIUM CUTTING BOARDS + ENGRAVING | $250
→ Tuesday, Dec 2, 9am-12pm
🧀 3 CHARCUTERIE BOARDS + ENGRAVING | $180
→ Tuesday, Dec 2, 6pm-9pm
☕ 3 SETS OF COASTERS + ENGRAVING | $150
→ Tuesday, Dec 9, 9am-12pm
❄️ UP TO 8 CHRISTMAS ICICLE ORNAMENTS | $150
→ Tuesday, Dec 9, 6pm-9pm

NEW! THANKSGIVING BREAK WORKSHOPS 🦃
Ready to level up? Join us for our special Hostess with the Mostest workshops - two-day intensives where you'll create show-stopping centerpieces for your table.
BEAST OF THE FEAST: Huge End-Grain Cutting Board with Juice Groove | $250
The finest cutting board money can buy. Period.
→ Monday & Tuesday, Nov 24-25, 12-2:30pm
OPTICAL ILLUSION BOARD | $175
Everyone will be so impressed (and confused about how you made it).
→ Monday & Tuesday, Nov 24-25, 6-8:30pm
15 spots available in each workshop!

What's Included:
✓ All premium materials and tools
✓ Expert instruction
✓ Custom engraving options (where applicable)
✓ Multiple finished pieces to take home

Can't make these dates? Book a private workshop with your crew. Starting at $500.
Register now at sawdust247.com - spots are going fast!

Let's build something remarkable. 🎁

11/07/2025

Your crew. Our tools. Something awesome in the making.

We've opened up our calendar for private events—because the best gatherings aren't about watching someone else do something. They're about discovering what you can do together.

Family reunions. Friend groups. Team offsites. Bachelor parties. Holiday gatherings.

Pick any of our workshops or dream up something custom. Build solo projects everyone takes home, or tackle one epic group build together.

Not sure where to start? We've got you. We'll help you find the perfect project for your group.

Email shop@sawdust247.com or call (573) 333-SAWS to claim your date.

11/06/2025

(The #1 reason people hesitate to join?

"I don't know what I'd even make."

We hear you. Staring at an empty workbench with infinite possibilities can be paralyzing.

That's why we created Sawdust Projects.

Choose from beginner-friendly kits with everything included:

🔨 Charcuterie Board – $30
🔨 Cutting Boards (set of 2) – $40
🔨 Wooden Spoons & Spatulas (up to ten!) – $20
🔨 Hand-Turned Pens (4 pens)– $20
🔨 Beer Tote – Coming soon!

Each kit includes:
✓ Premium hardwood (walnut or hickory)
✓ All hardware and materials
✓ Step-by-step VIDEO instruction

And here's the thing—our videos aren't just good. They're educator-approved.

"I've been in education for 50 years and this is as good of an instructional video as I've ever seen." – Tony S.

"I watch woodworking videos all the time and learned more from one Sawdust video than any other." – Jeff H.

Watch for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zU8jU2RujkYhdxNlAiFQQ

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Join Sawdust Studios (flexible plans from $60 every 2 weeks)
2. Choose your project kit ($20-40)
3. Follow the video at your own pace
4. Use our 24/7 shop access and $200K+ in professional tools
5. Walk out with something you made

Members: Just tell us which kit you want. We'll charge your card on file. Pick it up and start building.

That dining table you've been dreaming about? It starts with a $20 wooden spoon.

Ready to get started?

Learn more: sawdust247.com/membership
Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zU8jU2RujkYhdxNlAiFQQ

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

11/05/2025

The #1 reason people hesitate to join?

"I don't know what I'd even make."

We hear you. Staring at an empty workbench with infinite possibilities can be paralyzing.

That's why we created Sawdust Projects.

Choose from beginner-friendly kits with everything included:

🔨 Charcuterie Board – $30
🔨 Cutting Boards (set of 2) – $30
🔨 Wooden Spoons & Spatulas – $20
🔨 Hand-Turned Pens – $20
🔨 Beer Tote – Coming soon!

Each kit includes:
✓ Premium hardwood (walnut or hickory)
✓ All hardware and materials
✓ Step-by-step VIDEO instruction

And here's the thing—our videos aren't just good. They're educator-approved.

"I've been in education for 50 years and this is as good of an instructional video as I've ever seen." – Tony S.

"I watch woodworking videos all the time and learned more from one Sawdust video than any other." – Jeff H.

Watch for yourself: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zU8jU2RujkYhdxNlAiFQQ

HERE'S HOW IT WORKS:

1. Join Sawdust Studios (flexible plans from $60 every 2 weeks)
2. Choose your project kit ($20-40)
3. Follow the video at your own pace
4. Use our 24/7 shop access and $200K+ in professional tools
5. Walk out with something you made

Members: Just tell us which kit you want. We'll charge your card on file. Pick it up and start building.

That dining table you've been dreaming about? It starts with a $20 wooden spoon.

Ready to get started?

Learn more: sawdust247.com/membership
Watch our videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zU8jU2RujkYhdxNlAiFQQ

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