Sawdust Studios

Every single one of those smiles walked in the door not knowing what they were capable of. Every single one walked out knowing. That's what we do here. 🪚

This summer, Sawdust Studios is offering five unique woodworking camps for young makers ages 4–18 — and every single camper goes home with projects they built with their own hands. No experience needed. Just curiosity and the courage to try.

🌲 Woodland Creatures — Ages 4–10 | Jun 29–Jul 1
⚔️ Warrior of the Woodshop — Ages 6–16 | Jul 13–15
🕵️ Spy Camp — Ages 6–16 | Jul 27–29
🪵 Sawdust Essentials — Ages 6–16 | Aug 3–5
♟️ Master Makers — Ages 10–18 | Aug 17–19

Starting at $250 · 25% sibling discount · Half-day and full-day options available.

Spots are limited and going fast — first camp starts June 29!

👉 Register at sawdust247.com or click the link below.

Cruz's Lunch & Learn is finally happening — and you're invited.
Starting this June, every Wednesday at noon, Cruz takes over the shop floor to build something remarkable right in front of you. Watch him work from start to finish. Ask him anything. Then use your membership to get in the shop and build it yourself.
Free for members. $50 at the door for the public.
Follow our page so you don't miss the weekly build schedule.
Interested in membership? Learn more at www.sawdust247.com

From walnut to wow!
What starts as a black walnut sapling here in Missouri can become something that lasts for generations.
These pieces — lathe-turned bowls, charcuterie boards, and this Missouri cutout — all began as Missouri black walnut. From the standing tree, to the slab, to the finished piece, every step of the process happens with craftsmanship, patience, and an appreciation for the wood itself.
Missouri is famous for its black walnut, and for good reason. The grain, color, and character are unlike anything else.
Come see what local wood can become at The Store at Sawdust Studios.

Look what Cruz made for the market.
He doesn’t get a chance to just make things for fun on a whim very often… but every once in a while something like this happens.
How long do you think it took him to make this?
If you’ve ever taken a class with us, you’ve probably seen how ridiculously fast he can turn a chunk of wood into something beautiful.
But what IS it? A chicken? A fish? A leaf?
It’ll be at the market tomorrow from 8:00–12:00. Come see it in person.

Our apprentices have officially started this month’s apprenticeship project: steam-bent catch-all trays.
This project has been on our “someday” list for a long time, and we finally decided to dive in headfirst — learning right alongside our apprentices as we design, shape, steam, bend, and build these beautiful walnut trays from scratch.
Over the next few weeks they’ll: • glue up tray bottoms
• mill and shape the forms
• cut thin strips for the steam-bent rims
• build and use a steam chamber
• bend the sides and assemble everything into finished heirloom-quality trays
Last month’s project was collapsible cedar camp chairs, and they turned out AWESOME. Every month brings a completely different woodworking challenge, and honestly, the apprenticeship has become our favorite thing we offer at Sawdust Studios.
There’s something really special about consistently showing up, learning new skills, and building things you never thought you could make with your own hands. It genuinely becomes life-changing for a lot of people.
If you’ve ever thought about making woodworking part of your life, this is a really good month to jump in.
Ask about our apprenticeship program.
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From apprentice to maker.
This is the first piece we’re featuring from one of our own — Dylan, a longtime member of Sawdust Studios.
This lathe-turned cherry bowl measures 10” across, 4” tall, and about 3” deep at its lowest point. The natural color variation in the cherry gives it depth and warmth, and every detail has been carefully shaped and finished by hand.
Dylan started here as an apprentice and has been part of the shop for years. Pieces like this are exactly what makes this place special — people learning, growing, and turning raw material into something lasting.
Now it’s available in The Store at Sawdust Studios.
If you’ve ever wondered what you could make with the right tools and a little guidance — come see for yourself. Join the community workshop and start building something remarkable of your own.
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