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RAD Pass: Intro to Woodworking: Charcuterie Boards with John Henley
RAD Pass Workshop
Please note: This workshop is being offered exclusively through RAD Pass. To read more about RAD Pass and to register for this workshop, please click on the link above. The program is open to any Allegheny County resident (age 18+) with a library card.
Intro to Woodworking: Charcuterie Boards!
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 10am-1pm
Description: Make your own charcuterie board in this introductory workshop! Students will explore the foundations of woodworking—from milling a slab into a project board, to dowel joints, to finishing—with a simple and fun project. In class, students can make design choices ranging from size, species, to contrast. Come with no woodworking experience and leave with a handmade functional object that’s perfect to give as a gift—or to keep for yourself!
Tuition & Materials: All tuition and materials are complimentary thanks to RAD Pass!
Location: Contemporary Craft – Timmons Studios, Wood Studio (5688 Butler St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201)
Cancellations: Cancellations are decided one business day before the start date. If workshops must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified via email.
If you require accessibility accommodations, please let us know by calling 412.261.7003 and we are happy to assist you.
About the Artist
John Henley is a woodworker, designer, and researcher who creates functional objects that build connection with the materials, landscapes, and people surrounding us. John received a B.Des in Industrial Design from Carnegie Mellon University and served as an apprentice for master woodworker Tadao Arimoto. Having grown up in Oregon and now based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, John’s interest in the landscape—both natural and built—impacts his work, which combines traditional craft practices and contemporary praxis. John has received multiple awards and residencies, including a fellowship with the Steve Jobs Archive and, currently, an apprenticeship with Contemporary Craft, where he is supporting arts education while maintaining a studio practice.
