Charcuterie Board Woodworking Workshop

Design and make your own sustainable charcuterie board at this London workshop



3 hours Class size 1 to 4 guests    

  £110 - £120 (£120 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £110/guest for 4 guests)

Design your board shape!

Design Your Board Shape

Choose your wood blank from a couple of varieties of timber and design your own board shape. Mark it out onto the wood. Let your creativity flow!


Cut on the bandsaw

Cut on the Bandsaw

Using a bandsaw, carefully cut out your shape! Bandsaws are a safe and satisfying tool to use - see your design come to life!


Edge sanding

Edge Sanding

Using table top sanding machines, you’ll sand the edge of the boards to refine the shape. We’ve been told by our students this step is very therapeutic!


Drill the handle

Drill the Handle

Using the drill press, you’ll drill out the handle hole for your board. The wood shavings from this step are beautifully tactile.


Orbital Sanding

Orbital Sanding

Using an orbital sander and a bit of hand sanding as well, you’ll get your board super smooth and ready for some oil!


Oiling

Oiling

Using our non toxic and food safe oil, you’ll finish your boards and watch the wood grain come to life! This step is the most exciting because of the dramatic change in the wood!


Finish!

Finish

Revel in the knowledge that you made this beautiful object with your own two hands! Take it home and let it dry over night before using it to serve yourself a feast of charcuterie to celebrate!


Looking for hands-on woodworking classes in London? Join Harry and Johanna from Variegate and learn how to design and make a sustainable charcuterie board for your home using offcuts from their furniture projects!
First of all, ensuring everyone's safety is paramount, so we'll conduct a comprehensive safety briefing, familiarising you with the tools we'll be using.
Next, it's time to unleash your creativity! You'll handpick a piece of wood sourced from the offcuts of our furniture business. Whether you wish to design a custom board shape or use one of our stencils, the choice is entirely yours.
Under our expert guidance, you'll bring your design to life using a bandsaw and then refine and perfect it with a variety of tools at your disposal; hand sandpaper, an orbital sander, and a disc/belt sander. You'll achieve a smooth and polished finish that showcases the natural beauty of the wood.
To protect and enhance your charcuterie board, you'll learn how to apply mineral oil and get a quick rundown on how to properly care for your board.
Our practical woodworking classes are comprehensive and designed for complete beginners, so no prior knowledge or experience with woodworking is needed. Give the gift of creativity and craft to yourself or a loved one!

Upcoming dates for Charcuterie Board Woodworking Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 11 Oct 2026, 12:51am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

11 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 28 Nov 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 3pm-6pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 3pm-6pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 3pm-6pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 11am-2pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 3pm-6pm
What you'll get
All tools and wood needed to craft your charcuterie board to take home.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for beginners -- no prior woodworking experience needed. Difficulty level 2 out of 5. Nice and easy!
What to bring
A water bottle, a snack, hair tie, closed toe shoes such as sneakers. Wear something you don't mind getting dusty and no clothing with loose flowy sleeves!
Location

Variegate @POW Workshops - Variegate Inside POW Workshops, 41-43 Standard Rd, London NW10 6HF

our closest tube station is North Acton on the central line.

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Recent reviews of Charcuterie Board Woodworking Workshop

  • 5/5 from Erin Kirby, attended Sep 2026: This class was fantastic! I went solo and felt welcomed immediately. The whole process from designing and cutting, to shaping and sanding, was really fun. And I love the board I made! Thank you Johanna!
  • 5/5 from Louise McLean, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic place, the teacher was very clear informative and friendly. I gave it as a present for my husband and we throughly enjoyed. We came away tow two beautiful boards. I can very much recommended this course.
  • 5/5 from Alex Harston, attended Aug 2026: Johanna was awesome! Friendly, engaged and super knowledgeable, had a fantastic time
  • 5/5 from Ayesha Riad, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic class Learned a lot Teacher was really nice and patient So happy with my end product and a great experience.
  • 5/5 from Andra Stancu, attended Jul 2026: We did the charcuterie board making class with Johanna. We were taught how to use the band saw, belt sander, bobbin sander, orbital sander to make our own design of board from sapele wood. At the end we finished them with hemp oil and beeswax. An awesome class! We both really enjoyed it and would wholeheartedly recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Val Dawson, attended Jul 2026: Fantastic class. Our tutor Johanna was a great teacher and with her help I made a really lovely charcuterie board. It was so rewarding and I highly recommend her class.
  • 5/5 from Priya Patel, attended Jun 2026: The teacher was great and very informative. We created charcuterie boards from scratch and the process was broken down to give a real idea of how they are made. The class takes approximately 3 hours to complete and you can have as many breaks as you wish, with access to a kitchen and water and toilets. The best part was learning the process of how it's made and being able to actually use the high tech machinery on site to make the boards, would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking to do a class, groups are also welcome so perfect team activity day for friends, colleagues and families.
  • 5/5 from Nicole Fitzpatrick, attended Jun 2026: I took my partner to this class as a birthday gift, and while he was initially a bit sceptical about making a charcuterie board, he was quickly won over by the creative possibilities. He ended up having a great time and being really happy with the board he made.  It's a brilliant gift for someone who likes making things with their hands (and eating cured meats and picky bits). After an early woodworking failure at school, I wasn't at all confident in my abilities, but Johanna's instructions were great, and with her guidance, I was able to bring my vision to life.  This project is a great introduction to woodworking. You get to use some fun tools to make something practical that's totally doable within the time allowed and provides the opportunity to be creative. There were three people in our class so everyone got plenty of time and attention, and each of our boards looked so different, but they all turned out so well.  It was such fun way to spend a few hours and then to get to take home a unique piece. I can't wait to have people over for cheese and charcuterie and be able to brag that I made the board myself. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Alexander Nugee, attended May 2026: Excellent class. The teacher was really great, introduced everything clearly, we felt supported in creating our own design. It was really satisfying to use all the power tools and learn why they’re used, and the end result looks amazing. Friends and family can’t believe they aren’t professional. Now keen to do more woodworking and will be back for another class soon. Thanks again for an amazing experience!
  • 5/5 from Anita Sriram, attended May 2026: Amazing class! Made charcuterie boards and got lots of information about wood and different types of tools to make the actual board! Had a great time and very satisfying. Was supported through the whole experience and had an amazing teacher!
  • 5/5 from Guy Fuhrer, attended May 2026: Very fun class - the boards looks great defo recommend
  • 5/5 from Sue Jefferies, attended Apr 2026: My son and I did the charcuterie board workshop and had the best time. Johanna is a great teacher - relaxed and clear, making it really enjoyable. We took home two boards we were really proud of - thanks for a great morning!
  • 5/5 from Kathleen Brien, attended Apr 2026: Amazed at how professional the boards turned out. Was such a lovely afternoon and the teacher was very informative and welcoming.
  • 5/5 from Mae Triplitt, attended Mar 2026: Highly recommend! Such a fun class and amazing teacher.
  • 5/5 from Naziya Zhakupova, attended Mar 2026: Really enjoyed our lesson with Johanna. The location is beautiful and everything was clearly explained
  • 5/5 from Sabrina Di Monaco, attended Mar 2026: Such a great class! I would really recommend it to anyone if you are new to woodworking and want to do something fun with your weekend, we were really supported and looked after.
  • 5/5 from Katerina, attended Mar 2026: Amazing class - we had a great experience and got to go home with beautiful boards!
  • 5/5 from Roisin McNulty, attended Feb 2026: This class was SO much fun. We each made our own charcuterie board in whatever design we wanted. Our instructor helped us along the way but didn't micro manage or hover. It was a super cool experience - so nice to do something with your hands and bring home your board that day. Would definitely recommend if you're thinking about it!
  • 5/5 from Maria Lanshakova, attended Feb 2026: We had such a wonderful time at the class! It was fun, informative, and we loved the result of our work so much. We would definitely recommend visiting!
  • 5/5 from Jim, attended Feb 2026: This course was world class for someone dipping their toe into wood working. Great fun, the right level of complexity and I learned a lot. I would highly recommend it!
  • 5/5 from Kathleen Hardy, attended Feb 2026: Awesome class, teacher was so lovely and knowledgeable! Highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Lucia Tsoi, attended Feb 2026: Had the best time at the charcuterie board woodworking workshop with Johanna! Johanna is super friendly and a great instructor - she took the time to explain the process and all the tools clearly, showing us how we could bring each of our ideas to life. Would absolutely recommend this workshop to anyone curious about woodworking. Thanks again Johanna!
  • 5/5 from Sue Gregory, attended Feb 2026: We really enjoyed the Charcuterie Board workshop. Mad us want to do more woodworking classes. I would defiantly recommend this class.
  • 5/5 from Rachael Hill, attended Feb 2026: The class was amazing. Thank you so much. We had a blast :-)
  • 5/5 from Abi Hood, attended Feb 2026: Great class! Beginner friendly, small group (3 people) and very practical - I was constantly doing something and learning new things for the full 3 hours. Johanna was very knowledgeable and encouraging, making the experience really enjoyable. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Madeleine, attended Nov 2025: I had a fantastic time with Johanna making my board - she was super kind, patient with me when I was taking an age to sand (who knew it was so therapeutic to sand?!) and she was super informative about all the tools and skills I was using when making the board. The time flew by and before I knew it I was oiling the board for that final finish. Wonderful workshop, I enjoyed every minute of it (and might have a bit of a woodworking bug now!)
  • 5/5 from Viviana Fulfuc, attended Nov 2025: Amazing class! Did not expect this being so good. It was a very fun class and very insightful as well. Johanna was really knowledgeable and skilled and a great teacher! Would definitely do this again or booking a different class with her. Really happy I picked this!
  • 5/5 from Ophélie Barbet, attended Nov 2025: Thank you so much Johanna for your welcome and a wonderful workshop, guiding us through the process of making our boards. We were complete beginners and by the end of the workshop, we felt a lot more accomplished! We had a great time designing, cutting, and sanding our boards - can’t wait to use them time and again in the years to come. It’s such a satisfying feeling to come home with our own hand crafted item. Highly recommended!
  • 5/5 from Joey Mazars, attended Oct 2025: Amazing workshop, I had so much fun and learned a lot. Would 100% recommend
  • 5/5 from Jonny Dyble, attended Oct 2025: This was such a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon! Johanna made the class really fun, and we’re so happy with the boards we made, they turned out great! I’d wholeheartedly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Carmen Yip, attended Aug 2025: The charcuterie board woodworking class was amazing! Johanna is so kind and walks you through each step with so much detail so you’ll definitely end up with a board you’re happy with! Would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Annett Berling, attended Aug 2025: As a small family of three, we were able to take a fantastic workshop with Johanna. The hours flew by, and at the end, we held a unique, handmade piece in our hands. Johanna was always available to provide support and explanations, and even the technical details were easy to understand. We highly recommend this course, even for those with inexperienced hands, to learn new things and develop ourselves further. Thank you for the great time!
  • 5/5 from Sonja Brehm, attended Aug 2025: We had a fantastic time and went home with two stunning boards! Johanna guided us through every step and was great at explaining everything. She’s an amazing teacher! Such a fun Saturday and would definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Misha Bobkov, attended Aug 2025: Had a great time making the charcuterie board. Lesson was very well run.
  • 5/5 from Tianyi Gao, attended Jun 2025: I had a lovely session with Johanna. She is kind, patient and professional in teaching wood craft techniques. The workshop location is in a spacious and quiet garden, you get to enjoy the calmness of nature. The timber material I got was a beautiful sapele, sustainability sourced. Overall I’ll rate this experience 10/10. Under Johanna’s guidance, the final product was so gorgeous.
  • 5/5 from Colin Bruce, attended Jun 2025: My wife and I had a very enjoyable three hours with Johanna. THe project of coming away with two chopping boards was very methodically demonstrated, using all the tools and machines available to shape and smooth an ordinary plank of British Ash wood! We were delighted with the end product which we will use in our kitchen. A very goodexperience and good value bearing in mind all thge paraphanalia available. Good fun! and differen! Colin Bruce
  • 5/5 from Emily Booth, attended Jun 2025: I had a lovely time! I was impressed by how tidy and organized the workshop was. The teacher was very nice and easy to chat with, and she also gave me tips/answered questions about some wood projects I'm doing myself too. It was interesting learning about all of the tools and getting a chance to use them/practice. The board looks great and I can't wait to use it!
  • 5/5 from Priya Denis, attended May 2025: I booked this workshop as an anniversary present for my other half as he loves all things creative and working with his hands. We both had an amazing time making our charcuterie boards! We got to choose the type of wood we wanted to use and managed to use our own design too! He loved using the tools and learning from Johanna. Johanna is a fantastic teacher and incredibly patient…even with people like me who doesn’t really have much creativity! I can’t wait to hear about more workshops from Johanna and Harry
  • 5/5 from Mrs. Xiaofei Han, attended May 2025: Excellent!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Tomlinson, attended Apr 2025: This was a fantastic, fun workshop. Johanna was very warm and friendly and explained everything really clearly. She helped when needed but was very good at standing back so we really felt the finished board was our work. We were all really pleased with what we made.
  • 5/5 from Vanessa Kirby, attended Apr 2025: So much fun - great teaching - very patient. And you walk out with something you've created!
  • 5/5 from William Colgate, attended Apr 2025: Johanna and Harry were great! I bought this as a gift for my autistic brother and they were very accomodating for him. He had so much fun and is very proud of his board! He said the class was 'marvellous'. :)
  • 5/5 from Vishal Chalishazar, attended Apr 2025: Great teaching and great experience woodworking!
  • 5/5 from Sophie, attended Mar 2025: We had a really fun afternoon making our charcuterie boards. Johanna and Harry were absolutely delightful - so friendly and encouraging and clearly very talented too. We went as a family with our teenage son and none of us had used equipment like that before. We were given a thorough (but fun!) safety talk and help with using all the equipment. We were encouraged to do everything ourselves (from initial design to final oiling) but Johanna and Harry were always there to gently step in if we needed a helping hand. A fantastic and memorable afternoon and we will certainly be recommending Johanna and Harry’s workshop to family and friends. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Saverio Campione, attended Mar 2025: Johanna was super engaging and helpful. I would love to have tried more complex woodwork, but as we know it can’t be rushed, and there’s only so much that can be achieved and completed in the hours available. The end product was exactly what I had pictured when I drew the design out.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Fretwel, attended Mar 2025: The class was so much fun, me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed learning about the process of wood working and then creating our own charcuterie boards! The 1:1 attention we received was so helpful and being a small class we were able to ask lots of questions. The teaching was top quality and felt very professional yet welcoming. We ran over 2 hours but it was great as we managed to finish and perfect our boards. We’d love to come back and make something else next time, as we feel we learned some great new skills!
  • 5/5 from Cecilia Weiler, attended Mar 2025: My husband and I absolutely loved this workshop! The hostess was inspiring, fun and incredibly experienced, the studio beautiful and well set up, and the guidance was just the right level to make us all feel like we both learned a lot and could use our own ideas to create beautiful cutting boards - we use ours every day!
  • 5/5 from Hannah Elise Harrison, attended Mar 2025: Excellent workshop, we had a lot of fun. Great teacher and would definitely recommend.
  • 5/5 from Louise Signard, attended Mar 2025: Super happy with the workshop I got as a gift! Spent a lovely afternoon with Harry and Johanna, while they explained everything step by step and let us do all the creative decisions and crafting. The space is also great, in the back of a huge garden, very bright and spacious. Left with a stunning board I can wait to show off to my friends! Absolutely recommend this workshop to anyone that has a crafty side ;)
  • 5/5 from Nick Knight Evans, attended Mar 2025: My wife bought me the workshop as a present and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Our host/teacher was really friendly and guided us expertly through the steps to making a charcuterie board. It was really fun to use all of the tools and the boards we made looked great once they had been sanded and oiled - much too good to cut cheese on!
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Hi there! We're Johanna and Harry, the dynamic duo behind Variegate.
We're professional woodworkers by trade, but empowering others to create with their own hands is something we both find incredibly fulfilling! If you've ever been curious to give woodworking a go yourself, one of our classes might be the best place to start. We're committed to ethical and sustainable practices as well - in each class you will be using offcuts from our projects to create your unique pieces of work.
We've been told that our classes make both the perfect solo or couple activity for a unique date idea and we've hosted students who've received our classes via gift card for a birthday gift, anniversary present, father's day or mother's day gift too!
We can't wait to meet you and hope to see you at our Acton workshop soon! xx

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