Build a Custom Wood Address Number Sign

You’ve probably seen beautiful handcrafted address signs like these on Etsy and at craft shows. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll build your own using reclaimed and rescued wood while learning practical woodworking skills along the way.

You’ll choose from a variety of woods and use their natural colors, grain, and character to create your design. Different species and pieces can be combined to create herringbone, chevron, diagonal, geometric, or completely original patterns. We’ll have both finished and unfinished wood available, giving you plenty of options for creating the look you want.

Some of the wood will be prepared and pre-cut so you can jump right into your design, but you’re also welcome to cut and shape your own pieces. We’ll show you the tools and techniques as we go, so no previous woodworking experience is required.

You’ll get hands-on experience laying out your design, making accurate cuts, arranging and fitting the individual pieces, gluing and fastening them to a backing with a brad nailer, building the surrounding frame, sanding, and positioning your numbers or lettering.

Numbers & Lettering: You can bring your own numbers or letters or add them yourself after class. Approximately 4-inch numbers work well and are available in a huge variety of styles. We’ll provide more information before class on where and how to order them.

You can leave the wood completely natural or apply a clear protective finish at home that highlights the grain and natural colors.

Everyone will leave with their own custom wood address sign—either completed with their numbers or lettering installed, or ready to add them at home.

Please bring safety glasses and a dust mask if you have one. We have a small supply on hand if you need one. Long hair will need to be tied back and no open toed shoes or loose clothing.

Min Age:  16+

Example of Wooden Address Number Signs.  Design your own!