Working with raw burls requires a balance of specialized machine setup and patient handwork. This course bridges the gap between raw logs and refined surface design, beginning with the bandsaw setup, blade selection, and resawing strategies needed to transform rough, unstable burls into high-quality, shop-sawn veneers. Students will also learn about seasoning, moisture control, and flattening techniques, along with ways to troubleshoot machinery challenges specific to their own workshops. Once the material is prepared, students will move to the bench to learn traditional hand-tool techniques for accurately cutting, fitting, and pressing geometric marquetry patterns into a finished sample panel. The class will also explore ways to incorporate CNC machinery into traditional marquetry workflows. Time permitting, the week will conclude with an introduction to classical French polishing and methods for highlighting the natural depth and figure of burl veneer.