This class is designed for woodworkers of all skill levels. No previous CNC experience is required. Familiarity with CNC routers or VCarve may be helpful, but the basics will be covered in class. Through a series of hands-on projects, students will learn the fundamentals of designing for and using a CNC router. Topics will include 2D CAD design, layout and work holding techniques, decorative V-carving, CNC inlay, and basic jig making for use with other tools. Students will also learn how to set up, calibrate, and safely operate a benchtop CNC. Most class time will be spent designing and making projects. Students will be encouraged to personalize their work and experiment with different design ideas. Plenty of material will be available for trying things out, learning from mistakes, and making multiples of a favorite design. Step-by-step project guide videos created by the instructor will help students work through each project at their own pace. Each day will also include short presentations covering different aspects of CNC work, from technical basics to creative applications, along with tips and tricks the instructor has learned while working with CNC routers. Students will need the full version of VCarve Pro, not the trial version. Previous experience with the software is helpful but not required.