Fundamentals of Woodcarving for Furniture Makers with Mary May
Traditional or contemporary- woodcarving adds a whole new dimension to your work- and its a lot of fun! With Mary May teaching you will have a great time- she is one of the best in the country!
Furniture Making I: Walnut Jewelry Box
A hands-on course that covers the basic concepts of woodworking and furniture making.
Furniture Making II: Shaker Hall Table
An eight-session (or two weekend) class that is a continuation of the Furniture making I class.
Greene & Greene Details I with Darrell Peart
Greene & Greene furniture represents some of the best work ever done in the Arts & Crafts Style and west coast furniture maker, Darrell Peart indulges his passion by working and teaching primarily in the style of these two California designers who so successfully blended some of the best features of the Arts & Crafts movement with some of the subtleties of Asian furniture.
Innovative & Imaginative String Inlay with Steve Latta: Pushing the boundaries way beyond Traditional Inlay
Have you ever imagined a figure or seen a design that you wished you could incorporate into a project that you were visualizing?
Introduction to Cabinetmaking I with George Vondriska
Working with plywood & solid stock- great for projects around the home!
Introduction to Hammer Veneering with Al Breed
The use of hide glue and hammer veneering goes back thousands of years. The walls of ancient Egyptian tombs portray craftsmen sawing veneers, mixing glue in a pot and laying those veneers down with the same hammer techniques which are just as effective today as it was back then.
Introduction to Marquetry with Frank Strazza
In this 3 day introductory class, Frank will teach you some of his favorite techniques and methods, including packet cutting and double-bevel sawing, as you discover that you, too, can create this timeless art.
Introduction to the Shaper Origin with George Vondriska
If you have been thinking about it, or you own one- or you are just curious- this is the class for you!
Learn about Gold Leaf Gilding with Tad Fallon
Designed for furniture makers, restorers, collectors, homeowners, and dealers alike, this exciting two day hands on class will focus on the restoration and conservation of gilded surfaces including frames, furniture, and architectural elements.