There is something deeply satisfying to most of us about craftsman-created things that are made from wood. Whether they be as modest as a serving spoon carved from Maple or as elegant as a Queen Anne table fashioned from Mahogany, the delight we feel in them is tangible and grows immeasurably when the spoon or the table is something we have created with our own hands. This comprehensive course will provide the novice or those with only modest experience an opportunity to begin practicing the skills that generations of artisan woodworkers have employed to make beautiful and useful things. From instruction in sharpening and hand tool set-up through project conceptualization and planning, timber selection, wood milling, joinery and fabrication, and finally to the application of a variety of wood finishes, the course will equip you with both the confidence and the fundamental skills necessary to begin shaping timber to a handsome purpose.
Completing the project on schedule will require either working from home or in the open studio time. If you do not have tools and work space at home to work on your project, we strongly recommend taking advantage of the open studio option on Wed evenings 6-9 pm.
General Schedule
Week 1 - Class 1: Sharpening, Class 2: Project Planning and Wood Selection
Week 2 - Class 3: Handtool instruction and practice Class 4: Joinery instruction
Week 3 - Class 5: Begin Project, Class 6: Project
Week 4 - Classes 7 and 8: Project
Week 5 - Classes 9 and 10: First finish
Week 6 - Class 11: Second finish
