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Spring 2008
CONTINUOUS ARM WINDSOR CHAIR
Mon.-Fri.(10am-4pm) April 21 - 25
Jim Rendi
#WD2608
Brookfield Campus
The continuous arm Windsor first appears during the post revolutionary war period in the 1790s. There were about a dozen chair makers in New York who introduced this new chair design which uses a shield shaped seat and a one piece arm that is bent in two directions. Students in this weeklong intensive class will learn how to prepare and bend the bow, shape the shield seat design, drill all holes by eye and go home with their own finished chair. The group will use methods and joinery techniques which date from the 18th century. All wood will be hand split and all the turnings will be supplied by the instructor.
$615 for members / $640 for non-members
Plus a Materials Fee of $250
HAND RUBBED FINISHES AND DYES
Sat./Sun (10am-4pm) May 17 - 18
Brenda Hall
#WD4808
Brookfield Campus
Come learn about the beauty and subtlety of hand rubbed finishes and the use of color in a non-intimidating way in this weekend workshop. The instructor will lecture and demonstrate, and also will provide several pieces of different woods that have been prepped for hand rubbing (a 5 day process) and will take each student through the entire process of mixing color stains, applying stain, hand rubbing and waxing to seal the surface. The instructor will provide all supplies for a materials fee of $15.
$240 for members / $265 for non-members
INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING TOOLS
Sat. (10am-4pm) May 31
Keith Tompkins
#WD2708
Do you ever wonder about how craftsmen use the tools of a woodworking shop? Then, come discover the how to operate the basic machinery in our woodworking studio. No experience required! The group will learn how to safely explore each machine's capabilities including: the jointer/planer, the band saw, the drill press and the table saw and the lathe. Particular attention will focused on the table saw which is one of the main tools woodworkers use. Students will also learn the proper sequence of using these machines to produce parts for small projects. This very practical one-day workshop will benefit anyone interested in becoming a woodworker and especially those interested in setting up their own workshops.
$165 for members / $190 for non-members
DOVETAILS WITH SHAKER STOOL
Sat./Sun (10am-4pm) June 7 - 8
Dennis Preston
#WD4708
Brookfield Campus
Learn to hand cut dovetails and mortise & tenon joints by building this simple Shaker stool in this one-day class. Students will learn about layout and techniques for using the backsaw and chisel to make these classic joints that are the hallmark of early 19th century craftsmanship. Each student will be provided with enough material to complete one stool.
$240 for members / $265 for non-members
Plus a materials fee of $25.
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ROUTER BASICS
Sat. (9am-3pm) June 14
Dennis Preston
#WD3008
Brookfield Campus
Routers have become one of the most popular and versatile portable power tools in the modern workshop. With the dizzying array of bits, endless shaping profiles are possible; but the router can do much more than edge shaping. This practical one day workshop will explore the uses of routers for cabinet and furniture making projects and will cover many router topics including: bit selection, joinery techniques, jig & template construction, motor/power & speeds, collets, straight and plunge cuts, safety (eye & ear protection), steel versus carbide bits, shear angle, spiral bits, up cut & down cutting plus much more.
$165 for members / $190 for nonmembers
Plus a Materials Fee of $25
FURNITURE DESIGN THROUGH COMPOSITION
Mon./Tues. (10am-4pm) June 16 - 17
Steve Skonieczny
#WD2808
Brookfield Campus
Finding inspiration for a piece of furniture can come from many places: a particular piece of wood, interest in reproducing an existing design or fulfilling a particular need can all be the beginning of a new piece of furniture. In this two-day workshop, we will begin with that idea or inspiration for a piece of furniture, starting with rough sketches and working through scale drawings, full scale drawings and mock ups we will develop that idea into something that we can build. Throughout the process we will talk about technical requirements, the aesthetics of the piece and how the materials can be used to add to the overall intention. During the class we will stop and have informal presentations so that everyone can talk about all the ideas and help each other through the designs.
$240 for members / $265 for non-members
Plus a Materials Fee of $35
WORKING WITH HAND CUT VENEERS
Mon.-Wed. (10am-4pm) June 23 - 25
Steve Skonieczny
#WD2908
Brookfield Campus
In this three-day class we will explore the possibilities of working with shop-sawn veneers. By being able to work with thick veneers opens up new possibilities for patterns, color, texture and decoration on a small or large surface. Shop-sawn veneers give you the breathing room to work with it as if it were solid wood. We will begin by learning about the band saw, and how to best set it up for re-sawing the veneers. This will be followed by talking about techniques of layout and joinery. There will be a presentation on various ways to compose the veneers into a balanced pattern and a discussion of substrates, adhesives and the options for pressing the veneers. Students will be given a small package of veneers to design and press a small panel.
$350 for members / $375 for non-members
Plus a Materials Fee of $50
BENT WILLOW FURNITURE
Sat./Sun. (10am-4pm) June 28 - 29
Andy Gardner
#WD4908
Brookfield Campus
Willow is ideally suited to green wood bending and yields incredibly strong, lightweight furniture. This fun hands on two day class will enable students to create their own bent willow chair. Demonstrations and discussions on the simple hand tools and nails needed to work with willow will be provided. No previous experience or special skills are required. Everyone will be encouraged to improvise and look for ways to make their pieces their own. Advise and suggestions will also be given for making willow furniture at home.
$240 for members / $265 for nonmembers
Plus a Materials Fee of $25
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