2020

Design, Build, Admire.

Appalachian Center for Craft

1560 Craft Center Dr.

Smithville, TN

July 26-31, 2020

Design and build a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture. Start with a discussion on the characteristics of wood to gain an understanding of the design and building process. Cover all machines used in dimensioning and shaping lumber and learn various methods of joinery for different structures to ensure strength and longevity. Explore different kinds of finishes, including milk paint.

Registration is open!. Click here to sign up.

Sit On It

John C Campbell Folk School

Old Folk School Road

Brasstown, NC

Sept 27 - Oct 2, 2020

Chairs made easy. In this class we will cover the basic woodworking tools and machines used for dimensioning rough lumber into fine crafted furniture. As a class, we will build a standard chair structure using floating mortise-and-tensions. From this, each student will design and shape their chair into their very own unique piece of art.

Class Registration will open early 2020. Check out workshops here.

The Table.

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts

556 Parkway

Gatlinburg, TN

October 4 - 10, 2020

Design and build a one-of-a-kind table. Starting with a discussion on the characteristics of wood, the class will jump straight into design and creating full-scale drawings. We will cover all machines used for the dimensioning and shaping of rough lumber into finely crafted furniture; including getting the most out of your router for those fine details made easy. The class will cover the structural aspects of joinery with a focus on using floating mortise-and-tenons. We will cover finishes along with texturing and milk paint.

Class Registration will open early 2020. Check out workshops here.

2019

Fun-Do-Mentals of Furniture

Penland School of Craft

July 7-19, 2019 (Session 4)

Class registration is open. Register for the class online at Penland.org.

Scholarships available on Slideroom on January 1. Applications must be submitted by February 18. Go here for more scholarship information.

Fall Concentation 2018

Seriously Messing with Wood

Penland School of Crafts

September 23 - November 16, 2018

Summer 2018 Woodworking Classes

Fundamentals of Green Wood Turning

Paducah School of Art and Design

July 13 - 15, 2018

Foundations of Furniture through Table Making