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Brochure 2022

MARC ADAMS SCHOOL OF WOODWORKING, INC. 5504 EAST, 500 NORTH FRANKLIN, INDIANA 46131-7993 317-535-4013 www.marcadams.com find us on TWITTER (icon) FACEBOOK (icon) PINTEREST (icon) Masw.smugmug.com (icon)

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2022 CLASS DESCRIPTIONS In date order

CLASS: JOINERY WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: March 28-April 1 June 6-10 September 6-10 (Tues to Sat) October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: JOINERY (Masters) It’s a general rule that the weakest part of any furniture piece is at the joint. No matter what your skill level, this class will change the way you approach all your projects. Students start by learning the actions and terms of many common joints, the elements of a joint, and how to select the best joint for the job at hand. There is a special presentation on adhesive selection and sharpening and tuning your tools. This class will help you develop hand and machine skills. Although this is not a project-oriented class, each student will go home with a sack full of cut joints that can be used as examples for years to come. Marc begins by teaching the layout process. Students gain confidence and learn that if they can lay it out accurately and cut to the line, any joint is possible. By the end of the week, you will be a joinery wizard. Each student works at his or her own pace, learning how to cut dovetails, half-blind dovetails, lap dovetails, sliding dovetails, decorative dovetails, mortise and tenons, angled mortise and tenons, three-way miters, scarf and hip joints, decorative joints, and the joinery system used for carcass construction in cabinetmaking. You will be given a daily challenge—and I know that you will succeed. This is the most popular class offered at the school so make sure you sign up early. Key Points: *Understand wood as a material *Sharpening *The layout process *Joint selection *Correct cutting techniques for precise fitting joints *Adhesive selection *Five levels of repair CLASS: WOODTURNING WITH ALAN LACER DATE: March 28-April 1

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October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) This class includes something for everyone, whether a new turner or someone wishing to build and improve upon their woodturning foundation. Alan discusses the basics of spindle turning, bowl work to executing a fine-fitting, lidded box. You will have your own lathe and plenty of hands-on time to work on a wide range of projects. The week begins with a detailed discussion of lathes, tools, sharpening, wood selection and safety. Special emphasis is given to developing skills with shaping, sharpening, and honing woodturning tools. You will be coached and encouraged to produce at least one piece from three areas of woodturning. The first is spindle turning, which includes such items as tool handles, furniture parts, spinning tops, rolling pins, wine stoppers, etc. The second area is facework, which includes bowls, platters, plates, drawer or cabinet pulls (for screw mounting), stool seats, etc. This section will include discussions and demonstrations relating to working green and dry wood, cutting blanks for bowl work, mounting techniques, methods of reverse chucking for bowl bottoms, and optional grinds for deep-fluted bowl gouges. The last area to explore will be endg rained hollowed items such as lidded boxes, goblets, end grain bowls, toothpick holders, scoops, etc. Emphasis in Alan’s class is placed upon cutting and shear scraping techniques with traditional tools. Methods of sanding and finishing all projects will be covered in detail. In addition, Alan always works in some unexpected topics during the week to make the class engaging and exciting. Key Points: *Safe lathe practices *Fundamentals of sharpening all lathe tools *Exercises for developing tool control and good forms *Create several between center projects *Basics of chucking techniques for bowl/plate turning *Step-by-step approach for turning a green bowl *Methods for making a turned lidded box *Suggestions for finishing a variety of turned objects CLASS: HANDS-ON FINISHING WITH MITCH KOHANEK DATE: March 28-April 1 October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee

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CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: FINISHING (Masters) FINISHING (Lacer Fellowship) This five day hands-on finishing class is designed to help students understand what finishing schedule is best for their projects. The goal is to learn what it takes to create a beautiful, lasting, finish through a variety of finishing systems, which systems include changing the color of wood with dyes, stains, toners, and glazing techniques. Everyone will have the opportunity to apply finishing systems of their choice to their assigned lab projects, and students are encouraged to bring small projects to finish during the week. A majority of this class will be in the finish shop and not in the classroom. However, everyone will have enough classroom time to learn how to accurately apply finishes with predictable results. Students will learn to use hand rubbed finishes such as a shellac, French polish, and brush on finishes as well as using spraying equipment. Once the coatings have been applied, adjusting the sheen using rub out techniques, and how to maintain your coating will be demonstrated. Mitch will teach how to solve common problems and fix finishing defects such as blotching, orange peel, brush marks, and fisheye and how to achieve the ultimate finish. There will also be an introduction to the basics of color matching. Anyone who works with wood and enjoys its beauty will benefit from this class. Key Points: *Six steps for a perfect finish *Customize a wood finishing system for you *Understand wood as a material *The cabinet scraper and proper wood preparation *Techniques for coloring wood *How to choose which finish to use *Pre-conditioners, sealers and grain pore fillers *Deal with open, semi-open and closed pored woods *Rub out and finish the finish CLASS: BASIC CABINETMAKING WITH PATRICK MURRIN DATE: March 28-April 1 COST: $895 tuition, $200 material fee includes hardware CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

Cabinetmaking is the fundamental place to start woodworking, and this class is designed for those just starting. Students make a small face

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frame cabinet, which is the foundation of the class. Design, layout, dressing the stock, and building drawers and doors are covered in detail. There will be demonstrations of many ways to build cabinets. Pat reviews safety, tool set up, jigs and fixtures, assembly, installation, and mounting hardware. Students can choose from at least two methods of making doors and drawers based on the equipment they already own or plan to acquire. By the end of the week, everyone will have made a nice oak hallway cabinet that will last for years to come. Pat helps give students the confidence needed to tackle other cabinet projects such as vanities, bookcase units, gun cabinets, hutches, and even kitchen cabinets. The skill gained can be applied to any cabinetmaking project. Following this class, students will tackle larger projects with a solid game plan, working more efficiently and wasting less material. They will become woodworkers, not “wood watchers.” Key Points: *Tool safety *How to layout and design cabinets *Tricks for cutting doors and drawers *Accurate ways to cut miters *Assembly methods including joinery for cabinets *Choosing and installing hardware CLASS: THE ART OF CONCEALMENT: INCORPORATING HIDDEN

COMPARTMENTS IN YOUR FURNITURE WITH MATTHEW DWORMAN

DATE: April 4-8 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be sent so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) Hidden compartments - Just saying those words puts a smile on the face of most woodworkers. There is something magical about a secret space that reveals itself to only the person that knows about it. Since the origins of furniture, hidden compartments have been used for storing valuables, documents, or other important belongings. With modern safes, security by obscurity is no longer commonplace. This class will dive into several ways to incorporate hidden compartments into any furniture design. Students will explore some of the history of hidden compartments and learn methods for designing and creating them. Building a seemingly simple end table, the student can easily adapt it to Mission, Shaker, or Contemporary styles. This elegant looking end table is beautiful and functional, yet contains ample

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hidden storage, and will provide the student with a foundation to add hidden compartments into his or her own designs. Key Points: *Incorporating hidden compartments into any design *Properly selecting wood and materials *Tricks for making and using a shooting board for fine tuning parts *Incorporating simple metalworking with brass *The secrets for perfect hand cut dovetails *Make perfect piston fit drawers CLASS: KEEPSAKE WALL CABINET WITH ERIC KEY DATE: April 4-8 COST: $895 tuition, $85 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

This class will use the project of a small wall cabinet to explore a variety of fine woodworking techniques. Students will sharpen their hand skills while making an elegant wall cabinet. During the week, Eric will demonstrate how to sharpen any blade, tune and set up tools, mill material by hand, saw to a line and wield a chisel. As the class progresses, students will also learn traditional cabinet construction, dovetail joinery, fitting doors, and decorative details by hand. As a result of the week, students will end up with a beautiful wall cabinet with strong joinery and delicate details. Key Points: *Sharpening *Tool set up *Milling material by hand *Traditional cabinet construction *Dovetail joinery *Hand tool methods for decorative details CLASS: FROM FACE FRAME TO FURNITURE WITH ANDY GLANTZ DATE: April 4-8 COST: $895 tuition, $10 supply fee, a cut list will be emailed so

You can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people

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STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) FINE CABINETMAKING (Fortune Fellowship)

This class will take the concept of a basic cabinet to the next level. Students will learn how to take straight-forward kitchen and bath boxes with face frames and learn how to incorporate refinements in design and technique. Andy will show students ways to make several changes to a basic cabinet that will make them more exciting, while being easily constructed. Andy will discuss where these design changes can lead in future cabinets and show how to build them. Students will learn that they can build progressive cabinets while staying within the boundaries of the shop equipment you now own. Each lecture/demonstration will help elevate your understanding of new ways to make cabinets functional and interesting. Each student will build a cabinet with several personal design decisions that can be disassembled for transportation home. Bring your imagination and let Andy show you how to put new arrows in your quiver.

Key Points: *Designing with both function and aesthetics in mind

*Transitions from veneered plywood to solid trim *Easy drawer production and installation *Overlay door and drawer design *Separating the base from the cabinet *Options for personalizing your cabinet *Options for future design development

CLASS: CREATIVE WOODTURNING WITH NICK AGAR DATE: April 4-8 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

This truly inspiring course is for anyone who wants to take their turned work to another level. Nick will demonstrate sharpening by revealing his special grinds and shapes that are easily reproduced and incredibly accurate. Students will learn cutting actions, such as the push/pull technique and shear cutting verses scraping. During the week, projects will include turning bowls, platters and boxes. Students will incorporate several holding techniques for tenons, remounting and chucking. Discussions will include different applications of surface decoration including power carving using either flexible drive units, such as foredooms or Dremel, powered chisels,

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use of milo motors in carving, pyrography, air brushing and numerous surface texture techniques. Nick will share his secrets of how he finishes his work, which will add value to any woodturnings.

Key Points: *Push/pull and shear cuts for the best results *Staying sharp and honing for the best results *Getting the best from your micro motor *Air brush use and stencils *Carving the rim of a platter *Carving the side of a bowl *Understanding shape, form and proportion *Finding your own voice and standing out from the crowd

CLASS: GLASS BLOWING MATRICULATION: CREATING VESSELS & SHAPES FROM MOLTEN GLASS WITH DAVE & BRYAN LEE DATE: April 4-8 October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $120 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) This exciting five day class will give students the requisite knowledge and skills to rent bench space in most open hot shops around the country. Dave, together with his son Bryan, will introduce the students to the exciting world of hot glass and offhand glass blowing. On the first couple of days the class will get a look at the history of the studio glass movement, proper use of tools, and of course hot shop safety. The students, paired in teams of two, will begin working with the molten glass. Using the solid form, students will make paperweights and then progress into blowing glasses, vases, and bowls. On the third and fourth days, students will build upon the skills learned in the previous sessions, continuing to work through new forms. The focus will now be on application of color and how it reacts, addition of “bits”, such as handles and prunts, to the blown form. Dave will also introduce freehand sculpting with molten glass. The last day will be the culmination with some fun options and freeform student experimentation. Caution: High adrenaline is to be expected and an addiction could be formed. Key Points:

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*History of glass *Working with hot shop tools and safety *Creating solid glass paperweights *Blowing cups/glasses, vases and bowls *Adding color to clear glass

*Creating various blown forms *Adding bits and prunts *Sculpting with molten glass *Freeform experimentation and expression

CLASS: INTRODUCTION TO CNC WOODWORKING WITH RANDY JOHNSON

DATE: April 4-8 COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee, $30 booklet handout fee

payable to Randy CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) This class is open to woodworkers of all skill levels. Prior CNC experience is helpful, but not required. This class provides a systematic approach to learning the essentials of designing for and operating a CNC router. Through a series of CNC projects, students will explore the essentials of 2D CAD design, precision layout techniques, CNC hold-down methods, decorative v-carving, CNC inlay techniques and basic 3D modeling. Students will also learn to set up and operate a benchtop CNC and are encouraged to personalize their projects and explore various design options. There will be plenty of materials available to cover mistakes or multiples of a favorite design. A step-by-step manual (written by the instructor) will be used in the class to guide students through the CNC project lessons. Most of the class time will be spent designing and machining projects, but Randy will provide daily presentations covering a variety of CNC topics from technical to creative, including tips and tricks he's learned from his years working with CNC routers. A full version of Vectric VCarve Pro software will be provided to the students for use during the class. Prior experience with this software is helpful, but not required. Students are required to supply and know how to operate a Windows 7 or higher laptop computer and a scroll wheel mouse and must have administrative access to their computers, so they can install the full version of the VCarve Pro software during the class. Students may also bring their own CNC systems to gain a better insight into tune up and use of their specific machine. Key Points:

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*Develop your CAD/CAM CNC software skills *Learn the fundamentals of designing for CNC *Take the mystery out of machine feeds and speeds *Pros and cons of various hold-down methods *Practice the five essential CNC tool paths *Make a CNC precision solid wood inlay *Design and machine a 3D carving *Add CNC to your list of woodworking skills CLASS: SHAKER OVAL BOXES WITH HERMAN BUENO DATE: April 9-10 COST: $390 tuition, $40 material fee CLASS SIZE: 15 people In this class students will make five nested oval shaker boxes. If time allows, students will also make a bonus (small tray) project. Herman will start the first day with a little history and the tradition of making shaker boxes. Box materials, bending forms, tools, and optional/alternative procedures will be presented. Students will start by measuring and making the bands, choosing and cutting the finger patterns, drilling tack holes and then soaking the veneer bands in hot water. These bands will be shaped around a bending form, tacked, and then allowed to dry. On the second day students will fit the top and bottom, as well as drill and mount the wooden pegs which will hold the boxes together. By the end of the day Herman will share his method for how to finish the boxes. This class is perfect for an individual or for a parent/child combination. Be aware, making Shaker oval boxes can be habit forming. Key Points: *Learn the history of Shaker oval boxes *Wood choices for making Shaker oval boxes *Traditional vs. nontraditional sizing of boxes *How to wet bend the band *Safe ways to cut on a bandsaw/jigsaw *Safe ways to use a variety of sanding tools *Unique ways to join the banding to the box *Choices for finishing projects *Suppliers of Shaker oval box materials CLASS: GLASS BLOWING 101 WITH DAVE & BRYAN LEE DATE: April 9-10

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October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people If it is adrenaline you seek, this is the class. This workshop will introduce the student to the exciting world of hot glass and offhand glass blowing. In this intensive two-day class, students will get a look back at the history of the studio glass movement, proper use of tools, and of course hot shop safety. The students, working in teams of two, will begin working with the molten glass. Working with the solid form each student will make paperweights and then progress into blowing glasses, vases and bowls. Key Points: *History of glass *Working with hot shop tools and safety *Creating solid glass paperweights *Blowing cups/glasses, vases, and bowls *Adding color to clear glass CLASS: TURNING & WORKING WITH PEWTER WITH NICK AGAR DATE: April 9-10 COST: $390 tuition, $60 material fee, $50 pewter fee payable to

Nick CLASS SIZE: 16 people

In this class students will learn how to cast and turn pewter. Nick will show how to turn small items from wood, like boxes or containers with lids, then how to adorn them with pewter finials. Students will insert small feet, small pewter buttons or pewter medallions that will be cast and turned on the lathe. The casting of pewter will be done in molds that will be made during the class. Students will work with lead free pewter ONLY. This will be the first pewter workshop offered at MASW. Key Points: *Tool choice, and how to use those tools *Sharpening *Turning tips *Ways to hold your work *Casting CLASS: EXPLORING CHOCOLATE FOR FAMILIES: AGES 6-99 WITH JODY & DC HAYDEN

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DATE: April 9-10 COST: $525 (family of 3), $70 material fee CLASS SIZE: 8 family groups

Everyone loves chocolate, and there is nothing better than seeing

people enjoying chocolate you’ve made with your own two hands. Working with chocolate, in all its forms, combines a bit of science, a bit of art, and your own creativity. In this family (any combination of three family members) workshop, participants will prepare chocolate bars starting with the bean. MASW has partnered with the respected Ecole Chocolate Professional School of Chocolate Arts to offer this special learning experience led by Jody and DC Hayden, Proprietors of Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate in Empire, Michigan and trained chocolatiers/chocolate educators. This workshop will kick-off with a chocolate tasting to better understand the origins of chocolate and the many formulations. What makes this learning experience so unique is that families will be making their own chocolate. Working in family teams, students will clean, roast, winnow and grind cocoa beans into chocolate. Families will then work together to mold the chocolate into bars. By the end of Sunday, everyone will leave the workshop with their bars and bar molds to experiment at home with their new chocolate making skills.

Key Points: *Understanding chocolate chemistry

*Learn about the history/economics of chocolate trading *Exploring chocolate flavor *Making chocolate from dried cocoa beans *Tempering chocolate consistently *Molding chocolate into bars with inclusions

CLASS: CNC ROTARY 4TH AXIS WITH RANDY JOHNSON DATE: April 9-10 COST: $390 tuition, a cut list will be sent so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people

This weekend class is open to woodworkers of all skill levels. CNC experience is helpful but not required. The class is a hands-on workshop providing students an introduction to a variety of rotary 4th axis CNC techniques. The class will cover rotary project set up including fluting, spiral cutting and 3D models in the round. Students will each produce at least one rotary project during the weekend. Most of the class time will be spent designing and machining projects but will also cover a variety of technical and design tips and tricks that student can apply to their class projects or

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future work. A full version of Vectric VCarve software will be provided to the students for use during the class. Prior experience with this software is helpful, but not required. Students are required to supply and know how to operate a Windows 7 or higher laptop computer and a scroll wheel mouse. Students must have administrative access to their computers, so they can install the full version of the VCarve Pro software during the class.

Key Points: *Develop your CAD/CAM CNC software skills *Learn the fundamentals of Rotary 4th axis work *Practice the rotary design and toolpath essentials *Make a CNC rotary project *Add rotary 4th axis to your list of woodworking skills CLASS: BASIC WOODWORKING WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: April 11-15 September 19-23 COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) This class will advance your woodworking skills by leaps and bounds and is perfect for beginners or a husband and wife who want to spend a week together building new woodworking skills. Students begin the week by learning tool safety and set up and proper techniques for using both stationary power equipment and hand tools. Design, wood movement, joinery techniques and veneer applications are presented next. Each student will have the opportunity to practice hand skills such as sharpening, scraping, cutting dovetails and cutting and laying up veneer patterns called parquetry. On Wednesday, students begin making a sculpted nightstand that will put into practice the use of stationary power tools and hand tools. Students are required to use hand shaping techniques to give the nightstand a personality all its own. By Thursday, students begin assembling the nightstand and start preparing it for finishing. The goal is to complete the table (except finishing) by Friday afternoon. By the end of the week students will be on their way to a better understanding of fine craftsmanship. Key Points: *Learning safe ways to use power tools *Selecting joinery, including how to cut dovetails *Working with veneer *Developing hand skills *Learning sharpening techniques *Learning how to sculpt wood to flow

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*Sanding and finishing techniques CLASS: HANDSKILLS EVERY WOODWORKER SHOULD KNOW WITH STEPHEN PROCTOR DATE: April 11-15 October 10-14 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) Literally anything can be made using hand tools, but not everything can be made with machinery. Understanding hand tools and how to use them will enable you to make furniture that would otherwise be impossible to accomplish by power tools alone. The ability to use hand tools will enhance your capabilities and accuracy when using machine tools. Hand tools, correctly prepared and tuned, reduce the need for skill and judgment; the tool will do the job itself. This course is about tuning and using tools as well as marking out and cutting half-lap, mortise and tenon, and dovetail joints. Stephen is so good that every woodworker at any skill level will benefit from being around him. He is a master teacher, fun and personable, and a fair golfer. Oh! Those handy handsome hand tools! Key Points: *Tuning all edge tools *Sharpening western saws *Using hand tools to create crisp cuts *Making accurate layout tools *Marking out and cutting joints *Using hand tool applications CLASS: DECORATIVE LIDDED BOXES WITH SALLY AULT DATE: April 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $65 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

TURNED LIDDED BOXES (Lacer Fellowship) In this class students will focus on creating well designed lidded

containers. Sally will demonstrate a variety of lid designs that will fit the

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function of the container. She will help students learn how to make lids that fit tight enough to impress other woodturners or loose enough to easily be removed with one hand; both style of lids are important to the success of any box. Students will make both end grain boxes and side grain bowls and will explore different kinds of lid designs that incorporate finials, knobs and other natural “finds” for handles. Sally will help students concentrate on good design and on the process of creating these containers rather than spending a lot of time on sanding and finishing. Improving tool skills will be a constant during the class. Throughout the week, students will learn a variety of embellishing techniques on and off the lathe. Sally says, “When I see a container with a lid, I always wonder what might be secreted inside…I love a mystery.”

Key Points: *Practice good tool skills *Turn end grain boxes and side grain bowls *Learn the process of creating a good lid fit *Focus on good design and proportion *Learn some embellishment techniques *Have fun being creative

CLASS: CAN YOU FORGE THAT? WITH ANDREW KYTE DATE: April 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $220 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) Often people associate the skills of a blacksmith with working hot iron or steel, but there are other metals that can be worked hot. In this class Andrew will walk students through various nonferrous materials that can be used by the blacksmith. Bronze, copper and aluminum will all be explored in the shop to strengthen your skill set and understanding of what metals can be successfully forged. Welding and brazing of these materials as well as surface finish and patinas will be covered. This workshop would be beneficial to those interested in nautical hardware as well as people looking to broaden their vocabulary in functional and sculptural applications.

Key Points: *Basic nonferrous forging and fabrication techniques. *Exploring the temperature ranges of different materials *Understanding the limits of how far a metal can be pushed *Hand finishing and the fundamentals of patinas

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CLASS: DECORATIVE GLASS BLOWING WITH CHAD BALSTER DATE: April 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $120 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) Decorative glass techniques are essential when learning to handle glass as a medium. Often glass items are produced for their beauty and charm, especially around the holidays. This beginner to intermediate class will focus on these techniques to produce objects of beauty that are simple, quick, and reproducible. No glass blowing experience is necessary but it’s helpful. Students will start with marbles and paperweights, focusing on handling solid glass, tool manipulation, as well as color applications. Next the class will move on to blown ornaments and other hanging objects, playing with different bubble types and decorations, as well as learning how to create good sturdy loops for hanging. Chad will continue by demonstrating hot sculpting of solid flowers and birds, giving the students a chance to manipulate the solid glass with tweezers and crimps to get a desired texture. Finally, students will make some solid and blown pumpkins, building on techniques from earlier in the week to combine glass blowing with hot sculpting. Most of the made objects are quick and designed as production items which are common throughout the hot glass world. Participants will have a good amount of time to develop skills with practice and repetition, as well as learning to work on a glass blowing team. Expect to go home with a variety of decorative objects, but also skills that are essential to good glass blowing. Key Points: *Production strategies, hot shop safety *Solid forming techniques *Hot glass blowing techniques *Hot sculpting techniques *Teamwork in the hot shop CLASS: ADVENTURES IN CHOCOLATE FLAVOR: FROM BEAN TO

BAR TO BONBON WITH JODY & DC HAYDEN DATE: April 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $150 material fee

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CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) Everyone loves chocolate, and there is nothing better than seeing people enjoying chocolate you’ve made with your own two hands. Working with chocolate in all its forms combines a bit of science, a bit of art, and your own creativity. In this unique workshop, students will not only learn the skills to make bonbons but will start at the beginning—making chocolate from dried cocoa beans. MASW has partnered with the respected Ecole Chocolate Professional School of Chocolate Arts to offer this special learning experience led by Jody and DC Hayden, Proprietors of Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate in Empire, Michigan and trained chocolatiers/chocolate educators. This workshop kicks off with an understanding of the economics and origins of chocolate and on exploration of chocolate flavor. Fine chocolate work should always focus on flavor and texture before beauty, so students will taste chocolate daily and discuss the importance of proper formulation of ganache. What makes this learning experience so unique is that students will be making their own chocolate. Working in teams, students will clean, roast, winnow and grind the cocoa beans into chocolate. Students will work individually to mold that chocolate into bars and make chocolate ganache filled bonbons and will practice several decorating techniques. Students will leave the workshop with their chocolate creations, bar molds and bonbon molds to experiment at home with their new chocolate confectionary skills. Key Points: *Understanding chocolate chemistry

*Learn about the history/economics of chocolate trading *Exploring chocolate flavor *Making chocolate from dried cocoa beans *Tempering chocolate consistently *Molding chocolate into bars with inclusions *Making chocolate ganache *Decorating chocolate bonbons with different techniques *Molding dome bonbons *Participating in multiple chocolate product tastings

CLASS: MAKING A GREENE & GREENE DOCUMENT BOX WITH DOUG DALE DATE: April 19-23 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $30 hardware, a cut list will be emailed so

you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people

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STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD (Fortune Fellowship) Charles and Henry Greene as architects and designers set a standard of excellence in their interpretation of the arts and crafts style. Their blending of arts and crafts with an oriental design created a unique and distinctive style. Two other brothers, Peter and John Hall were also heavily involved with the final appearance of the work attributed to the Greenes. They were the craftsman who built the houses and furniture to such high standards. This document box will highlight the details that make a Greene and Greene piece. Box joints left proud and gently rounded, breadboard ends with ebony splines, gently domed square pegs highlighting the joinery and fine inlay all add up to a special piece. Learn how to incorporate all these fine details in this document box that epitomizes the craft. Make one and get ready to make many more as family and friends request they be next to receive such a special gift. Key Points: *Using jigs for fine joinery *Ebony pegs and splines *Stone inlay *Fitting hinges and locks *Discussion of how to obtain the perfect finish CLASS: BUILDING A BRICK OVEN: ADVANCED DESIGN &

CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES WITH DAVE ZELTWANGER

DATE: April 19-23 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition CLASS SIZE: 10 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship)

This hands-on class will be constructing a Pompeii style brick oven for the MASW campus! As a class, students will team build a 48” dome oven; cutting the brick, negotiating the entrance arch and topping the chimney. This oven will be the focal point of the outdoor gazebo area behind the main campus of MASW. David will present the fundamental aspects of brick oven design and students are encouraged to develop their own custom oven specifications over the weeklong course. The class will cover a variety of oven building techniques. Ancient arch construction technology will be demonstrated as the dome oven progresses. Students will participate in the reduction arch installation and learn the principles of

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the Free Gas Movement Theory. By week’s end the insulating exterior and protective stucco coat will be applied and the vent/chimney completed. Students will have to opportunity to practice stone masonry application while installing Indiana limestone to the oven base. This hands-on class will give students the confidence to build their own outdoor recreational brick oven that can be used for social gatherings for decades to come. PLUS this oven can be used for baking bread, cakes, cookies, pies and of course, pizzas.

Key Points: *Learn various oven designs

*Principles of operating a wood fired oven *Practice refractory brick laying *Learn material selection and sourcing *Use the tools and experience tips of masonry construction *Create a personal customized oven design for home

construction *Practice installing Indiana limestone in Ashlar pattern *Pizza party to celebrate the completion of this project

CLASS: WOODTURNING WITH JIMMY CLEWES DATE: April 19-23 (Tues to Sat) October 10-14 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) All classes have a starting point, and Jimmy will start this class by showing the correct way to sharpen your turning tools. He will then discuss the different tool profiles and commercial sharpening systems, covering both pros and cons. Students will start with some simple spindle work, learning the basic cuts in spindle turning. Next will be the use of the skew, roughing out gouge, spindle gouge and parting tool. A spindle turner can easily switch to turning bowls, but a bowl turner will find it more difficult to learn spindles! After spindle turning comes bowl turning. Students will learn tool techniques and bevel angles. They will also learn how to easily obtain a pleasing curve which then can be refined to the finished curve. Other projects will include how to turn a box with a precisely fitted lid, how to turn a symmetrical oyster box and how to make an Oriental style box. This Oriental box has everything: square turning, fitting a lid, turning at a high speed and using proper tool technique. Another creative portion of the class will be to learn

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ways to color a project which emphasizes the grain or figure. This will be combined with the platter turning that entails how to achieve an aesthetically pleasing ogee. When completed, you will have a really nice finished piece that will definitely boost your confidence. This class is designed for all abilities and will cover most of what you will need to increase your ability from sharpening, tool selection, aesthetics and embellishment. Key Points: *Lathe safety *Sharpening and sharpening systems *Spindle turning *Bowl turning – how to achieve an aesthetic curve *End grain turning *How to turn a tight-fitting lid *Coloring wood to enhance the grain *Square turning CLASS: NEED SOME RELIEF: ADD INTEREST & LIFE TO YOUR

WORK WITH POWERCARVING WITH DIXIE BIGGS DATE: April 19-23 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CARVING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) CARVED OR LAMINATED (Lacer Fellowship)

Explore the embellishment techniques of power relief carving and woodburning that can be used by woodturners, furniture makers or other wood artists to expand the visual impact of their work. Students will learn techniques for relief carving using a micro-motor rotary power carver; the use of woodburners for adding texture and detail; and incorporating color into their work with acrylic paints through dry-brush technique. This class is focused on off-the-lathe and off-machinery techniques, so while the ability to use a lathe or other woodworking machines is a plus, it is not required. Dixie will walk students, step-by-step, through her relief-carving techniques from layout, to bit selection, to finishing detail on sample discs and sample blocks that will be provided. The beginning exercises will help in the process of developing skills that quickly become advanced, so bring projects that are dry and ready to carve. No previous powercarving or painting experience is needed; just show up with a desire to discover and explore the techniques.

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*Having fun exploring several new approaches to relief carving *Developing tool control *Modifying carving burrs *Experiment with textures created with a variety of burrs *Tips and tricks for sanding *Incorporating newfound skills into your own work

CLASS: LASER PLAY: SMOKE & MIRRORS WITH AN INVISIBLE KNIFE WITH CHRIS LASCHINGER

DATE: April 19-23 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

Last year Chris did a two-day laser class which sold out. This year he is expanding that weekend class into a full week workshop, which will allow more time to play and explore all the possibilities a laser can add to your work. As lasers continue to find their way into more maker’s shops across America, now might be a good time to check out what all the excitement is about. Chris has been tinkering with lasers for almost two decades and will share his experiences, both successes and failures, with the class. Students will explore the cutting and/or engraving of material such as wood, leather, stone, paper, and plastic. Chris will begin with, but not dwell on, the basics of design software as it pertains to the laser. Students will be exposed to all kinds of basic and advanced laser projects including both 2D and 3D projects like marquetry pictures, multilayer plaques and custom laser containers (boxes). This workshop will give everyone the experience needed to take their current laser capabilities to the next level or answer all your questions about lasers just in case you are ready to make the plunge into purchasing a new machine. This is not a sales pitch, Chris does not work for or endorse any specific laser company, so come and see through the smoke and beyond the mirrors of a CO2 laser. Key Points: *Design software for lasers *Hands on laser operation *Cutting and engraving with a Laser *Integrating a laser into your current workspace *What to look for when buying a laser

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CLASS: MAKING A FEDERAL HALL CABINET WITH JEFF HEADLEY &

STEVE HAMILTION DATE: April 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship) Students will not only sharpen their tools but sharpen their skills while building a taller country cousin of a Federal sideboard—the Federal hall cabinet. Although some sideboards are extremely formal, this piece, with its simple lines and gracefully scalloped skirt, is still quite elegant. Students will use a combination of both modern machinery and traditional hand tools during the week. This hall cabinet has a flat front with straight tapered legs, cock beaded drawer fronts and a fine line set in the drawer front as well as the outer edge of the top. During the week students will learn, while executing, how to hand-cut dovetails, cut and fit mortises and tenons and ways to embellish the cabinet. Students will be sent a cut list and asked to bring pieces sized so that valuable class time can be saved to concentrate on joinery and not the milling process. Most, if not all the joinery techniques used in building this piece can be applied to any other furniture project. Jeff says, “When offering this class in the past, I have found many wives or husbands intentionally sign their husbands or wives up for this class. This gives them the double satisfaction of getting a beautiful Huntboard and rid of their spouse for a week. What could be better?” Key Points: *Mortise and tenon case construction *Hand-cut drawer dovetails *Straight tapered legs with a scalloped skirt *Fine line stringing with diamond escutcheons *Additional Federal embellishments will be discussed *Veneering a drawer front, both flat and serpentine

*Cock beading a drawer CLASS: AWAKEN YOUR SENSES THROUGH THE ART & LORE OF

CRAFTING SOAP WITH DEBORAH KRAEMER DATE: April 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, $150 material fee payable to Deborah CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

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In this five day workshop student will discover the fascinating history and lore of soap making. Deborah will discuss why hand-crafted soap is better for your skin and how it can turn a morning shower into an awakening ritual. A world class formulator and aromatherapist, Deborah will reveal the ancient secrets of formulating, mixing, curing and scenting soap using essential oils, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Deborah has spent the last 20 years manufacturing bath products under private labels as well as her own brand Abbey Brown Soap Artisan. She is well-known in the soap world for her classes on this highly creative, yet practical, craft.

Key Points: *The secret history behind this ancient craft *Foundation in plant oils and their origins *Designing products to suit your skin *Formulating your own soap *Creating a scent journey *Handling plants *Bach and other methods *Harvesting, infusing and distillation *Blending herbs, botanicals, minerals and more

CLASS: BUILD AN ARTS & CRAFTS HALL CABINET WITH KEVIN BOYLE

DATE: April 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship)

An enthusiast of all things Arts & Crafts, Kevin has always enjoyed designing and building furniture in this style. This version of a hall cabinet features a straight-forward approach with cleaner lines and subtle details reminiscent of the style. The design was featured in the September 2018 issue of WOOD Magazine. The original was built from mahogany and resides in his home but the one that appears in the magazine was constructed with classic quartersawn white oak. Most hardwoods would work well with this design. During the week, students will work on mortise and tenon joinery using a combination of machines and hand tools. Kevin will teach the basics of stub tenon and groove joinery as well as working with solid panels including an interesting twist on door construction. Join Kevin for a week of building this original Arts & Crafts cabinet.

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Key Points: *Mortise & tenon joinery including power and hand tools *Furniture case construction *Making stub tenon and groove doors with solid floating panels *Resawing to create a great book-match *Laying out and shaping fair curves

CLASS: WOODTURNING FUNDAMENTALS WITH TIM YODER DATE: April 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee payable to Tim (heirloom

quality wood will be available for an extra fee) CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

Are you a new woodturner? Then this class is for you. While creating several fun projects, Tim will teach you the primary techniques of woodturning. Students will learn how to stand, shift their weight, hold the tools and dance with the lathe. Topics will cover lathe functions, tool techniques, wood selection and more. This class will leave students with a great foundation to successfully take on any woodturning project. If you have ever experienced those traumatizing dreaded “catches” in turning, no worries; Tim will show super slow-motion video, which explains the physics behind a good cut and a catch. Once you see for yourself what happens ‘in the blink of an eye’ will make the reasons for a catch crystal clear. Planned projects include a rolling pin, kitchen scoop, honey dipper, spinning top, doorstop, weed pot, mallet, bowl, platter and lidded box. Tim is practically the poster boy for the joy of turning. His enthusiastic approach and self-effacing personality make it ok to make mistakes (Tim likes to call them design modifications!). Most importantly he wants everyone to have FUN because that is what woodturning should be.

Key Points: *Lathe function/selection/maintenance *Tool selection/use/sharpening *Woodturning techniques *Tool uses and differences *Carbide or High-Speed Steel *Sharpening options *Mounting methods *Sanding options and techniques

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CLASS: METAL FABRICATION FOR THE WOODWORKER:

HARDWARE FOCUS WITH MATT BURNEY DATE: April 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, $245 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) In this fast-paced course, students will receive instruction and hands-on experience in a vast array of metal fabrication processes. Techniques covered will be MIG and TIG welding, manual and CNC plasma cutting, machining on a mill and lathe, oxy-acetylene cutting and brazing, bending and shaping, material selection and finishing options. Students will learn safe and effective use of the angle grinder, drill press, bandsaw and many other specialty tools. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding technique, priceless tricks of the trade and safety. Students will leave with the confidence to add custom metalwork to their next wood project, and some custom hardware as a testament to their new skill set. Key Points: *Material selection and layout *Precision cutting, drilling, and machining with mill/lathe *MIG welding basics and skill development *Manual and CNC Plasma and oxy-acetylene torch skills *TIG welding basics and skill development *Abrasive selection and blending welds/joints *Fabrication with tubing, sheet and solid stock *Survey of finishing options (patina, plating, powdercoat, etc.) CLASS: SECRETS OF MAKING DOORS & DRAWERS WITH JEFF

HEADLEY & STEVE HAMILTON DATE: April 30-May 1 COST: $390 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people During this two day class Jeff and Steve will share their construction methods for building doors and drawers which Jeff’s family has done for the last five generations. Saturday will be the drawer day and Sunday will be the door day. Students will practice cutting and fitting dovetailed drawer sides into a drawer front. Jeff and Steve will cover veneering a drawer front on both flat and curved surfaces as well as how to install locks. Styles will

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include discussion on periods from Chippendale to Federal with emphasis on regional style variations. On Sunday, students will cut and fit mortise and tenons on door rails and stiles. Both panel and glass doors will be discussed. Students will cope the interior section of a beaded door. Raised and flat veneered panels will also be covered along with how to hinge and hang a door. Key Points: *Drawers: hand-cut dovetails made easy *Cock beading a Federal drawer *Installing locks *Doors: glass, raised and flat panel construction details *Veneering a Federal door *Hinging a door CLASS: ONE KNIFE OLD-WORLD EUROPEAN WOOD CARVING

WITH ALEXANDER GRABOVETSKIY DATE: April 30-May 1 COST: $390 tuition, $25 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people In this class students will jump back in history to discuss Viking style carving. This style of wood carving was really common in northern European cultures about a thousand years ago. In Norway, Germany and Northern Slavic countries, one knife carving was practiced with the same style and technique. Try to imagine living a thousand years ago in the Viking culture, sailing on long voyages with no specialty tools to express your talents. No gouges, veiners or V-tools; the only tool available is just one knife, and hence this technique of carving was developed. Today in many parts of Europe, this style of carving is very common and it is still possible to find beautiful historical artifacts from one knife carving. The possibilities are unlimited. Key Points: *Learn how to develop the idea *Learn how to use a carving knife more efficient *Learn a very old European style of woodcarving *Learn how to sharpen the carving knife CLASS: ESSENTIAL OILS WITH DEBORAH KRAEMER DATE: April 30-May 1 COST: $390 tuition, $150 material fee payable to Deborah

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Essential oils are simply the oils extracted from plants— “essence of the plant.” These oils are often rich in fragrance and are commonly used in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and air fresheners. They are also used in aromatherapy, a form of alternative medicine. In this class, students will explore plants that create volatile oils, then learn how they can be use in designing then curating nature into healing and mood enhancing essences. Deborah will bring a full range of essential oils for students to explore their own creative process. Participants will be using whole plants in processes of distillation, maceration, expression which will provide a platform for your own personal journey in aromatherapy. Students will travel through a scent timeline--bring along your scent memories, family traditions, recipes, and all scents your nose desires to explore. During the weekend students will enjoy learning from each other, crafting and celebrating their family’s lore. Deborah is grateful for the opportunity to have this time together with her students using the best of nature to create blends that are useful for an array of possibilities.

Key Points: *Using plants to make essential oils in 3 ways

*Learning the origin, uses, care and importance of the oils *It's more than perfume. smelling techniques, aroma

Appreciation *Fundamentals of aromatherapy *Complexity of blending oils, recipe building *Scent mediations, journey in awakening your scent memories *Create blends that suit your individual needs *Labeling, restrictions, cautions, useful considerations in product

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CLASS: HOLLOW VESSEL TURNING WITH TIM YODER DATE: April 30-May 1 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee payable to Tim CLASS SIZE: 16 people

This course is for woodturners who want to learn how to create a hollow vessel. By breaking down the process into easily repeatable steps students will be able to turn and hollow their first hollow form. Topics will include shapes and function to mounting methods and hollowing tools. Students will learn the 1-2-3 method of hollowing a vessel which minimizes the chances of catches and wood failure. Understanding this method will allow students to safely create many different forms, which could be limited

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by your hollowing tool capabilities. Tim will demonstrate how to use those limitations to create a beautiful shape. Students will complete at least one hollow form each day. The first will be a standard vase form and the next day will be a Southwest pottery form. Articulated hollowing systems will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own hollowing systems for personalized instruction. Extra wood blanks will be available from Tim for an extra fee.

Key Points: *Understanding shape and form *Different mounting methods *Applying the 1-2-3 method of hollowing *Hollowing tool differences *Drying and finishing hollow vessels

CLASS: WELDING & CUTTING METAL WITH MIG, TIG, PLASMA &

OXY-ACETYLENE WITH MATT BURNEY DATE: April 30-May 1

October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people For those who don’t have a week to spend learning about welding, this weekend course will give students a solid foundation and lots of hands-on experience in both welding and cutting steel. Set up, safety, and practical techniques will be covered in MIG welding, TIG welding and plasma cutting. Students will leave with a small piece showing off their new skills and have a better idea of the possibilities and limits of steel. Key Points: *MIG welding basics and skill development *Plasma torch basics *TIG welding basics *Oxy-acetylene basics *Discussion of fabrication techniques and equipment selection *Safety procedures CLASS: BUILD A STICKLEY-STYLE DESK LAMP WITH KEVIN BOYLE DATE: April 30-May 1 COST: $390 tuition, $65 electrical kit payable to Kevin, a cut list

will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people

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This Stickley-inspired piece uses simple joinery, including sliding-

dovetails formed on the router table. Students will learn to make mitered half-laps on the table saw using a custom jig to machine these accurately and safely. Kevin will show students how to build their own lamp shade using light wood frames and mica sheets that provide a nice warm glow. Join Kevin from WOOD magazine for a fun filled weekend making your own lamp for your desk or nightstand.

Key Points: *Sliding-dovetail tenons

*Mitered half-lap joinery *Building your own lampshade with mica *Basic lamp wiring *Kit available that includes electrical and mica sheets

CLASS: FUNDAMENTALS OF TRADITIONAL CARVING WITH

ALEXANDER GRABOVETSKIY DATE: May 2-6 COST: $895 tuition, $30 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CARVING (Masters)

CARVED OR LAMINATED (Lacer Fellowship) This class is designed to be an introduction to basic carving skills and would be perfect for any furniture maker who wants to take his or her work to the next level. Alexander will introduce the students to the design process and ways to embellish their furniture as well as give it character. He will start by sharing his sharpening techniques which he calls “sharpening on steroids.” This is a production style of sharpening that is fast and precise, which he uses every day that he carves. Demonstrations will also include how to use carving gouges the old fashioned way – by hand. This class will cover tool selection, how to work with grain issues in the wood, planning the cut, ways to carve safely, how to clamp the wood without damaging the carving, and subtle tips and tricks in getting the best use out of your gouges. Students will start with carving a basic relief of a floral decoration, then move on to a more advanced relief carving of a classical acanthus leaf design, and finally will move on to carve a classic shell design in relief. Alexander will explain how to think through a carving project in order to make the carving process the most efficient. He will also demonstrate how to carve the linen-fold design, how to carve grapes or beads, and how to carve lettering. Key Points:

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*Sharpening gouges *How to properly hold gouges for safety and efficiency *How to lower down background for relief carving *How to work with wood grain issues *How to carve a basic floral decoration *How to carve a more advanced classical acanthus leaf decoration *How to carve a classical scallop shell carving *Tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your gouges *Demonstrations on linen-fold design, grapes and letter carving CLASS: MAKE A TRAVELING TOOL CHEST WITH SCOTT WYNN DATE: May 2-6 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW,

$55 material fee payable to Scott for full scale plans CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

In this workshop students will build a tool chest suitable for safely

carrying their most used tools: from project to project, or class to class, or even just room to room. The objective is to build the lightest, strongest, most durable, and the best looking, tool storage unit that can be easily moved around while keeping your tools readily accessible without having to dig through layers of tools to find them. The chest fully encloses the tools minimizing damage from an inopportune rain shower and casual misappropriation; the top is clean and flat with the case both open and closed and can be used as a work surface. It uses a system of drawers/trays to organize your tools, with a larger well below suitable for hand planes, drills or the occasional additional tool. It also includes a significant area for the storage of handsaws, coping saws, jewelers saws, Japanese saws, level, and framing square. This storage system is also suitable for storing tools of other crafts such as sewing, shoe making, blacksmithing and working with leaded glass to mention a few. The construction of this case involves specific considerations as the dynamics of a moving case carrying weight has requirements different from standard casework joinery (Hint: London pattern dovetails won’t work here!). Scott will demonstrate woodbending, how to make a simple, discreet latch of metal, ways to make multiple cases, how to solve storing individual tools, and explore variations that can individualize your box.

Key Points: *Making casework joints that are both strong and decorative

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*Ways to make casework joints by both hand and router *Making complex cutouts accurately *Planning the work sequence for increased accuracy and speed *Accurately setting hardware *Different detailing for different looks *Increasing your palette of materials *Simple metalworking for a custom latch

CLASS: STITCHED MOSAICS WITH TIMNA TARR DATE: May 2-6 COST: $895 tuition, $30 material fee payable to Timna CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) Learn how to make a portrait quilt by focusing on one square at a time. This workshop is for quilters who wish to recreate a favorite photo in fabric. Favorite pets, cute kids, and garden flowers are all popular subjects, but the technique is not limited to those. Timna will break down the construction process into bite-size manageable steps so that students will come out of the workshop with the knowledge of how to approach and complete pictorial quilts. Participants will learn how to prepare a photo, make templates, choose fabrics, and the basics of machine applique. Color, value, and pattern are important parts of the process and will be a key focus of the workshop. While this prepared edge appliqué technique is best for intermediate quilters, one does not need to have an art background to make a successful portrait quilt! Bring a large color print (approx. 18”x24” or 24”x36”) of the photo you wish to use, lots of scraps of fabric, and a willingness to experiment and learn from each other. (Additional supplies may be purchased from Timna for an additional fee, if needed.) Key Points: *Preparing a photo *Making freezer paper templates *Color and value *Let the fabric do the work! *Basic machine appliqué *Quilting ideas and techniques CLASS: APPRENTICESHIP: INCORPORATING MOVEMENT WITH

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DATE: May 2-13 (Two weeks) COST: $1,780 tuition, $75 supplies only CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: APPRENTICESHIP (Masters) ADVANCED FURNITURE MAKING (Fortune Fellowship) This workshop is intended for those who have a familiarity with woodworking tools and machinery and is a highly recommended class for those working on their MASW Masters program. It is an opportunity to advance technical knowledge by experimenting with forms and woodworking processes that may be new to you. The students will be encouraged to try each of the techniques by designing and making a piece of furniture with Michael’s one-on-one guidance. There will be discussions on hand tools, machinery, wood selection, joinery, shaping, surface preparation and finishing. Demonstrations will take place each morning and afternoon during the entire two weeks. The tools will remain set up so you can become proficient with the various techniques. Michael will go from machine to machine sharing tricks of the trade accumulated over forty years of experience. The students will be introduced to the design process that will help them resolve their work and then complete it in a safe, organized and efficient manner. Drawing, model making and quick full-size mockups are very important parts of the design and fabrication process and the value will be constantly demonstrated during the class. Improving the workshop environment in every area will be discussed, from workbench design and tool cabinets to choosing appropriate machinery and planing wood to material storage are all topics that will be discussed. We are very fortunate to have Michael as part of our two week apprenticeship program. Make sure that you sign up early because this class could be one of the first to sell out. Key Points: *Joinery techniques from the fastest to the finest *Problem solving the construction of your designs *Planning techniques to avoid mistakes *Measuring accurately every time *Making simple but effective hand tools for your workshop *Workshop layout *Properties of wood *Design theory *Choosing adhesives and finishes *Tricks of the trade for each machine in your shop CLASS: MASTERING VENEER: THE GREAT WOODWORKING COVER-UP WITH MARC ADAMS

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DATE: May 9-13 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: VENEERING/MARQUETRY (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) The ability to work with veneer is a skill well worth developing, opening a whole new world of design freedom. Walnut burl, mahogany crotch, Macassar ebony, and quilted maple are just a few of the countless woods available that woodworkers can incorporate into their work. This course will begin with the history of veneer and the techniques and tools necessary to cut, match, tape and press veneer successfully. From there Marc will cover book, four-way, diamond and radial matching of veneer. After everyone has created some veneered panels, border work and inlay techniques will be covered as well as edge details. Several methods for cutting, joining, pressing, and finishing will be presented, which will enable students to create projects in a variety of different situations, depending on their specific shop and tools. In the middle of the week, students will be introduced to parquetry techniques and allowed to incorporate geometric shapes into their work. By the end of the week, each student will have pressed up many examples to take home and turn into a special piece of furniture. Because vacuum presses open a whole level of advanced veneering techniques, a portion of this class will be devoted to veneering with a vacuum. Students will leave with all the skills necessary to confidently use veneer in their work. Key Points: *Determining when and where to use veneer *Book matching and slip matching veneers *Multiple matches including radial, four-way, eight-way, twelve- way *Inlay with knives *Borders and edges *Glues, substrates and pressing *Incorporating lasers *Finishing CLASS: MAKE A GOTHIC THRONE: TECHNIQUES FROM THE 14TH

CENTURY WITH GRAHAM BLACKBURN DATE: May 9-13 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters)

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STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship) Nowadays, every weekend woodworker has a shop equipped with tablesaws, routers and plate joiners. Competent woodworking seems to require an even greater attention to precision with setting up jointer knives, finely tuning the table saw fence and calibrating runout with micrometers. Even the simplest joinery is approached with an astonishing array of high-tech jigs. To consider the construction of even the simplest piece made in previous centuries without all this power and technology is almost inconceivable. In this class, Graham will guide students through the process and techniques used to build an iconic Gothic Throne with no glue, screws, nails or power tools. The entire chair, except for the hinged seat, is made using frame-and-panel construction with mortis and tenon joinery. During the week, students will use ONLY hand tools to build the throne. This includes hand sawing, molding, carving, cut parts to size and how to do precision piercing. This class will bring students closer to an understanding of how furniture was made in the 14th century, and at the same time surprise students with both the sophistication of the work at that time and how much contemporary woodworking owes to these ancient woodworkers (of which Graham is one of them). Key Points: *Mortise and tenons *Drawboring *Crocket carving *Pierced carving *Linenfold carving CLASS: TURNING BOWLS & PLATTERS WITH ALAN STIRT DATE: May 9-13 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) BOWLS (Lacer Fellowship) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) The focus of this workshop will be turning open bowls and platters. The course will consist of a demonstration/discussion in the morning, followed by hands-on work with guidance from Alan. The emphasis will be on developing both tool skills and design skills. Alan will cover such topics as harvesting and cutting wood for turning; dealing with green and dry wood; making the grain and shape of a bowl work together; techniques for carving, texturing and coloring; using turning tools (with an emphasis on the bowl gouge); tool

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sharpening; and sanding techniques. Students will try to integrate all of the above skills with the design process. Because each student will want to focus on individual projects, there will be lots of time for one-to-one feedback on techniques and design. Each student will be encouraged to work at his or her own pace and to concentrate on the skills he or she feels are most important. Key Points: *Safety *Tool shaping, use and sharpening *Chucking techniques for bowls and platters *Turning green and dry wood *In depth bowl and platter turning techniques *Texturing, coloring and carving on turned platters and bowls CLASS: FURNITURE RESTORATION, REPAIR & REFINISHING WITH MITCH KOHANEK DATE: May 9-13 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: FINISHING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) This is a hands-on workshop which allows students the opportunity to be introduced to furniture restoration/refinishing on the wooden objects they bring in. Every wooden object is unique and so are its problems. This class will teach students how to restore their furniture as well as total refinishing. Each piece of furniture brought in will have its own refinishing/restoration plan which means a variety of subjects to learn from each other’s projects. First task is getting the object structurally sound with regluing and repairing. Next is how to examine the condition of the coating to decide if some gentle solvent cleaning and recoating is possible. If not, you’ll learn how to totally remove the existing coating. Once the piece has been stripped it then needs surface preparation, coloring and a new coat of finish. Demonstrations and discussions of spot repair will also be briefly covered. Anyone interested in learning the basics of the craft of furniture restoration/refinishing will find this class to be a valuable experience. Note: Students will have conversations with Mitch before the class to review what furniture pieces are appropriate for restoration and repair. Key Points: *Gluing techniques *Repairing techniques *Restoring old finishes back to life

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*Methods of removing the existing finish *Color and coating application *Spot repairing water rings, nicks, dents and scratches CLASS: SPOT REPAIR & TOUCH-UP WITH MITCH KOHANEK DATE: May 14-15 COST: $390 tuition, $35 material fee: students should bring their

own spot repair kit CLASS SIZE: 14 people “Spot repair” is a term used for repairing minor damages such as nicks, dents, and scratches in the wood and/or its coatings. It is also helpful for filling holes drilled in the wrong place or using a variety of fillers for small pieces of veneer that are missing. Larger repairs such as crushed corners and areas of wood where your favorite pet chewed on the chair leg will be introduced. Color matching is a critical component of the repair once the damaged area has been filled. Time will be spent learning how to create the color needed for the repair. “In-painting” (graining) is needed to recreate the grain pattern that will be missing once the damaged area has been filled. Water rings, heat damage and a host of other types of damages will be discussed. Repairs will be performed on wood panels that have been finished with lacquer. Students should purchase or bring their own spot repair kit. (Spot repair kits could cost as much as $340.00, but will pay for themselves with your first repair.) Key Points: *Repairing minor damages to wood and wood coatings *Polyester fills for larger damages *Coating identification *Color matching *Imprinting techniques for faux finishing on your repair *How to “deluxe” furniture CLASS: TUNING & USING HAND PLANES WITH GRAHAM

BLACKBURN DATE: May 14-15 COST: $390 tuition, $20 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people

In this class, students will learn what a plane is really intended to do! Graham will demonstrate how to fettle, tune, and sharpen it, regardless if

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the plane is made of wood, composite, or metal—old, rusty, or new or expensive. The course will focus primarily on bench planes (smoothers, jacks, and jointers) but if you have block planes, rabbet or any specialty plane, Graham will show how to use them efficiently. Make sure to bring all the planes you have. You’ll never need sandpaper or sanders again! Key Points: *Flatness *Squareness *The mouth *The cap iron *Angles *Sharpening methods *Planing jigs for accuracy CLASS: CUSTOM LANDING NETS: WHERE FORM & FUNCTION MEET WITH SAM LACINA DATE: May 14-15 COST: $390 tuition, $120 material fee payable to Sam CLASS SIZE: 14 people This class will start with a quick overview of the various methods for constructing landing nets as well as design considerations. On the first day, students will be shown quick and easy methods for developing a custom design. Participants will build their gluing form and handle inset. Sam will do a quick demo on preparing the wood strips and warm water bending. Each student will have a chance to bend sample lamination strips. After a discussion of clamping systems and a demonstration of the gluing method, all students will glue their own net frame. During the class Sam will discuss decorating and finishing techniques. On the second day, students will remove the net frame from the form and begin the sanding and machining process to produce the base frame. Each student will shape their handle to a personally pleasing contour before starting the final sanding and detailing. After a discussion of net bag attachment techniques, the students will be guided in the steps to complete their net. Along the way there should be time to discuss fishing, flies and life. Key Points: *Overview of landing net construction *Easy methods of design *Quick and easy wood bending *Preserving symmetry with centerlines and registration marks *Successful clamping and gluing of complex parts

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*Don’t worry about mistakes, your instructor has already made them all CLASS: MAKE YOUR OWN METAL SPINNING TOOLS WITH LYNNE

HULL DATE: May 14-15 COST: $390 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people

In this two day class students will have the opportunity to create their own spinning tools to use in the spinning class following this workshop, as well as continuing working at home with the new skills learned in the class. Students will focus on making three tools: a forming tool to shape metal, a burnishing tool for smoothing the metal and a cutting tool to trim the metal when completed. Lynne will demonstrate how to hot forge the steel blanks and then grinding them to final completion. Once the steel tool is made, students will then turn their handles out of wood and use copper tubing as a ferrell for holding the tool in place. The cutting tool will have a high-speed steel cutter that will be grinded to the correct shape for cutting metal then set into the steel pipe handle. At the end of this this workshop, students will be ready to use these new tools with confidence and pride. There is nothing better than making your own tools with your own flair and style. Key Points:

*Hot forging of mild steel *Grinding, sanding and polishing of mild steel *Spindle turning of wood for handles of spinning tools *Assembly of steel and wood handles with copper ferrell

*Grinding of cutting tools for non-ferrous metals CLASS: MAKE AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR WITH JOHN RESSLER DATE: May 14-20 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, $670 material fee payable to John CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) Building your own guitar can be one of the most rewarding crafts. It consists of precise joinery, creativity and music all in one package! Students will be guided through all the critical elements of making an acoustic, steel-

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string guitar. Materials will be high-grade quality, solid woods only. Because of the obvious time limitations, prefabrication of parts will be necessary, and John will supply these. Students will learn the start to finish process of the craft and art of musical instrument construction. By the end of the week, everyone will have completed their own hand-crafted, acoustic guitar that is strung and fully playable. The application of a protective finish will be discussed in depth so students can complete the project after the class ends. Participants should have some experience correctly using hand tools, such as chisels and planes. If you ever wanted to make a guitar, this class will be the chance of a lifetime. The hours are long, and the challenge is great, but the satisfaction will be tremendous and will create “sound” memories that will last a lifetime. Key Points: *Building an acoustic guitar from start to finish *Selecting instrument grade woods and understanding their effect on tone *Carving guitar top braces and manipulating them for tone *Getting the best tone from a guitar *Fretting a musical instrument *Inlaying mother of pearl shell *Woodworking to very tight tolerances *Tuning a guitar CLASS: MARQUETRY WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: May 16-20 October 17-21 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: VENEERING OR MARQUETRY (Masters) ADVANCED STUDY (Fortune Fellowship) This workshop will teach you the fine art of working with veneer to create pictures. The class will start with a discussion of how to handle, flatten, cut and tape veneer packets. By the end of the first day, students will master simple knife-cutting techniques by making several geometric or parquetry-type patterns. Through continued practice, participants will be able to master the double-bevel technique for cutting and assembling pictures out of wood, which is known as “marquetry.” Marc will share his secret of how to dye veneers and the easy way to layout and trace patterns successfully. He will also discuss substrate selections, pressing methods, sanding techniques, veneer selections, knife cutting and detailing. Each student will learn how to sand shade veneer as well as how to repair

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common problems that occur during the cutting and pressing process. This class will be intense and requires patience. However, each student will be able to work at his/her own pace under no time constraints. By the end of the week, everyone will have produced many pressed, sanded and lacquered works of art. Marquetry is simple, yet very few people practice it. It can increase the value of a piece of furniture fourfold. If you are a craftsperson, this class will open new doors of endless possibilities. Key Points: *The history of veneer *How to create marquetry concepts *Ways to transfer line drawings into veneer images *Ways to cut, tape and assemble packets *Rules for the double bevel technique *Dying veneer and sand shading techniques *Completing the image: sanding and finishing CLASS: BUILDING AN EXECUTIVE DESK WITH GARY STRIEGLER DATE: May 16-20 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW,

$50 material fee payable to Gary for hardware CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

Every college student knows that a desk can be as simple as a door slab over concrete blocks, but most of us are looking for a little more function and beauty when it comes to a desk. Often, store bought desk plans are so detailed that they would eat up at least a month worth of nights and weekends to build. Here is some good news; thanks to the speed of pocket hole joinery and repetitive cutting techniques, it’s possible to build a beautiful and functional desk in a one week class. Gary will start the class off with a discussion of desk design. He will then show students the value of making and using story sticks to help organize and execute consistent cuts. Students will use pocket screws to assemble most of the desk which are durable and fast. Trim and moldings will be cut during the week to give a custom look to your desk. Once the desk is finished, it will rival any desk available at any office furniture store. Key Points: *How to quickly and accurately assemble frames using pocket

Screws *Use a story stick to organize and execute your design *Secrets to cut and fit tight joints with moldings

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*Method for edge banding plywood to make a stable wood top *Simple and fast methods for building durable drawers *Easy method for installing drawer slides using a jig *Trim details that add beauty while simplifying construction *A design you can use to build beautiful desks with tools you

already own CLASS: METAL SPINNING WITH LYNNE HULL DATE: May 16-20 COST: $895 tuition, $175 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) This class will introduce woodturners and woodworkers to the metal spinning process, an industrial process used to create objects such as vent systems, lamp parts and automobile components. Students will explore the creative options this technique offers the turner, learn to adapt a woodturning lathe for metal spinning and to make the hand tools needed to form sheet metal. Handouts and diagrams will be provided. This workshop will include demonstrations and hands-on experience in creating wood patterns that students will spin metal over for finished objects. Everyone will be working with non-ferrous metals such as copper, brass and aluminum. An introduction to basic metalworking skills will be addressed along with layout, cutting and annealing metal to soften for forming. Cold joinery such as rivets and silver soldering/brazing will be demonstrated. Emphasis will be on learning the basic technical skills involved in this metal forming process. Integrating wood into the finished objects will be encouraged. Key Points: *Tool making: tool rest and hand forming tools *Design work for spun forms *Pattern making *Sheet metal techniques *Cold joinery: rivet and tabs *Silver soldering/ brazing *Finishing techniques *Patina/coloring metals

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CLASS: JOURNEY THROUGH THE CLOUDS WITH GABRIEL LEHMAN DATE: May 16-20 COST: $895 tuition, $40 material fee payable to Gabriel CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

In this class as playful as the paintings themselves, students will

create a bright sky with big, puffy clouds across a 24” x 30" canvas before adding simple design elements and exploring hidden light sources to create a whimsical scene all their own. Keeping it light and fun, Gabriel will show students time-saving techniques and a practical approach to painting, using colors straight from the bottle to simplify the process and ensure a successful painting. No painting experience is required. Gabriel will begin with color theory and a review of the color wheel, study of clouds, and how to see color and light. Once paintings are complete, students will learn how to apply professional hanging gear to their piece, as well as how to photograph the work for reproduction.

Key Points: *Using unconventional brush technique *Exploring light and light sources *Creating an even blend of color *Painting without visual reference *Choosing color, warm verses cool tones *Realizing it's just color- you don't have to take it too seriously

CLASS: BASIC VENEERING WITH BRIAN BYRNE DATE: May 21-22 COST: $390 tuition, $35 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people The ability to work with veneer is a skill well worth developing; it opens up a whole new world of design freedom. In this weekend workshop, Brian will discuss how to handle veneer and ways to cut, tape, press, and sand the final project. Students will learn how to slip, book, four-way, and radial match veneers. On the second day, students will be introduced to parquetry techniques and allowed to incorporate geometric shapes into their work. By the end of the weekend, each student will have pressed up many examples to take home and turn into a special piece of furniture or wall hanging. Veneer work is simple, creative and fun. If you’ve ever wanted to

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learn the craft of veneering, this would be a great place to start. Key Points: *Veneering terminology *Handling, cutting and taping veneer *Parquetry techniques *Gluing and pressing veneer *Flattening wrinkly veneers *Sanding techniques CLASS: BUILD A CURVED VENEERED CABINET DOOR WITH OWAIN

HARRIS DATE: May 21-22 COST: $390 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people

Adding curves to any cabinetry project can take one’s work to a whole new level. In this two day workshop students will explore the techniques required to build a bent laminated cabinet door. Owain will start with a discussion of the materials used in wide-panel laminating including the material for the form as well as the core material for the door. Students will make a curved form that will be used to glue up their door. Once the door body is pressed, Owain will demonstrate ways to edge the sides and surface treatments for the face using solid wood and decorative veneer layups. There will be a discussion and demonstration of hardware choice and how to install this hardware on curved doors. Key Points: *Understanding the materials used in bent lamination *Laying out and building curved forms for wide panels *Adhesive choices for curved work *Accurately and safely cutting curved parts to size *Solid wood edge treatments for engineered panels *Decorative veneer layout and taping *Pressing veneer to curved components CLASS: INTRO TO WOODWORKING: MAKING A CHERRY LAMP

TABLE WITH JERRY C. FORSHEE DATE: May 21-22 COST: $390 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

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If you have desired to build beautiful handcrafted solid wood furniture but did not know what to do or where to go to get started, then this class is for you! Each student will construct and take home a fully assembled beautiful cherry lamp table in the Shaker style. Students will learn how a tree grows, how the different wood grains are formed and where they are best used in furniture parts. During this two day course students will have an opportunity to learn how to mill rough hewn lumber, layout the joinery, cut mortise and tenon joints, align the orientation of the grain for strength and aesthetics, hand tool methods, ways to cut tapered table legs, and the best ways to assembly and glue-up the table. Techniques for attaching table tops will be discussed and demonstrated. Each student will receive a free CD containing a PowerPoint slide show of all class instructions and demonstrations. Each student will be given a class commemorative custom hardwood clipboard which can be used during the class to organize notes and course handouts. Key Points: *Examination of how a tree grows and grain identification *Demonstration and practice in the basic steps in milling rough

hewn lumber *Stock selection and layout to yield the best appearance *Table top stock selection, jointing and glue-up *Layout and machining tapered table legs *Mortise and tenon joinery to form the table legs to apron *Project glue-up strategies *Attaching the table top CLASS: BENCH TOP BENCH WITH STEVE LATTA DATE: May 21-22 COST: $390 tuition, $45 supply fee, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people Tired of ending a stretch at your bench with strained eyes and an aching back? How about building the perfect bench top bench to bring the work to you? In this class, students will make Steve’s classic “mini-bench,” or bench top bench, that is perfect for joinery, inlay, carving or whatever your specialty may be. It will be a true “Where have you been all my life?” experience when you stand up tall and comfortably tackle the work at hand. The bench will have both an end vise with dogs for clamping as well as a removable, Moxon-style side vise that is excellent for drawer and case joinery. And of course, we’ll look at how you might customize it for your specific needs. This bench will become your primary workspace –

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guaranteed. And…it’s portable!!! Students will need to know their current bench height to help determine the correct finished height of the bench. Key Points: *Construct a focused workspace to eliminate the sprawl *Selecting and mounting a bench vise *Adding a Moxon-style side vise for carcass and dovetail work *Accessories and fixtures for holding your work and tools *Sizing the bench for your specific needs CLASS: PURE FORM & TRUE SHAPES: A FOUNDATION FOR ALL TURNERS WITH J PAUL FENNELL DATE: May 21-22 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people In this weekend class, Master Woodturner J Paul Fennell will teach the essentials to create vessel forms that bring elegance to any student’s work. Good form is an important starting point for making gallery-quality work and for showcasing more advanced work enhanced by carving, piercing and pyrography. Students will make several vessel shapes during the weekend to learn the basics of good design. Emphasis will be placed on developing a sense of how subtle changes in the form’s line, volume and proportion can dramatically enhance the elegance of the vessel. Students will also study grain orientation and wood distortion to learn how they affect the appearance of the vessel. Techniques will be explored for finishing the vessel using scrapers to minimize sanding, and simple but elegant methods for shaping and finishing the vessel bottom. Students will receive as much individual specialized instruction as possible for an enhanced class experience. Key Points: *Understanding the importance of form, line and proportion *Developing an eye for improving the enhancement of the vessel *Developing shapes to convey meaning *Techniques and tool use in creating the outside shape of the vessel *Grain orientation and distortion and how they affect the appearance of the vessel *Finishing methods for vessel exterior *Hollowing techniques, including gauging wall thickness *How discussion and critique can lead to enhancement of work

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CLASS: TECHNIQUES FOR CURVED FURNITURE: MAKING AN

ELLIPTICAL DEMILUNE TABLE WITH OWAIN HARRIS DATE: May 23-27 COST: $895 tuition, $140 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

Have you wanted to try building furniture with curves but didn’t know where to start? Or have you already dipped a toe into the world of curvature but need some inspiration to keep going? In this weeklong workshop, students will learn the fundamental techniques for exploring the world of curved and shaped furniture making. Using the classic elliptical demilune table as a starting point, students will begin with an exploration of lamination techniques by building a curved form to be used in gluing the laminated apron. Owain will discuss and demonstrate the joinery for attaching the legs to the apron using special jigs designed to be used with the plunge router. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with various hand and power tools to create sculpted and shaped legs. There will be two options for the table top, students can choose between making a solid wood top or a decorative veneered top. Finally, Owain will discuss the options for finishing your new table.

Key Points: *Making solid wood laminations *Laying out and building curved forms *Adhesive choices for curved work *Accurately and safely cutting curved parts to size *Joinery for curved parts *Using hand tools to shape sculptural legs *Glue-up techniques for curved furniture *Decorative veneer layups *Considerations for plywood verses solid wood table tops

CLASS: DECORATIVE DETAILS WITH STEVE LATTA DATE: May 23-27 COST: $895 tuition, $70 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

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In many ways, veneer work, marquetry, inlay, and related techniques reached an early zenith during the Federal period of American Furniture. Furniture makers adorned their work with bright veneers, geometric forms, classical motifs and pictorial elements. Much of this early work influenced the designs of contemporary furniture pieces. During this workshop, Steve demonstrates a wide variety of detail techniques that can be incorporated into furniture to enhance and complement the overall design. Students will learn single, double and triple line stringing for both traditional and contemporary designs. Steve will touch upon ornamental bandings, fans, bellflowers, line-and-berry patterns, shells and paterae. He will also discuss both urban and rural inlay motif techniques and pull the best from both schools. Sand shading, ornamental veneering, and a history of regional motifs will be discussed in detail, and each student will have plenty of time to develop these time-tested techniques. This class has been a huge hit for over a decade. Steve is an excellent craftsman and a great teacher! Key Points: *Adorning table legs, box lids, aprons, table tops

*Making and installing decorative bandings *Making ornamental ovals and diamond patterns *Fundamental and advanced inlay skills *Federal period inlay techniques *Classic line-and-berry designs *Contemporary applications *The best of both worlds: hand and power tool approaches CLASS: THE ART & CRAFT OF CABINETMAKING WITH GEORGE

VONDRISKA DATE: May 23-27 COST: $865 tuition, $245 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

FINE CABINETMAKING (Fortune Fellowship)

Mastering case construction opens the door to many projects. With just a few changes, the cabinet made in this class could be a vanity, dresser, bookcase or shop cabinet. George will start with design basics, including industry standards for kitchen cabinets, and move toward understanding advantages and disadvantages of materials typically used in case work; plywood, MDF and melamine. A very important aspect of cabinetmaking, and woodworking in general, is working in a logical sequence; allowing one aspect of a project to lead to the next. This approach, which often includes transferring measurement instead of using a ruler or tape measure, is

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George’s favorite insurance policy against cutting parts incorrectly. Using solid wood for the face frame, doors and banding gives you the opportunity to learn about milling, squaring and dimensioning solid lumber. George will discuss set up, safety and proper use as we approach each tool. The class cabinetmaking project includes raised panel doors on European hinges. The doors are made on the router table, providing students the opportunity to master cope and stile joinery and panel raising. The baltic birch drawers are on full extension slides and built using a lock rabbet joint. Each student in this hands-on class makes their own cabinet.

Key Points: *Cabinet design and industry standards for kitchen cabinets

*Bucking down plywood sheets *Planning your work and working your plan *Squaring and dimensioning solid lumber *Raised panel doors on the router table *Drawer box construction *Installing drawer slides and European hinges

CLASS: TURNING ELEGANT VESSELS WITH J PAUL FENNELL DATE: May 23-27 COST: $895 tuition, $90 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) HOLLOW TURNING/VESSELS (Lacer Fellowship)

In this class students will focus on techniques to turn elegant hollow forms with an additional emphasis on the decorative possibilities after completing the vessel. One of the key elements initially covered is developing a sense of form while turning and learning how subtle changes during the turning process can dramatically change the final look of the vessel. Students will make several pieces for personal comparison. Besides learning effective tool use, everyone will also make and use a simple, small hook tool for hollowing, and a simple diamond pointed embellishing tool. Students will learn the basics of hollowing the vessel using their own tools as well as the instructor’s own boring bars and hook tools which can be easily made. Another key element of the class is exploring in detail various decorative techniques, including carving, texturing, and piercing. A tool used for creating lines and grooves will be made in class with materials provided. There will be a strong focus on the process of laying out designs and how to make and creatively use an indexing wheel. Methods of transferring designs

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onto three-dimensional surfaces will be shown using both a grid system and with frisket materials, to make unique and personal work. Students will explore the design possibilities and learn the basic techniques of piercing, carving and texturing, using high-speed NSK tools, rotary micromotors and other power tools. Some previous knowledge of turning hollow forms is recommended, but not mandatory.

Key Points: *Gain an understanding of the importance of form *Learn how subtle changes in the form can enhance the look of the piece *Simple methods for finishing the bottom of the piece *Enhancing skills for carving, texturing and piercing *Exploring designs from the creative use of an indexing wheel *Creating and transferring designs on three-dimensional surfaces CLASS: UPHOLSTERY OPEN SHOP: BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT WITH MIKE MASCELLI DATE: May 23-27 COST: $895 tuition, $75 supply fee payable to Mike, a

measurement will be provided so you can bring your own show cover

CLASS SIZE: 9 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) Students will work in a fully equipped upholstery shop with a Master Upholsterer and learn the history of upholstery as well as the fundamental tools, techniques and materials needed for the completion of their own full-size upholstery project. Students will be REQUIRED to submit photos of their proposed piece(s) to Mike prior to the class to ensure that they are appropriate for a one week format. It will also give Mike a chance to assess what prep work needs to be done prior to class, and to get an estimate of the amount of material needed for the show cover. All under-upholstery materials will be included in the supply fee; however, students must provide their own show cover fabric. There is no prerequisite, and students can expect to learn all the steps required to complete their piece. Mike will set up a complete upholstery shop with work stations, air staplers, a cutting table, glue-up area and provide a review of all basic upholstery techniques. Sewing machine operation will NOT be part of the instruction; however pieces which need small amounts of machine sewing work will be sewn by Mike as necessary. After measuring and designing a treatment for each

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project, students will spend most of the week in an open shop format, with a full class wrap-up session at the end of each day. Pieces of any style, including original designs are acceptable, but all must have a sound frame, and show wood surfaces that are finished. Small to medium sized chairs with tight seats and backs are ideal. Chairs with loose cushions, such as small wing chairs, can be included but may not be fully completed in one week.

Key Points: *Learn the history and language of the upholstery trade *Learn how to design an upholstery treatment *Learn how to measure a piece to be upholstered *Install proper webbing and hand tie the springs, or install zig-

zag springs *Create a professional upholstery foundation *Install the show cover and trimming to complete your piece *Learn how to blind stitch and hand-close seams

CLASS: RESAWN VENEERED BOXES WITH A TWIST WITH ADRIAN FERRAZZUTTI

DATE: May 31-June 4 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: VENEERING OR MARQUETRY (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

This class will be based on the shop sawn veneer technique that Adrian uses to make his decorative veneered Ferrazzutti Boxes that were featured in the FWW Video "Veneered Boxes with a Twist”. Students will mill and glue up multiple species of wood into a striped block to be resawn into veneers and then cut into geometric shapes to create striking graphic designs of their own. Students will also learn to saw their own veneer from solid stock to be used for the interior of their boxes. The veneered patterns will be glued to plywood using a vacuum press after which the many steps of constructing the box will begin. Students will cut joinery, fit the top and learn how control waterfall veneer patterns or grain from the top to all sides of the box. Hardwood edging will be fit and glued around all the corners using Ebony or Holly. High quality hinges and lock hardware will be thoroughly demonstrated so each student can inlay their hardware with total precision. This will be an action pack class filled with live demonstrations by Adrian, while still giving lots of working time to complete the box at MASW. Key Points: *Fine box making mixing veneer and solid wood

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*Creative geometric designs with shop sawn veneer *Resawing veneer *Pressing veneer with a vacuum pump and option for those

without one *Waterfall pattern / grain control, wrapping patterns around

corners *Milling small pieces of wood safely for edging, flawless mitering *Precision hardware installation, installing hinges and locks

CLASS: DESIGN: DEFINING YOUR STYLE THROUGH ELEGANT FORM WITH ROB MILLARD-MENDEZ DATE: May 31-June 4 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $40 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: DESIGN (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) DESIGN (Lacer Fellowship) Successful design is the first step in making a successful piece of furniture. This class will help students identify and define their style so that the objects they make will work well in the home and complement other interior elements. This workshop will equip students with a systematic design approach that can be employed when making objects for themselves or for clients. It doesn’t matter what’s being designed (furniture, houses, cars, sculptures, etc.), the principles of design are the same. Once the principles of design are understood, they can be used to make elegant, visually pleasing objects. This class will also help students invigorate their designs by the addition of forms and elements from nature and from the history of furniture. Joinery, construction, ergonomics, and aesthetics will all be covered over the course of the week, along with sketching, technical drawing and modeling techniques to help develop an idea. It’s not necessary to be an artist to produce designs that are functional, durable and beautiful. This class will teach students the skills needed to design elegant furniture that will generate pride for years to come. Key Points: *Understanding your own style (likes/dislikes) *Understanding the principles of design *Understanding the design process *Using drawings/models as tools that save time/money *Choosing appropriate materials and joinery for a piece *Incorporating ergonomics into your work *Understanding the importance of proportion and gesture

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CLASS: CREATING EXCEPTIONAL FURNITURE: LEARNING TO CONNECT THE DOTS WITH STEPHEN PROCTOR DATE: May 31-June 4 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters) DETAILS OR INLAY (Fortune Fellowship) Woodworkers require the ability to create true and elegant curves, both simple and compound in nature. These may be for the use of legs, or even just for shaping an edge. Beginning with simple exercises, this class will explore the process required to arrive at shapes, forms, and sections in a controlled and non-intuitive manner. Students will begin by the application of a few straight lines to achieve some compound curves, shapes, and curls. Grinders, rasps, spokeshaves, planes, and scrapers will be demonstrated to show how they may be used to achieve the utmost accuracy and create the truest of forms. Through a series of more complex exercises, the class will end up exploring many and varied shapes. These may be transitions from fat to thin, round to square, spirals, twists, and even animalistic forms. All of the sample pieces and the thought process of connecting the dots will provide a design source for future projects. This will be the fifth time Stephen has taught this class, and if you want to learn how to create motion without steam, heat or glue, then this is the class that will take your work to a completely different place. Key Points: *Learn to shape wood with a spokeshave *Learn how to draw complex lines and then connect them *Develop compound shapes *Tool control *Using rasps and planes to create curved surfaces *Give your work continuity CLASS: MAKING SEGMENTED BASKETS WITH TOM LOHMAN DATE: May 31-June 4 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $560 material fee includes custom made

gluing fixture and supplies payable to Tom CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

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This workshop will cover design techniques which allows students the knowledge and experience to go beyond simple segmented patterns by providing an overview of using design software to create vessels having better form and patterns. Tom will present several jigs that can be constructed to aid in the project’s building process. He will detail tips on using the glue-up jig to create closed segmented projects with 48 segments per row and beyond. Most of this workshop will be a supervised individual project build. So, come ready to create, cut and turn.

Key Points: *Construction of closed segmented vessels on an open

segmented jig *Designs that go beyond simple patterns *Steps required to go from design to build *Techniques for cutting and gluing using jigs CLASS: LAMINATING & SHAPING WOOD: A SCULPTURAL ADVENTURE WITH MICHAEL COOPER DATE: May 31-June 4 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $80 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) CARVED, TURNED, LAMINATED (Lacer Fellowship) In this workshop students will explore the tremendous potential of bent wood lamination. Most finished wood products end up looking a bit like the lumber they start with, which is normally rectilinear. Michael will take this class in a very different direction of exploration. By starting with thinly cut strips of wood, a curvilinear form is almost suggested, which will push the laminated curved line to new extremes. Part of the exploration of this class will include the use of very simple techniques that can yield amazing results. Students will start with a few simple designing methods that will almost immediately suggest a variety of future possibilities. Michael will discuss various problem solving approaches using bent lamination techniques: what type of wood is best for completing a certain bend; what kind of glue; do we need a form; is this a compound curve bend; what is the best clamp to use; can we add on to this form later; what methods should be used to clean the glue off; and how can we refine and finish the shape? The class will also explore some aluminum and steel fabrication and machining using a metal lathe, a Bridgeport mill and T.I.G. welding. Many

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tricks and some surprises will be shared during the week. Shaping solid wood with both electronic and pneumatic tools will also be explored. Michael’s goal is to expand your visual thinking and knowledge and get you using the right ‘fast’ tool for safe, challenging and exciting work. Come ready to grow–Michael’s already 5’7”! Key Points: *Create one bent lamination *Design using drawing and model making *Learn how to prepare stock *Learn about and use various jigs *Shaping methods with electric, air and hand tools *Adhesive options *Clamping methods *Become familiar with metal working tools *Explore steel and aluminum options CLASS: JOINERY WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: March 28-April 1 June 6-10 September 6-10 (Tues to Sat) October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: JOINERY (Masters) (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: SPIRAL MATCH VENEER JEWELRY BOX WITH SCOTT

GROVE DATE: June 6-10 COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: VENEERING OR MARQUETRY (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

Book matched veneer = predictable and boring. Spiral match = WOW!

In this class, Scott reveals his award-winning asymmetrical matching and spiral veneer process using step-by-step instructions. When working with veneer, asymmetrical patterns allow for more creative expression and design development. This unique pattern will be incorporated into a keepsake box that will instantly become a family heirloom. The miter fold box construction

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allows the veneer pattern to seamlessly wrap around the box which can be made for jewelry, a humidor, or a place for your ashes.

Key Points: *Selecting veneers for asymmetrical matching *Curve line construction *Grain alignment techniques *Miter fold box construction *All things veneer: layup, pressing, seaming, and more *Thinking outside the box while making a box

CLASS: HAND HAMMERED ARTS & CRAFTS PEWTER CLOCK WITH

JOE MROSS DATE: June 6-10 COST: $895 tuition, $375 material fee payable to Joe CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) This workshop will teach students the basic skills and aesthetic concepts required to create a hammered pewter mantle clock in the iconic Arts & Crafts style. Joe will cover everything from the historical influences that shape the style to the practical nitty-gritty of hammering out parts and riveting them together. Students will be exposed to the nuances of metalsmithing in this important early 20th century aesthetic movement. A thoughtfully crafted clock is both sculpture and a family heirloom to be cherished for generations. Students will learn how to rivet, solder, sand, shape and achieve an antique patina that will give their clock a distinguished look. With an infinite range of practical and decorative possibilities, clocks are excellent projects for both beginning hammer-bangers and advanced metal-tinkerers. Although a kit will be provided, there will be ample opportunity for adding your own details and Joe will discuss important considerations for designing your own clocks. Key Points: *Introduction to historical context of Arts & Crafts metalwork *Important design elements of Arts & Crafts pewter work to

consider *How to get a design ready for layout *Good planning to keep from getting boxed into a corner *Unique characteristics of pewter and how to wrangle it *How to cut, sand, anneal and shape pewter for professional

results *Hammering pewter like an old master…”Patience, grasshopper”

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*Some options for decorative embellishments *Joinery is the celebration of connections: Rivets, rivets, rivets *How to achieve a deep, rich, antique patina and wax finish that

will continue to develop *How to install the hands of time CLASS: PRAIRIE SCHOOL LEADED GLASS: BUILDING WINDOWS WITH CAME WITH TED ELLISON DATE: June 6-12 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, $100 material fee, students will purchase

glass directly from Kokomo glass CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) This class will start with a tour of the oldest art glass producer in the United States, Kokomo Opalescent Glass, founded in 1888. Students will purchase glass for their projects from the factory that supplied glass for windows designed by Tiffany Studios, Frank Lloyd Wright and Greene & Greene. Ted will teach students advanced techniques through the creation of two projects: a leaded panel in the Prairie School style and a copper foil panel in the organic style. The leaded project is inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries and their uniquely American style of stained glass. The organic copper foil project is inspired by the aesthetics of Greene & Greene, where foil and solder are used to form branches, leaves and flowers. Students will select from three designs for each project, based on their skill level. Class members will take away an understanding of design and fabrication necessary to build their own windows, through detailed demonstrations of essential techniques. Hand tools, strip cutting, glass selection and finishing techniques will be explored. If you’ve ever wanted to learn advanced leaded glass techniques, this class if for you! This workshop is for students with some leaded glass experience. Key Points: *The history of Prairie School leaded glass *Advanced glass cutting techniques *How to design your own windows *Working with lead and zinc came and copper foil *Glass design and layout *Decorative soldering *Cementing and patina *Reinforcing for larger panels

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CLASS: MORLEY WALL CABINET WITH PHILIP MORLEY DATE: June 6-12 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) FINE CABINETMAKING (Fortune Fellowship)

In this workshop students will build a Morley wall cabinet. This wall cabinet is inspired by the works of James Krenov with a Scandinavian influence. Philip designed this piece originally for a client who wanted to display some small pieces of artwork in a tasteful way with the cabinet itself being a statement of art. Just as important, it is grounded in traditional joinery making it a piece built with integrity. Students in the class will learn mortise and tenon joinery, frame and panel door, how to cut their own shop-sawn veneer, smooth drawer construction without the use of hardware, how to cut dovetails, a bending technique using a saw kerf and vacuum bag, use of forms in conjunction with a vacuum bag, and edge profiling by hand. Key Points: *Mortise and tenon joinery *Frame and panel door *Make your own shop-sawn veneer *Smooth drawer construction without use of hardware *How to cut dovetails *Saw kerfing bending technique using vacuum bag *Use of forms in conjunction with a vacuum bag *Edge profiling by hand CLASS: GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR SCROLL SAW WITH

MARC BERNER DATE: June 11-12 COST: $390 tuition, $30 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people The scroll saw is the most overlooked and underrated tool in the shop. There are probably more Americans who make their living with this one tool than any other single purpose woodworking tool in the shop. The scroll saw is typically used for craft related items and is safe enough for almost any age. It can cut wood, veneer, metal, plastic, paper, solid surface material, leather, rubber, stone and composite materials. In this two day workshop,

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Marc will discuss the types of saws available today and their features, how to tune them up, how to make jigs and fixtures, and what accessories work best. Blade selection will be covered in detail. Demonstrations will include puzzles, shadow boxes, baskets, three-dimensional work, clocks, small intarsia projects, name and sign boards, and much more. With Marc as the instructor, you can bet this class will be loads of fun. Key Points: *Cut with every type of scroll saw blade *Practice basic and advanced cutting techniques *Learn how to cut a variety of materials including plastic, bone, and non-ferris metals *Make a shadow box, scroll saw box, 3D animal and puzzles *Make craft items that appeal to everyone *Understand inlay techniques *How to price projects you might want to sell CLASS: GILDING & PATINATION WITH SCOTT GROVE DATE: June 11-12 COST: $390 tuition, $100 material fee payable to Scott CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Metal gilding has been used to accent objects since the beginning of time and adding colorful patinas to the metal leaf can create an entirely new level of aesthetic enhancement to your work. In this class students learn conventional and unconventional oil-size metal gilding methods. A variety of chemical formulations will be introduced with a wider variety of application techniques using resists, stencils, and applicator screens that will yield beautiful patina compositions on a variety of copper, brass, and silver leaf. Real 24k gold will be used too as an accent, because gold does not accept a patina. Experimentation is encouraged and students will leave with a variety of sample boards and documented formulations. Key Points: *Understand gilding sizes and when to use them

*Using resists, stencils and applicators to create lines and patterns

*Metal leaf application techniques *Patina chemical formulations and applications *Composition and design consideration *Loosening up and go with the patina flow

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CLASS: TURNING A TRADITIONAL DIP PEN WITH CHRISTOPHER

YOKE DATE: June 11-12 COST: $390 tuition, $55 material fee payable to Chris CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Step back in time and create the writing pens used over 100 years ago. In this course students will learn to turn a traditional pen holder to use for writing and calligraphy from Chris Yoke of Yoke Pen Company. Previous lathe experience is helpful, but not at all required. The pen holder was invented in the mid 1800’s to hold a steel nib, which replaced the feather quill for writing purposes. It is still in use today by calligraphers for items such as invitations, certificates, art and advertising. Chris will demonstrate how to make pen holders in both straight and oblique configurations and receive very basic instruction on how to use them for writing. Students will learn new techniques on the lathe to produce pen holders, extremely small diameter objects and extremely detailed wood turnings. Chris will explain the mechanics of creating a straight & oblique pen holder with proper geometry and balance. Students will also learn how to achieve a gorgeous high gloss CA finish as well as other traditional finishes. By the end of the course everyone will have created a few pen holders to take home and use for future calligraphy and engrossing projects. This would also be a great course for those who intend to take the calligraphy course with Harvest Crittenden which is August 8-12.

Key Points: *Proper wood selection for small turned objects *Pen holder turning on a lathe *Turning very small diameter objects on a lathe *Applying oil and friction polish finishes to turned objects *Applying a professional CA finish to turned objects *Forming an oblique nib flange out of brass *Proper geometry of oblique pen holders *Basic use of nibs and ink for writing

CLASS: EASY CNC PROGRAMMING FOR YOUR DAILY

WOODWORKING TASKS WITH BJORN RETTIG DATE: June 13-17 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

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ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) This course is for anyone interested in expanding their woodworking capabilities through the power of a CNC machine. Whether trying to decide if a CNC machine is a good investment or if you already own one, this class will show how useful and easy a CNC is to use and can be integrated into any project. The class will utilize different software tools to work on projects. If students bring their own laptop and software they can follow along, but it’s not a requirement. Students will learn how to cut parts in 2D, one of the most common uses of CNC machines. This will include how to cut high precision templates for complex woodworking projects on your CNC (or how to outsource it). Students will learn registering and flip cutting and a method of cutting objects that are deeper than your CNC would allow. A highlight of the class will be the cutting of woodworking joints – let’s see if we can cut a Marc Adams Joinery class joint with extreme computer precision. With all these skills, the students will then work on a small box with an inlaid top or engraved letters. A CNC class wouldn’t be complete without students learning about rapid prototyping in foam, cutting aluminum, or engraving brass and acrylic. Key Points: *Basic machine operation and safety *Home positions *Cutting multiples *Registering and flip cutting *Cutting wood that’s thicker than your machine capacity *CNC joints *Inlays and engraving *Cutting other materials (foam, aluminum, brass, and acrylic) *Software options CLASS: BOWL TURNING SIMPLIFIED WITH JASON SCHNEIDER DATE: June 13-17 COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

BOWLS (Lacer Fellowship)

Woodturning is an immediate process that can result in a functional object in just a couple of hours. In this one week beginning bowl turning workshop, students will learn how to safely turn a functional bowl from

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green and kiln dried wood. Once the wood is selected, students will learn how to mount the wood on the lathe, then select the proper speed to turn. Using only the bowl gouge, students will begin the process by shaping the outside of the bowl. Jason will then demonstrate a reverse mounting method to turn the inside of the bowl, then reverse once more to trim the foot. In this workshop, emphasis will be placed on shape and form while creating functional "open" bowls. Each student will leave with many bowls and platters, and techniques as well as the confidence to safely turn green wood. Key Points: *Selection of wood for bowl turning *Various mounting methods *Safe speeds for woodturning *Sharpening of bowl gouges *Grain orientation and proper tool technique *Safe and efficient exterior and interior cuts *Rim and foot design *Safe sanding methods *Drying methods for green wood *Application of hand applied finishes *Surface embellishments

CLASS: MASTER SAW SHARPENING & MAINTENANCE SKILLS: BUILD YOUR OWN BAD AXE WITH MARK HARRELL

DATE: June 13-17 COST: $895 tuition, $300 material fee payable to Mark CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship)

Let’s demystify saw sharpening and master the skills required to restore your vintage saw collection with confidence, and build your own Bad Axe with Mark Harrell, owner of Bad Axe Tool Works. Mark’s five day course enables tool resellers, entrepreneurs hobbyist woodworkers at large to maintain, retension, retooth, hammer-set, and sharpen-to-joint hand, panel, frame and backsaws across a variety of pitches. The course culminates in a graduation exercise in which the student builds his/her own Bad Axe Precision Carcase Saw (included in course tuition). Instructional methods center on historical techniques and best practices employed by craftsmen from over three centuries of western traditional saw making.

Key Points: *Assess, evaluate, restore and maintain an array of vintage

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*Build your own inexpensive saw sharpening vise and maintenance system

*Hammer-set and sharpen-to-joint carcase, tenon, panel and handsaws across a variety of pitches

*Reshape an asymmetrical toothline with differently sized files to achieve consistent rake, bevel and symmetry

*Maximize a saw’s performance *Understanding of how plate gauge, pitch and sawtooth

geometry work together *Build your own Bad Axe 14” (35.5 cm) precision carcase saw

CLASS: MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM WORKBENCH WITH DOUG DALE DATE: June 13-18 (6 days) COST: $1075 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) The real work of any woodworking project happens at the workbench, perhaps the most important tool in the shop. Having the right bench, like the right tool, makes all the difference. Students will design and build a customized workbench that focuses on their personal requirements as well as the type of work they intend to complete. After designing the bench, the priority will be on building the top, with the main focus on selecting, milling, and assembling the top along with placing dog holes, squaring and flattening. The selection and location of vices, along with various jigs to enhance the versatility of the bench, will be discussed in detail. Doug will also discuss ways to build a solid base. Great pride can be taken in building a masters workbench. When designed and built by YOU, it will give years of enjoyment and be the envy of all your other woodworking buddies. Key Points: *Milling wood four-square *Glue laminations *Mortise and tenon joinery *Proper hardware choices and installation *Bench top jigs and fixtures CLASS: MAKE A COMFY CHAIR & OTTOMAN WITH MICHAEL FORTUNE

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DATE: June 13-19 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, $375 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 students STATUS: CHAIR MAKING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) This is a very comfortable chair equally inside at home or outdoors in a Florida sun room. It is easy to get in and out of and perfect for a nap or reading – both from personal experience! The series of intersecting laminated curves might make this look like a daunting task but it is quite simple once the proper patterns and jigs are made. With good jigs, it’s easy to make one, two or any number of these beautiful garden chairs. Lamination techniques, pattern making, jig construction and simple joinery will be demonstrated throughout the week which will show ways to make this chair infinitely reproducible. Students will also make a complimentary ottoman, not covered in any magazine. So jump out of the mundane, everyday Adirondack style chair and hop on this curvaceous and functional (comfy) garden sculpture! Key Points: *Resawing on the bandsaw *Planing thin materials, lamination techniques *Lamination form construction *Making perfect patterns on the bandsaw *How to precisely follow a curved or straight line on the bandsaw *Machining curved parts *Choosing the right wood and finish for outdoor projects *Using the right glue and hardware for outdoor applications *When to cut curves from solid stock or create curves from thin laminations CLASS: MAKE YOUR OWN VACUUM PUMP & PRESSING TABLE WITH MARK OSGOOD DATE: June 18-19 COST: $390 tuition, $240 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people

A vacuum press has many uses in the wood shop. It can be used to draw down vacuum in a vacuum bag or a vacuum table, for a chuck on a lathe, or clamps at your workbench. It is excellent for flattening veneers or drying veneer after dyeing. If you enjoy making guitars, this press can be used to power a low impact bridge clamp. Of course, a vacuum press does wonders as a press for marquetry work. A vacuum frame/vacuum table

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combination makes gluing up blanks or flatwork a breeze. Simply lift up the top frame, place your project on top of the flat torsion box, set the frame back down and apply vacuum. However, a frame alone can be used on any nonporous surface such as a table saw outfeed or a workbench. Students will build their own vacuum frame and torsion box that can be used flat or if necessary, stored upright and out of the way, once a vacuum has been drawn. This press can go head-to-head with the best vacuum presses offered commercially and this class would be the perfect prelude to a veneer class at MASW.

Key Points: *Uses and demonstration of vacuum press and frame *Construction of the vacuum press *Construction of the vacuum frame *Construction of the lower torsion box *Discussion of other vacuum accessories

CLASS: DESIGNING OUT OF YOUR MIND WITH JEFF MILLER DATE: June 18-19 COST: $390 tuition, $25 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people

Designing your own furniture is a tremendously rewarding experience. But most woodworkers, and just about everyone else, worry that design is something they can’t do, and have no idea what’s involved in designing a piece of furniture. What goes on in your head? Do you need a muse? While plenty goes on in the head of a designer (and Jeff will cover that aspect of design) the bulk of the design process takes place out of your head. You need to see your idea, in drawings, models, mock ups, and prototypes, so you can make changes to the idea which improves the design. Making models, mock ups, and prototypes is very different from your usual woodworking. You want to be able to see an idea quickly and easily – an hour or two is the goal. In this class, after Jeff explains coming up with ideas and how to choose an idea to work with, students will dive into the materials, techniques, tools, and approaches to making a quick model, mock-up, or prototype, and when each might be appropriate. Discussions will also cover sketching, and luckily, this isn’t artistic drawing, but rather a way to get ideas out of your head with ease. At the end of the class, students should have a more refined idea of their design, as well as a model or prototype of that design to help move forward into the building phase.

Key Points: *Learn how to come up with design ideas *Learn basic sketching skills

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*Making models with different materials and methods *Evaluating your model *The differences between mock-ups and prototypes *Techniques for making quick mock ups and prototypes *Making your own models and prototypes *Evaluating and moving forward with your design

CLASS: WORKING WITH CORRUGATED CARDBOARD WITH JASON SCHNEIDER

DATE: June 18-19 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee payable to Jason CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Corrugated cardboard is highly versatile and often overlooked as a material to create finely crafted functional objects. After laminating corrugated materials together, it becomes apparent how easy and exciting it is to work with. Students can create highly textured furniture, bowls, lamps, and sculpture with the bandsaw, table saw, woodturning lathe, chainsaw, and various hand tools. In this workshop, Jason will start by teaching the importance of a successful lamination process. Once students have created their laminated blanks, it’s time to start the machining process. Students will use various subtractive processes to reveal the form within the blank. Working with corrugated cardboard eliminates one from the debilitating preciousness factor. Students can make mistakes and work through their ideas without the fear of ruining a precious piece of solid wood. In this workshop, there will be the option of working with either recycled or new cardboard, free of staples, dents, and other unwanted blemishes. Students will leave with several projects of their own interest and a new appreciation of constructing functional objects with corrugated cardboard. Key Points: *Selection and preparation of corrugated material for

your designs *Design surface texture through cardboard orientation *Proper glue-up and clamping methods *Safe machining practices *How to turn corrugated cardboard on a woodturning lathe *Shaping and sanding *Using paint, fillers, and finishes with cardboard *Lighting corrugated cardboard

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CLASS: MAKE A NAKASHIMA CONOID LOUNGE CHAIR WITH

TAEHO KWON DATE: June 20-24 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CHAIR MAKING (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship)

In this five day class, the students will be building either a dining or

lounge chair version of the Nakashima Conoid chair; it will be their choice. Taeho will have jigs and templates ready for both chairs and will have lectures on how to make and use those jigs and templates. George Nakashima’s Conoid chair is recognized as one of the two most iconic chairs that were created in our modern times along with Sam Maloof’s rocker. The Conoid chair has all four elements that are necessary to create a “PERFECT DESIGN” which are aesthetic, comfort, durability, and function.

Key Points: *Learn to cut compound angles on a table saw *Learn to make perfect chair joinery *Shaping a seat and spindles *Learn to make your own three-part oil finish

CLASS: CARVING WOOD INTO MOVEMENT (ALONGSIDE THE SPIRIT) WITH CHRISTOPHER WHITE

DATE: June 20-24 COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee payable to Christopher CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: CARVING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) CARVED OR LAMINATED (Lacer Fellowship) Every line, plane and form on an object gives a command to your eye. Why does one wood project look "busy" while another, with just as many lines and planes, gracefully flow? What makes the difference? Learn to coordinate and command the lines and planes in your wood projects to produce grace and movement in your designs. Movement in wood in simply the product of "S" curves and rotating planes, flow is produced by the coordination of those principles. This class challenges a person’s way of viewing woodworking altogether. Its objective is to give each student a greater awareness and command of lines, planes, and forms, expressed through the simple principles of movement. A deeper objective is to gain the

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awareness that our Creator desires to hang with His creations and aid them in their creative endeavors. Can we actually realize God's help and presence by inviting Him into projects? This could be one principle that makes all the difference. The principles of movement are repeatedly applied and exercised as students carve a piece of wood or turned vessel into polished fluid forms. These abstract wood sculptures can serve as stand-alone sculptures or ornately designed cradles to compliment and uniquely display a turned vessel. More importantly, once learned, these principles become tools that can be applied in furniture making, woodturning, woodcarving or classic sculpting. Students will learn: the mechanics of carving with power or hand tools, how to use a cabinet maker’s pattern rasp, how to finish wood to a glass-like glowing finish. Students will learn to remove wood and establish planes through use of gouge and mallet or power carving with typhoon burrs on the end of a flex shaft power tool. Christopher will also discuss using the grain pattern for emphasis. Wood for an abstract sculpture is provided for the first project. Additional wood can be purchased directly from Christopher. Key Points: *The principles of movement, balance, and design *Adding movement to classic shapes *The use of negative spaces in design *Rotating a plane at a controlled rate *Merging lines and planes *How to design a piece to receive a glass-like finish *How to recognize wood grain from the outside *The use of a cabinet maker’s pattern rasp *The use of a gouge and mallet (hand carving) *The use of typhoon burrs on flex shaft (power carving) CLASS: WOODTURNING BASICS WITH WILLARD LERUMS DATE: June 20-24 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

Whether looking to develop a turning foundation or further hone your skills, this class will be a boot camp in basics and proper technique. Students will be introduced to the lathe and all the associated tooling, shaping and sharpening to the proper grind, and the proper movements to produce the most perfect beads and coves. And that's only Monday. Through demo and hands-on assistance students will be walked through several spindle, or long

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grain, projects. Once understanding the grain direction, students will learn how to hollow end grain and produce several end grain projects. Finally, students will be introduced to the wonderful world of face grain bowl turning. By Friday, students will have the proper tools, skills, and knowledge to produce endless possibilities at the lathe.

Key Points: *Lathe safety and orientation *How to shape and sharpen turning tools *Proper long-grain and face-grain turning techniques *The safest ways to mount and secure wood to the lathe *Finishing techniques on and off the lathe *Determining the best lathe, grinder and tools to purchase for

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CLASS: MASTERING THE ART OF COFFEE: FROM BEAN TO

BARISTA WITH ALEC MANDLA DATE: June 20-24 COST: $895 tuition, $90 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

This class is ideal for the coffee lover that wants to uncover all the layers beneath their humble morning cup of joe. Over the course of the week, students will discover how coffee came to be a daily staple around the world and what goes into producing a fantastic final product. Through an immersive sensory experience, students will explore each step of the production process from soil to cup, tasting along the way to explore how each step adds a layer of complexity and nuance to the final cup. Each student will have the opportunity to learn the core coffee brewing methods hands-on with specific attention paid to each variable and how they pertain to the desired outcomes. The hope is that each student will take the fundamental building blocks from this course to brew many delicious cups of coffee for themselves and their close ones, because, the best cup is one shared.

Key Points: *Discover the history of coffee production *Understand the difference in production methods *First-hand brew classes with multiple methods *Learn how each variable plays a role in the final cup

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CLASS: VENEERING: A COURSE OF ACTION FOR FURNITURE MAKING WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: June 20-25 (6 days) COST: $1075 tuition, $90 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: VENEERING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDY (Fortune Fellowship) The bad reputation veneer work has in some circles is the result of poor work done in low-end factories in the first third of the 20th century. Properly done, veneering is one of the finest methods known for obtaining exquisite furniture that will last as long as anything made with solid wood. Through a series of design exercises, coupled with the techniques of working with veneer, students will learn fundamental and complex ways of applying veneer to any furniture project both on the flat face and edges. Marc will help students gain an understanding of the logical order of how veneered furniture should be assembled. In some cases, assembly comes before the veneer goes on; in other cases, the veneer goes on afterward. This class will focus on commercial veneers and will address substrate materials, glues, jig making for cutting veneers, face and edge veneering, and layout. Cutting, seaming, edge treatments and pressing techniques will be reviewed in detail as well as maintaining pattern/grain continuity from one surface to another. This will not be a traditional hide glue process class for veneer, but rather a class on easier and less fussy methods for veneering. Students will make a wall cabinet that will tell a story in veneer from one side to the other. Marc will also discuss how to utilize veneering over solid wood to create the look of fine solid stock. This is both a technique and a project class, and students should have some experience with veneering and feel comfortable with hand tools. By the end of Saturday, you will be on your way to understanding the complicated puzzle of how furniture gets veneered. Key Points: *Learn to “read” veneer *Veneering on irregular surfaces *Learn to properly prepare the surface of the substrate *Vacuum systems for easy veneering *Veneering on curved surfaces with simple cauls *Easy ways to edge and cross band *How to flatten veneer with various home brewed formulations *Select and apply the proper glue *Learn pattern matching alternatives

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CLASS: THINKING CREATIVELY TO SOLVE SIX GREAT PROJECTS WITH CARL BOOTH

DATE: June 25 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition, $20 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people Creative thinking for six great projects in one day! These exciting topics will include how to put a corkscrew inside a bottle, how to make a toy that follows your commands, creating a magic wand that “works”, make a cutting board or knife handle that contains hundreds of pieces of wood, "super-size" a three-dimensional intarsia project to wall size and finally a burl slab table having a redwood root ball stem with an eight piece European walnut base. Class members will discover the unique challenges each project presents and will determine their solutions. Participants should be prepared to share ideas with others and conclude the best path forward in creating each. Materials for most project will be available for purchase from Carl, if desired. The class will not be limited to these problems and discussions of others could take place. Key Points: *Completing a corkscrew in the bottle problem *Identifying unique problems and solving them *Learning about error and where to hide and put it *Sharing ideas and methods that keep your fingers safe *Woodworking as a successful business – “Kathy and I did it!” *The most important of all - “Having fun!!” CLASS: GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR TORMEK SHARPENING

SYSTEM WITH STIG REITAN DATE: June 25 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition CLASS SIZE: 16 people

This course is intended for Tormek sharpening system owners/users or those considering a new machine and is suitable for all skill levels. The main objectives are to learn how to make your tools as sharp as possible and how to get the most out of your Tormek system. During the class, students will sharpen woodworking tools, wood turning tools, knives and drill bits. Students will become extremely familiar with the Tormek Sharpening Method and gain insights that will take their sharpening skills to the “next level”. Stig is a Tormek employee with many years of experience sharpening and teaching how to sharpen—it’s guaranteed to be a great day of learning. Students are encouraged to bring their own tools and Tormek

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equipment. There will also be several Tormek T-8 originals available to demo along with all of the latest versions of Tormek’s jigs, accessories, and attachments.

Key Points: *How to spend less time sharpening and more time

woodworking *Understanding steel’s characteristics and the benefits with

water sharpening *Tormek Diamond wheels, why is Diamond better than CBN on a

low RPM machine *What is the correct angle for different tasks and use *Tormek T-4 vs Tormek T-8 *Problem solving, troubleshooting, ugrading older Tormek

machines CLASS: MAKE A HUMIDOR WITH RON LENTZ DATE: June 25-26 COST: $390 tuition, $75 material fee payable to Ron CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Humidors present a special challenge in woodworking. Differential humidity isn’t especially deferential to wood construction. To make a humidor that lasts takes precision and knowledge of the properties of wood. Ron will discuss the techniques and material assemblies that respect those principles. This will be a fast-paced weekend class. Students will work with fast setting adhesives and shellac war oil finishes to facilitate the timeline. Students will be provided with pre veneered blanks for the case components and fabricate the joinery then assemble the box. During the weekend participants will also completely assemble the lid, including veneering. There will be an opportunity to finish the humidor with a walnut oil finish or shellac, either of which can be subsequently finished with other high build coatings by the student at home.

Key Points: *Properties of wood *Winning the fight against expansion and contraction

*Suitable material choices *Working with veneered construction *Hinge options and installation *Case Joinery and assembly *High build finishing

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CLASS: ADULT & CHILD PEN TURNING PALOOZA WITH AMBER

DUNCAN DATE: June 25-26 COST: $425 tuition, $125 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 couples This class will get both the child and their adult partner involved and having fun making pens. Couples will start out learning basic set up of the lathe and turning skills. The class will playfully navigate through different styles and materials of pens and how they are assembled. The final portion of the class will be spent on marketing and teaching strategies, because the ultimate goal is to pass on the skill and joy of woodworking to others! Key Points: *Becoming comfortable with the tools and lathe *Exploration of a wide variety of pens and other small turned

projects *Safety issues related to turning and using harmful materials *How to get creative with your pen turning *How to market your pens *How to find opportunities to pass along the skill CLASS: ALABASTER: A HEART OF STONE WITH CHRISTOPHER

WHITE DATE: June 24-25 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee payable to Christopher CLASS SIZE: 14 people Alabaster is one of the oldest known mediums used in art. The pages of history are filled with stone inlay, vases, boxes and sculptures from ancient Babylon, Egypt and Greece—all made of alabaster. So why was it so widely used? Perhaps alabaster's broad range of colors and patterns or its rich translucent beauty are the reasons. More than likely alabaster's popularity was due to the softness of the stone and the artist's ability to cut and shape the stone with many of the same tools used to shape wood. Come learn to shape and work with alabaster, it can be turned, inlaid, detailed or sculpted into delicate forms, with just a few tools you probably already own. This soft stone can be sanded and polished with wet/dry sandpaper to an incredible shine. Students will have the opportunity to work with a good variety of colors. Stone will also be available for purchase after the workshop.

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*Shaping stone with power *Using rasps to establish and refine planes *Learning the art of wet sanding to a high polish *Incorporating stone with wood *Inlay techniques

CLASS: MASTERING THE ART OF KUMIKO WITH TAEHO KWON DATE: June 27-July 1 COST: $895 tuition, $225 material fee includes custom made fixtures payable to Taeho CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship) Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails. Thinly slit wooden pieces are grooved, punched, mortised and then fitted individually using a plane, saw, chisel and other tools to make fine adjustments. In this five day workshop, students will be introduced to making a Kumiko panel in traditional Japanese methods. Taeho will show students ways to cut pieces accurately with repeatability and how to achieve perfect 45°/90° grids, which is the foundation of Kumiko. Students in this class will learn ways to embellish their work in nearly every project that comes their way. Kumiko wooden art originated in Japan around 600 AD.

Key Points: *Make a 24” x 24” Kumiko panel with an outer frame *Making the hand-cut jigs for both grids and Kumiko pieces *Learn to cut miter-folding with handsaw *Learn about the species of the wood for Kumiko

CLASS: WHALE TAIL SETTEE: GREEN WOOD WORKING WITH MIKE

CLARKSON DATE: June 27-July 1 COST: $895 tuition, $225 material fee payable to Mike CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CHAIR MAKING (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship)

Come make a Windsor Settee! This class is a great introduction to settee or bench making where the seat is the central structural element. The

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rest of the parts are built into it to make a comfortable flexible and surprisingly strong piece of seated furniture. Students will shape their pine seat for comfort with adze, in-shave and travisher, or students can opt to use an Arbortech wheel to rough out the seat, then use the hand tools to clean it up. Mike will teach green wood working techniques, where to get green wood how to split and dry it and the benefits of using green wood in certain parts. The back spindles will be split from a section of oak log, shaved using a draw knife and spokeshave at a shaving horse. In this class students will explore leg and back rest angles. Mike will demonstrate how to layout sight lines, then drill by hand-and-eye both tapered round mortise and tenon and standard round mortise and tenon joinery. In each step of the build, students will learn how to complete the task with hand tools and machines. In this style of Windsor, the shoulder spindle goes through the arm rest making the back rest extraordinarily strong and still flexible. The arms are carved with a scroll in the front and a whale tail in the back using just a few gouges. This class makes building seating furniture of your own design accessible. If you are just getting started in chair making, this is a great introduction, and if you are a more advanced woodworker, this class will help to streamline your build.

Key Points: *Learn the “rules” for splitting green wood *Shaping wood into a round with simple tools *Learn how to create a layout with sight lines *Learn how to drill with sight lines *Design, the effect of angles *Best woods, best dimensions and why *Carving techniques and sharpening *Become more proficient with hand tools and be a better

machine woodworker CLASS: BEAUTIFUL SCULPTED BOXES WITH RON LENTZ DATE: June 27-July 1 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

In this workshop, students will make one or more boxes for valuable possessions, with a personality of their own. Whether your project is a jewelry box, watch box, valet case, pen box or just object d’art; students will be encouraged to explore the possibilities with three-dimensional

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detailing, surfacing, and layering of the components. Ron will bring many sample boxes to give students an idea of the possibilities they might include in their boxes, whether it be some small to medium sized box or a very complex, larger piece. Instruction is intended to be individualized to the student in meeting their goals utilizing tools which they are already familiar with or interested in acquiring. In addition to basic construction, topics include hinging methods, drawer making, pattern making and simple (non-spray), yet elegant finishing.

Key Points: *Structural integrity: joinery, glues, movement considerations *Dealing with small parts *Accuracy verses precision *Component fabrication and sequencing *Drawer making methods *Assembly, fit-up methods and tools *Jigs and templates *Installing hinges and making your own *Surface treatments and three-dimensional detailing *Prefinishing and post finishing strategies

CLASS: DECORATIVE TURNED BOXES WITH METAL CLAY

EMBELLISHMENTS WITH JENNIFER SHIRLEY DATE: June 27-July 1 COST: $895 tuition, $35 turning material fee, $35 payable to

Jennifer for the PMC CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) TURNED LIDDED BOXES (Lacer Fellowship) Are you ready to add something completely different and beautiful to your woodturnings? In this class Jennifer will take the craft of turning small decorative lidded boxes and break it down into several easy to understand steps. By the end of the week, students will have turned several beautiful boxes. Jennifer will start the week with an introduction to PMC and the several ways to embellish and decorate their turnings by adding PMC. What is PMC? Precious Metal Clay is an amazing clay medium that is pure metal powders mixed with a clay binder. Gold, silver, bronze, brass and copper are all available in Precious Metal Clay medium. It can be rolled, molded, carved, shaped and stamped with a wide variety of tools or your bare hands. After firing in a kiln or by a handheld torch, the binder burns away and what remains is the solid metal. In this class students will be using Copper Metal

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Clay. Participants will learn how to form, shape, stamp and fire copper clay, then add it to their small decorative boxes. Students should expect to make three to four completed boxes. There will be a lot of information covered in this class so familiarity with woodturning and the use and sharpening of turning tools will be very helpful.

Key Points: *Techniques for hollowing small turned containers *Learning how to use a variety of hollowing tools *The basics of working with precious metal clay *Introduction to simple tools used in metal clay work *Using thickness cards for rolling even sheets of clay *Using textures to create amazing designs in clay *Using a portable kiln and handheld torch for firing metal clay *Basic soldering techniques *Layout of patterns and texture *Using a wood burner and rotary burrs *Designing and texture on wood CLASS: THE ART OF 3D ON THE BANDSAW WITH ALEX SNODGRASS DATE: July 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $300 material fee payable to Alex CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) In this workshop students will learn how to make three beautiful 3D end grain cutting boards. These cutting boards make for a wonderful addition to any kitchen, as a great gift item or even to generate a little extra cash. It only takes three different woods, maple, cherry and walnut to achieve this unique design. Students will learn how to tune and maintain a bandsaw which will make cutting, even complex shapes, easier than ever. From straight and angled cuts to planning, sanding, clamping and gluing, students will produce their own finished cutting boards. This same process can be used in other areas of woodworking, such as making woodturning blanks. During the week students will make three of Alex’s favorite cutting boards; the clover, the ball and tumbling blocks. By the end of the week students will have three seemingly complicated cutting boards that will amaze their friends and family. Key Points: *Accurate straight cuts on a bandsaw *Angled cuts on a bandsaw

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*Gluing techniques *End grain planning *End grain pattern alignment *Food safe finishing CLASS: CARVING WITH A CLASSICAL FLAIR WITH ALEXANDER GRABOVETSKIY DATE: July 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $40 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CARVING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) CARVED OR LAMINATED SURFACES (Lacer Fellowship) It doesn’t get better than this. In 2012 Alexander was chosen as the International Carver of the Year, and his work is astounding. This week will be an opportunity to study under one of the best carvers in the world. Alexander will start the class off with an in-depth study of how to sharpen carving tools in the most productive and fastest way. Students will carve a project that will include the technique of using carving tools to do the majority of outlining and defining the lines of the design. Alexander will help students learn how to think in 3D and discuss how to make the tools do a variety of cuts, even when the wood grain is not cooperating. Students will learn the technique of thinking through the entire carving process from start to finish, which will make the carving process efficient. Then it’s on to more advanced carving including the technique of drawing and carving in classical tradition. As the week proceeds and students begin to get a feel for the carving process, Alexander will answer the biggest question in carving designs; How does a carver create the BIG idea? Alexander and all of the students will design a project together by employing the most ancient math method. This method could be used in any type of woodcarving including carving for furniture or carving in 3D (carving in round) or just in ornamental or architectural types of wood carving. This class is better suited for students with some carving experience. Key Points: *Classical design development for carving--the ancient art of design *How to think in 3D before you carve--the art of composition *How to properly use wood carving tools for safety and efficiency *How to work with wood grain issues *How to carve a classical design applicable to any type of woodcarving (furniture, ornamental, architectural)

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*How to sharpen wood carving tools fast and efficient *Tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your carvings CLASS: INTARSIA THE WISE WAY WITH KATHY WISE DATE: July 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 15 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) In this unique workshop, students will learn all the basic intarsia steps from the beginning to end. By the conclusion of the week each person will have a completed project ready for final finish. The class will be divided into skill level groups with simpler versions of the same pattern for those not familiar with the scroll saw and more complex versions for those with prior intarsia/scroll saw experience. Regardless of one’s skill, everyone will pick up lots of tips and shortcuts for creating beautiful intarsia pieces. Scroll saw basics will be covered for those who need instruction using the saw, while others will start directly into the cutting phase. Kathy will cover wood selection and color choices as well as how to sand and shape each piece to have that perfect 3-D effect. Kathy believes that a pattern should be a starting point which will be a focus of your project. Each intarsia piece is a unique and creative vision fashioned by you--the intarsia artist. Key Points: *Setting up your pattern *Wood choice and color sections *Cutting tips and fixes *Sanding and shaping *Fixing mistakes *Using risers for depth

CLASS: PEN MAKING: CREATING A FINE WRITING INSTRUMENT WITH BARRY GROSS

DATE: July 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $200 material fee payable to Barry CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

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Even if you have never made a pen before, Barry will make you feel at home in this course! Students from basic to advanced are welcome to learn an assortment of techniques to take their pen making to the next level. Thinking creatively, the key to enhance your pen making abilities will be discussed throughout the course. Students will work with a variety of materials including, but not limited to, exotic wood, stabilized wood and acrylics. Students will learn how to cast their own clear acrylic pen blanks (without a pressure pot!) which will open their mind to a wide range of creative ideas. In addition, creating “hybrid” pen blanks using burls and Alumilite will be demonstrated. Ever wonder how to make a “Kitless” pen – Barry will show you how to do that as well! Students will learn “Gisi” style segmenting as well as other segmenting techniques. Laser-cut pens, no problem! Stabilizing pen blanks and other small pieces of wood will be demonstrated. Several different finishing techniques will be demonstrated and practiced throughout the course including a very easy CA glue finish. By the end of the week, each student will have made a minimum of 10 different pens with emphasis on quality of fit and finish. After finishing the pen masterpieces, Barry will discuss the best way to market your one-of-a-kind works of art! Key Points: *Achieve a perfect fit and finish on pens *Stabilize your own wood *Work with stabilized and non-stabilized material *Learn how to cast your own clear acrylic pen blanks and

“hybrid” pen blanks *Learn the best way to work with acrylics and other materials *Gain a working knowledge of segmented pens *Change and adjust a fountain pen nib for proper alignment CLASS: ENAMELING BOOTCAMP: MAKE COPPER JEWELRY &

SMALL-SCALE OBJECTS WITH LISA HARMON & AMY THRUSH-DREVES

DATE: July 11-15 COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

Burn… Fuse… Light… Solder… Fire… Anneal… Heat…Melt! Do you have a burning desire to add these exciting skills and more to your toolbox? Join award-winning metalsmiths Lisa Gohr Harman and Amy Thrush-Dreves for

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this one week course for beginner and intermediate enamelists. Enameling is the art of fusing powdered glass onto metal to create opaque and transparent colored surfaces. Learn the exciting history of this ancient art form to make your very own colorful enameled jewelry or small objects with the torch or kiln. To learn basic skills, students will start off by enameling a light switch plate, and then move on to apply these skills to more individualized projects. This may include pendants, earrings, pins, hair adornment, tie tacks, etc. Experimental techniques such as sgraffito, crackling, and stenciling will be taught. Learn basic fold forming and use the hydraulic press to create dimensional metal to enamel on. Basic soldering and setting skills may be addressed for those interested. These skills can be applied to other fields and metalsmithing applications! Other 3D objects such as metal spun copper vessels will be made available for purchase to enamel on! No prior experience is necessary to take this class.

Key Points: *Jewelry design theory & problem solving *Torch firing *Kiln firing *Metal preparation (sawing, punching, piercing) *Metal surface preparation (pickling, sanding) *Counter enameling *Opaque verses transparent enameling *Alternative techniques: sgraffito, crackle, stencil *Fold-forming and/or hydraulic press forms *Basic wire work for custom findings (earring wires, chain, etc.)

CLASS: SELECTING, GRADING & MILLING HARDWOOD LUMBER WITH JERRY C FORSHEE DATE: July 16 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition CLASS SIZE: 18 people

Most woodworkers are aware that better quality and lower priced lumber can be purchased by buying saw mill or rough hewn lumber. But many are not familiar with the milling process or lack sufficient confidence in stock preparation to realize these cost savings. If this describes your situation or if you just want more information about milling lumber or want to see the process live, then this class is for you. Are you mystified by the terms used in grading hardwood lumber? Are you unsure how to find the best vendor for hardwood in your area? Then this class is for you. Have you ever struggled with how to face joint a 9" board on your 6" jointer? Then this class is for you. From the jointer, planer, table saw to miter saw, Jerry will

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discuss and demonstrate the sequential steps necessary to process rough hewn saw mill lumber into perfectly straight, flat and square S4S lumber ready to be cut and jointed into precision parts for fine furniture. The grading of hardwood lumber, finding the best hardwood vendor in your area and how to select the best boards when on site at the hardwood vendor will all be discussed. Numerous jigs will be shown and demonstrated which allow the woodworker to overcome the size limitations of available machines.

Key Points: *The terms used in grading hardwood lumber will be demystified

and explained *Tips for choosing a hardwood vendor and how to select lumber *The function and proper use of the jointer, planer, table saw and miter saw for milling stock flat *The sequential process of milling rough hewn lumber into precision parts for fine furniture *Techniques and strategies for dealing with lumber distortion such as cup, bow, crook and twist *Jigs that account for size limitations of the machine available CLASS: PARENT/CHILD MAKING A SKATEBOARD OR LONGBOARD

WITH SCOTT DILLION DATE: July 16-17 COST: $425 tuition, $75 material fee (does not include trucks and wheels) CLASS SIZE: 14 couples Scott and his daughter made their first skateboard in a workshop with Chris Gochnour at MASW ten years ago. Since then Scott has incorporated making skateboards into his middle school technology classes. Building a skateboard requires many basic woodworking skills such as stock preparation and lamination. Participants will have a great time designing boards and selecting beautiful and interesting woods to create a distinctive style. The boards will remind you of the classic "woody" surfboards where craftsmen incorporated exotic woods that created an original style. Bring out your younger side or engage in a great parent/child woodworking activity. Note…parents will not be required to “try it out” upon completion. Trucks and wheels are not included, but suggestions will be given on where to purchase them before the class. Key Points: *Basic stock preparation *Panel lamination

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*Resawing techniques *Bentwood lamination CLASS: CRACKED ICE PARQUETRY TABLETOP WITH TIM COLEMAN DATE: July 16-17 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee payable to Tim CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Preceding Tim’s weeklong Creative Embellishments class, this focused workshop has students creating a parquet veneer tabletop using the Cracked Ice pattern. This versatile pattern is seen widely in Chinese design and is a great way to learn parquet veneer techniques. Tim will begin by showing examples of the pattern in his own work and teach students strategies for creating their own patterns. Students will work with thick veneer provided by Tim and each will lay out and construct their own cracked ice pattern. Students will have their panels in the veneer press by the end of the first day so that they are ready for scraping, sanding and edge banding the next. Students will leave with a completed tabletop which they can take through the finishing process at home.

Key Points: *Working with thick veneer *Creating parquet patterns *Veneer substrates *Veneer pressing techniques *Edge banding techniques *Adhesives for veneer work *Shooting veneer edges with a hand plane *Scraper sharpening and use

CLASS: LOW RELIEF CARVING FOR FURNITURE WITH ALEXANDER GRABOVETSKIY

DATE: July 16-17 COST: $390 tuition, $25 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Low relief carving for furniture, also known as the Flemish or Liège style, was very popular from the 16th to 19th century in Belgium-French culture. It also migrated to England and was incorporated by great furniture makers, such as Thomas Chippendale. In this class students will discover the beauty and richness of low relief carving. Alexander will cover both the

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process and techniques of low relief carving, showing that it is a completely different process from normal carving. He will also show how to sharpen wood carving tools without wasting valuable time. Key Points: *Design approach to low relief

*How to make it look very 3D even at 1/8” depth *The law of space *The big idea - position in space *The law of main movement *How to be "on the same page" with human brain *The law of armature *The law of golden ratio *The law of arabesque, how to implement natural flowing

CLASS: INTRODUCTION TO GLASS BEAD MAKING WITH KAZUMI SVENSON

DATE: July 16-17 COST: $390 tuition, $200 material fee consisting of a torch, gas and glass CLASS SIZE: 10 people This two day intensive class will introduce basic methods of working glass over a torch in the context of glass bead making. Various techniques of manipulating design and color will be explored. Students will learn how to set up a flame station, torch selection, how to release the beads and how to create special designs, such as dots and twists in their beads and annealing. Kazumi will demonstrate advanced techniques as well. Students will leave with colorful examples of their new skill and a load of information so they can continue creating beautiful glass beads at home. Glass bead making is an easy and somewhat inexpensive hobby to do at home. Key Points: *Setting up a flame working bench *Different types of torches and tools *Glass and color (Moretti soft glass will be used) *Mandrel and bead release *Forming the bead *Coloration and design (dots, zig zagging, twisting, dragging and

masking) *Annealing in kiln *Preparing the beads for stringing or mount

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CLASS: MAKING A KITLESS PEN WITH BARRY GROSS DATE: July 16-17 COST: $390 tuition, $100 material fee payable to Barry CLASS SIZE: 16 people Barry will make everyone feel comfortable making a “kitless” pen in this workshop. An overview of what tools are necessary to make kitless pens will be demonstrated and discussed. He will then demonstrate how to make a kitless pen from beginning to end, step by step. The students will learn the techniques on how best to square, drill, tap and make the threads for a kitless pen. Barry will show how to use the different mandrels to achieve a smooth fit for your pen. Turning tool techniques and which turning tools are the best for each student will be discussed and demonstrated. Each student will make one kitless pen while having FUN! Key Points: *Proper drilling techniques for kitless Pens *Tapping & dyeing techniques *Achieve a good fit and finish on the pen CLASS: JOINERY II WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: July 18-22 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE(Masters) JOINERY II (Fortune Fellowship) This workshop will deal with the layout, marking, and cutting of joints—mostly by hand—that will make you the envy of all your woodworking friends. The class will be open only to students who have completed Joinery I. The week will start with a quick review of joint selection, terms and applications. It will build on the foundations of Joinery I and will continue on dovetailing, including small and tight dovetails, compound dovetails, blind mitered dovetails, curved dovetails, and even dovetails that seem impossible. Participants will be challenged each day with making special joints with specific criteria. Of course, the family of mortise and tenon joints will be explored and will include cutting double, through, angled, and everyone’s favorite—the curved slipped mortise and tenon joint. By the end of the week, students will work on decorative joints that include bridals, scarf joints, and sliding dovetails on curved surfaces. There will be a few sessions where students will be paired with other students to complete specific joint challenges. The goal of the class is to provide students with the confidence to tackle any joint that is required to accomplish a piece of furniture in the best possible manner. Each joint project will be discussed

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and then demonstrated, and alternative methods of how to make the joint, by hand or machine, will be suggested and reviewed by the class. Everyone will receive hands-on coaching in the use of the tools throughout the week. By the end of the week, students will leave with a big bag of sample joints that will amaze everyone. Key Points: *Learn how to cut unique yet practical joints *Make and use simple fixtures for creating complex cuts *Develop advanced layout skills *Learn how to visualize joints in 3D *Advance your woodworking skills *Learn proper applications for structural joinery CLASS: DOVETAILED JEWELRY CHEST WITH MIKE PEKOVICH DATE: July 18-22 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW,

there will be a $75 supply fee payable to Mike for internal case parts and finishing supplies

CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

This useful and quietly elegant chest offers a lot of woodworking challenges in a small project. Students can put the skills they learn in this class to use on any number of other projects as well. Michael will cover tips for fast, accurate dovetails when building the case. Mitered liners are a powerful solution when dividing a space for drawers and shelves. Students will learn how to fine-tune the fit of miters with a hand plane for seamless joints. Everyone will come away with a smart strategy for fitting a sliding door, as well as a creative method for making recessed drawer pulls. Finally, participants will fill the case with 10 dovetailed drawers, but don’t worry, they go quickly once you get started!

Key Points: *Learn a fast, accurate way to cut dovetails *Break up space with mitered partitions *Create tight-fitting miters with a hand plane

*Build and fit a sliding door *Carve recessed pulls in drawer fronts *Make and fit dovetailed drawers *Learn how subtle details can enliven a design

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CLASS: CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS: A FRESH LOOK AT OLD TECHNIQUES WITH TIM COLEMAN DATE: July 18-22 COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee payable to Tim CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

DETAILS OR INLAY (Fortune Fellowship)

Join internationally known furniture maker Tim Coleman for a week of exploration and experimentation as students learn seven different ways to create visually exciting textures and patterns on furniture and other wood surfaces. Inspired by carving and veneer work from around the globe, Tim has developed a variety of unique twists on old techniques that makers at all levels can incorporate into their work. The emphasis will be on practice and experimentation as new techniques are introduced each day. Students will create many sample boards as a record of the techniques they learn and ideas they test out. Thick veneer is an important part of these techniques, and students will learn how to cut their own veneer from solid wood on the bandsaw. Learning to saw and work with their own veneer opens students to a world of creative options that are not possible with thin veneer. There will also be extensive time at the scroll saw, so expect to come away with enhanced skills on this versatile machine. Students can look to Tim’s large collection of sample boards and pattern books for inspiration, and there will be a lot of sharing of ideas in the classroom as students are influenced and challenged by one another. Everyone will come away with plenty of ideas for how to embellish tables, cabinets, boxes and more. Key Points: *Embossing with custom steel stamping tools *Incised carving with v-tools veiners and knives *Resawing veneer from solid wood on the bandsaw *Working with thick veneer to create parquet and overlay

patterns *Scraper sharpening and use *Marquetry, including stack sawn and double bevel methods *Pierce-carved panels on the scroll saw *Veneer substrates and edge banding methods *Veneer pressing techniques *Adding color to carved and stamped surfaces

CLASS: MASTERING THE SKEW CHISEL WITH ALAN LACER DATE: July 18-22 COST: $895 tuition, $40 material fee

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CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) SPINDLE TURNING (Lacer Fellowship) The skew chisel is the MOST challenging tool for woodturning. Many a turner avoids the use of the skew due to its ability to quickly spoil your work if presented wrongly. In this exceptional class Alan will challenge you to only use one type of tool all week: the skew chisel. After learning to produce “scary sharp” edges, Alan will take you through at least ten different cuts with this versatile tool. Following that, the class will begin to make a variety of items that reinforce the different cuts. These projects will include the making of at least six of the following: tool handle, spinning top, stick-type ink pen, door stop, short table leg, off-center leg and finials. This workshop sold out fast last year and will undoubtedly fill up quickly again this year, so make sure to sign up early. Key Points: *Comparing various grinds or profiles *Producing exceptionally sharp edges *Preparing the lathe for skew work *Reducing or eliminating any fear of the skew *Ten different cuts with the skew *Making a variety of projects *Working thin diameter pieces with the skew *Solving problems with dig-ins and runbacks *Turning difficult woods with grains prone to chipping CLASS: THE COLORFUL WORLD OF NEON WITH DAVID SVENSON DATE: July 18-22 COST: $895 tuition, $150 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) This class will introduce students to the many possibilities that “neon” can offer. Students will start immediately with hands-on training over the fires with simple but very rewarding projects. Students will gain a basic understanding of the manufacturing of neon tubes and the step-by-step procedure of processing tubes as well as maintenance and safety of the equipment. Examples of both traditional and artistic experimentation will be presented and demonstrated. Journeymen spend years developing their

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skills! Neon involves a multifaceted set of skills from the challenges of flame working the glass tubing, to the scientific process of charging the tubes with the inert gas. The class will explore neon as a “mixed media” and how these luminous tubes can be incorporated and presented with other materials such as wood, glass and concrete. Key Points: *Anatomy of a neon sign *Introduction of equipment - safety first *Color palette, gas, glass and phosphor coating *Neon is glass blowing *Basic bends and sealing (connecting) glass *Pattern making and understanding pattern symbols *Bombarding (processing) procedures *Transformer technology *Installation of neon tubing and wiring *Neon and compatible materials CLASS: BETTER BEVELS: GAINING CONFIDENCE IN SHARPENING

YOUR TURNING TOOLS WITH SAVANNAH STANTON DATE: July 23 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition CLASS SIZE: 14 people

This one day course is for the woodturner looking to improve their sharpening techniques and level up their understanding of grinding systems and tooling. The objective of this skills course is to develop the knowledge and steady hand necessary for sharpening woodturning tools while introducing students to an array of grinding systems. The use of custom jigs is permitted, however skills development and discussion will focus on freehand grinding work. With her lively demeanor and attention to detail, Savannah will safely guide students through the ins and outs of creating better bevels for clean cuts when turning. Students will leave with the technical skills and confidence to successfully sharpen their tools and elevate their turning game.

Key Points: *Hone sharpening techniques for effective bevels *Develop freehand sharpening mechanics on inexpensive

practice tools *Understand pros & cons of different grinding wheels *Gain confidence at the grinding wheel *Work on stone, Tormek (water) and CBN wheels *Create clean, sharp bevels quickly and repeatedly

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*Leave with skills and confidence to sharpen successfully! CLASS: MAKING A KUMIKO BOX—PERFECT FOR KEEPSAKES WITH MIKE PEKOVICH DATE: July 23-24 COST: $395 tuition, $50 material fee payable to Mike CLASS SIZE: 16 people Are you looking to spice up your work in a novel way? Then you need to sharpen your chisels and try your hand at Kumiko. This Japanese latticework technique is traditionally found on shoji screens but is making its way into contemporary furniture and boxes. The elegant geometric patterns of Kumiko begin with a simple half-lap grid. From there each square is filled out with small, precisely beveled parts until the pattern emerges. In this weekend class students will start by building an elegant mitered box, where they will learn how to work safely and accurately with small parts at the table saw. After that, Mike will demonstrate how to make a traditional leaf pattern Kumiko grid to fill out the lid. During the process, students will learn the basics of Kumiko construction that can be put to use on future projects as well. Key Points: *Table saw method for making a Kumiko grid of any size *Using angle blocks to create precisely beveled parts of exact lengths *Assemble a traditional Kumiko pattern *Build a mitered box with table saw joinery *Learn how to incorporate Kumiko into any project CLASS: MILK PAINTS & DESTRESSED FINISHES WITH TIM PURO DATE: July 23-24 COST: $390 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

These days painted finishes are all the rage. Whether milk painted for a Shaker look, distressed for a shabby chic effect or decorative finishes that add a colorful accent to a room, it seems that just applying stain to wood is so yesterday. During his two day class, Tim will show students how to produce the furniture looks that are featured in national magazines and home decorating TV programs. At the end of the class students will take

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home a set of trend finish samples with step-by-step finish schedules so they can replicate them at home. So, embrace your inner Martha Stewart and join Tim for two days of creative finishing! Key Points: *Cerused finish – black lacquer on oak scrubbed with light paint

to highlight the pores *Farmtable finish – Using cheap black spray paint, white house

paint and stain to create an aged finish on new wood *Milk paint finishes - featuring real milk paint and new flat

acrylic chalk paints *Techniques for distressing that look convincing *Red lacquer finish with black rub through accents *Applying glazes to age wood and create depth *Using a spray gun to create a grey finish for maple and white

oak *Topcoating these decorative finishes for everyday use CLASS: SPALTING FUNGI & LIVE INOCULATIONS IN YOUR WORK:

A FUNDRAISER FOR SERI’S RESEARCH WITH SERI ROBINSON

DATE: July 23-24 COST: $600 donation payable to Agriculture Research Foundation, the entire tax-deductible donation will go to help fund Seri’s research ($600 includes tuition & material fee) CLASS SIZE: 25 people Learn the history and modern science of DIY spalting. Mixing lecture with laboratory processes, students will learn about the fungi that cause spalting, their growth conditions, learn how to keep them alive, and to pair them to achieve the best patterns. Students will get access to the entire spalting fungal catalogue and will learn all the techniques needed for DIY at home spalting. Note: this class will focus on live fungal spalting, not the extracted pigments. (The class on using extracted pigments is offered for a week, right after this one!) Key Points: *Learn about the history of spalting in woodcraft *Crash course in fungal anatomy *DIY spalting *Working with spalted woods *Learn about groundbreaking new developments in spalting research *Experiment with fungal dyes

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*Learn the safe ways to handle fungi and safe ways to work with spalted materials CLASS: TEAM TURNING FOR TWO WITH MARY & ALAN LACER DATE: July 23-24 COST: $425 tuition, $40 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 couples MASW has had great success in the past with the Child and Parent turning class as well as a similar class for couples. The concept behind these classes was to have a team of two on one lathe to design and execute a number of projects in a two day workshop. Sometimes one or both of the team members had turned before, in many cases neither had ever stood at a lathe. Now for something different: any team of two can sign up for this adventure whether best friends, neighbors, co-workers, couples, spouses, siblings, parents/grandparents and kids, teens, young adults (ages 10 to 110) or other relatives. Any level of experience is welcome. During the weekend each team will complete at least five of the following turned objects: weed pot, basting brush, screwdriver, stick pen, spurtle/muddler, Christmas ornament or spinning top. Key Points: *Safety at the lathe *Using and identifying three basic lathe tools *Warm-up exercises *Making at least five specific projects *Suggested finishes for projects CLASS: BUILD A SPICE CHEST WITH STEVE LATTA DATE: July 23-29 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, $50 supply fee, a cut list will be emailed so

you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD (Fortune Fellowship) Spice boxes were popular among the Quakers of the Delaware Valley during the late 17th and throughout the 18th centuries. The boxes, fitted in the interior with banks of small drawers, were often displayed in the public rooms of homes, functioning as both a repository for small valuables and as a symbol of the family’s prosperity. The cases were most often made of

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walnut with inlay consisting of holly and red cedar set into the surface for contrast. In this class, students will get their boxes well under way and cover all of the steps necessary to complete their heirloom at home. It may be a small in size, a mere 21 inches in height, but it has all the complexity of a full chest of drawers complete with a dovetailed case and drawers, partitions, molding and bracket feet. Key Points: *Case construction with dovetails and internal dividers *A beaded frame-and-panel door with through mortise and tenons *Inset doors, door lock and butt hinges *Veneered drawer fronts (optional) *Bracket feet *Crown and base moldings made from combined cutters *Line-and-berry inlay CLASS: ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORKING: BUILD A TRADITIONAL

STORM & SCREEN WINDOW INCLUDING GLAZING WITH BEN BRUNICK

DATE: July 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

This class will be an introduction to sash work, by building historically accurate storm sashes. In this course, students will make a matching pair of storm sashes, one “winter” glazed unit and one matching “summer” screen unit. With an emphasis on traditional machine joinery, Ben will not only address how all the steps were once done in traditional sash shops, but how they may be adopted to present day readily available tooling, without compromising either look, construction, repairability or quality.

Key Points: *Stock selection *Importance of proper machine 4 squaring *Joinery layout, working from a reference face *Coped shoulder through mortise and tenon joinery *Glass cutting *Secrets to applying traditional linseed oil based glazing putty *Storm sash hardware and sources *Screen application *Weatherstripping technique for effective weather sealing

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*Building with built in repairability CLASS: COLORFUL TURNING: INCORPORATING SPALTING &

PIGMENTS INTO YOUR WORK WITH SERI ROBINSON DATE: July 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, $250 material fee payable to Agriculture Research Foundation CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

Machining spalted wood is a daunting task, and often more art and skill than science. Turning spalted wood can be enormously frustrating, especially if one does not want to use stabilizers. This weeklong course will go through how fungi affects wood and how that in turn affects how it should be turned, taking into account different types and levels of spalting. In addition, students will get to learn about the advances in spalting research, make their own spalting dyes, and apply them to their turnings for ‘instant’ spalting. Students will learn the fundamentals of wood anatomy and fungal biology, turn many types of spalted wood, from zone lined to pigmented, from heavily decayed to lightly spalted, and everything in between, plus get a chance to experiment with the latest in spalted wood dye technology as well. By the end of the class, students should be able to turn spalted wood of any decay level to a mirror finish without sandpaper!

Key Points: *How spalting fungi affect wood *Functional wood anatomy *Functional fungal biology *Wood spalting safety *Grinds of tools best for spalted wood *Finishing cuts and avoiding sanding *The science behind spalted pigments *How to make spalting without live fungi, how to spalt in an

hour CLASS: THE ART OF BUILDING A FLY ROD WITH BECKY LOYD DATE: July 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, $260 material fee (2 rods) CLASS SIZE: 14 people

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STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDY (Fortune Fellowship) This class will teach the student the craft of making an extremely fine fishing instrument. Students will learn the various components that are found on a fishing rod, the order in assembling these parts, and how they can use these workings to build a better rod to increase their fishing enjoyment. Becky will assist students with the various steps of building a 9-foot "5" weight rod. Locating the spine, determining the power and action or their blank, handle glue-up and guide placement will be discussed. All students will have the opportunity for hands-on practice with decorative elements, such as the “diamond wrap”, feather embellishment, cross wraps, shading, and more, before choosing which of these embellishments they will add to their own rod, giving it that truly personalized look. Epoxies will be demystified. And finally, the session on why we have rod failures and how to repair them will get the student back on the water and keep them there much longer after learning how to correct these common mishaps. Tips for creating your own rod building business, record keeping, and taxes will also be discussed. Key Points: *Locate the spine and determine power and action of the blank *Choosing a handle and glue-up *Locate standard guide placement and guide foot preparation *Execute tiger wraps, HDM wraps, cross-wraps, dragon scale,

feather work and other decorative embellishments *Apply labels and guide coatings

CLASS: CNC: FROM BOARDS TO BOXES & DECORATIVE DETAILS WITH WILLARD LERUMS

DATE: July 25-29 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

The fundamental procedures of running a CNC start with layout and

design, and this class is no exception. Designing in CAD (Computer Aided Design) software, within the constraints of our lumber and machines’ capabilities, students will design a variety of boxes. Students will then produce machining operations appropriate per the design and CNC machine in our CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software. This will produce a G-Code file that we will format for the controller software and run through the

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machine’s interface! Boxes will include details such as hinges, inlay on flat and curved surfaces, etching of mirror, flip milling, and so much more! Students will receive a full license of Rhino 7 CAD software and will use a temporary license of RhinoCAM.

Key Points: *How to produce drawings/geometry intended for CNC work *How to program the operations appropriately for your CNC

*Tooling and project *Controlling the machine, finding project (0,0) and zeroing out

all axis *How to mount and register material to the machine, including

flip milling *Creating unique patterns, inlays and hinge mortises

CLASS: THE ABC’s OF SPRAY FINISHING WITH MITCH KOHANEK DATE: July 30 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition CLASS SIZE: 20 people This class is for those who are either thinking of getting into spraying or need improving their current spraying knowledge. Students will learn the fundamentals of spraying and what to know before purchasing spraying equipment. Turbines and compressed air are the two main air sources, but there are several spray guns to consider. What material one intends to spray is also important to the selection of equipment to matching the quality of what is trying to be achieved. Gun parts such as fluid needles, fluid nozzles and air caps have a direct relationship to the desired results. Spray gun maintenance will also be covered in detail. By the end of the day, students will be more confident on how to choose and use spraying equipment. Students are encouraged to bring their own spraying equipment. Key Points: *Spray gun set up *How different spray systems work and how to adjust them *Differences between Turbine and compressed air systems *Gravity feed guns, suction feed guns, and pressure pots *Transfer efficiency *Wet mil thickness and dry mil thickness *Spray gun maintenance

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CLASS: STEREOTOMY: THE NET, INTERSECTING SHAPES &

FORMS WITH PATRICK MOORE DATE: July 30-31 COST: $390 tuition CLASS SIZE: 16 people One of the greatest ways to learn stereotomy is by practicing net models. The net of an object is the flattened-out surface that can then be folded back into its 3D shape. Students learn the basics of stereotomy by creating the net of a cube, pyramid, irregular pyramid, single and double curved surfaces, and then onto roof designs. A lot of the net projects include irregular pitched roofs with hips and valleys, and others include curved surfaces. The advantage of practicing this technique enables the brain to better visualize the overall size and shape of a design clearly in the mind first. They are exercises for the mind. An idea is first seen in the mind's eye. Students will use paper as a medium for creating the net surfaces. This workshop would be great for architects, designers, carpenters, general contractors, furniture makers and those interested in creating and designing structures. Key Points: *Learn proper drafting techniques

*Learn drafting tool usage *Create the net surfaces of folded out 3D shapes based on given dimensions and restrictions *Creating and designing structures both simple and seemingly complex

CLASS: TURNING SMALL LIDDED BOXES WITH SERI ROBINSON DATE: July 30-31 COST: $390 tuition, $200 fee payable to Agriculture Research Foundation CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Lidded boxes are a fun, relatively easy project that quickly builds turning skills. This project-based class will cover basic lidded box shapes, friction fit lids and simple finial accents. Students will learn the basic mechanics of turning lidded boxes, both flat bottomed and curved. Skills taught will include end grain hollowing, skew chisel shaping, and making friction-fit lids. All students should complete at least one ring box and one Easter egg and finial top by the end of class, although more seasoned turners will likely finish quite a few more. A range of wood is available, from

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basic maple to figured woods and spalted woods, to challenge even the most veteran turner. Key Points: *Order of operations for turning lidded boxes *Fundamentals of end grain turning *Surface quality and shaping: skew chisel verses gouges *Friction fit lids *Single (ring boxes) verses double sided shaping (Easter eggs) *Finial insertion into lids *How more complex wood affects lids and boxes CLASS: MAKING A CUSTOM LEATHER TOOL ROLL WITH GRADY

DOUGLASS DATE: July 30-31 COST: $390 tuition, $175 material fee payable to Grady CLASS SIZE: 12 people

Whether you’re a leather crafter or woodworker, or one of the many craftspeople in between, you probably have some precious specialty tools that could benefit from a tool roll! Stamping tools, chisels, carving tools, lathe tools and multiple craft tools carry well in these leather pouches. Making your own leather tool roll will provide individual sized sleeves to house tools which will ensure no dings, chips or dulling occurs. In this two day class, students will create their own handmade leather tool roll to securely store and transport his or her most special tools! And if time allows, MASW will open up the school’s laser to lasering your name on your tool roll (or patch) giving it a personal touch.

Key Points: *Focus will be on chap and split leathers for body of tool roll *Students will create a template for their own custom sized tools

*Marking out pockets and stitch lines *Intro to sewing and riveting *Cutting strips and creating buckle straps will also be covered

CLASS: RUBBING OUT THE FINISH FOR ILLUSTRIOUS SURFACES

WITH MITCH KOHANEK DATE: July 31 (Sun) COST: $195 tuition

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CLASS SIZE: 16 people

What does it mean to “rub” out that last coat of shellac, lacquer, varnish, urethane, or water base finish? There are two points to obtaining a successful rubbed out finish. First, how does the coating feel? It should have a nice smooth finish that is pleasing to the touch. Next, how to create a desired sheen? The sheen is the amount of light reflecting from the surface that is pleasing to the eye. Dry sanding, wet sanding, steel wool, synthetic steel wood, pumice and oil and rubbing compounds are all options from which to choose. Wax and polishes are also choices to be considered using for the “finishing of the finish”. Students are encouraged to bring to class several finished flat panels with cured coatings to be rubbed out during the workshop. Key Points: *Learn how to “level” the surface *Create a smooth feeling finish *How to adjust the sheen of the finish *Dry sanding verses wet sanding *Open pore texture and pore filled texture rub outs *High gloss buffing techniques *Wax verses polishes CLASS: POST & BEAM CONSTRUCTION WITH PATRICK MOORE DATE: August 1-5 COST: $895 tuition, materials provided by MASW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) This hands-on class is designed to teach students the fundamentals of structural timber framing. As a class, students will team build a structure on the MASW campus that can be enjoyed by students, staff and visitors for years to come. Patrick will begin with an overview of joinery and terminology utilized in timber frame construction and the tools necessary to do the job. From there, the actual building process begins. Students will learn the two main methods of layout, "Square Rule" and "Scribe Rule" and will incorporate both on the same project. Patrick encourages students to come and learn an age-old tradition of carpentry and participate in the construction of what will become a timeless part of MASW history. By the end of the week students will leave with confidence and knowledge to tackle any backyard shelter or timber framed structure with success.

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Key Points: *Learn proper timber frame terminology and joinery *How timber frames work structurally *Tools and equipment necessary *Hands-on practice building and raising a timber frame *Structural and aesthetic considerations for design *A brief historical overview of timber frame through the millennia CLASS: THE ART OF CARVING AN ACANTHUS LEAF WITH MARY

MAY DATE: August 1-5 COST: $895 tuition, $65 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CARVING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) CARVED OR LAMINATED (Lacer Fellowship) This beginning carving class will dive deep into the art of the traditional acanthus leaf seen so often in historical architecture, furniture and design. This class will begin with the very basics of woodcarving that will cover grain direction, safety, and how to properly use long-handled, traditional woodcarving tools. Class time will be spent studying, drawing and carving a variety of different historical acanthus leaf designs with each project building and growing knowledge, design and carving techniques. Key Points: *Beginning woodcarving techniques *How to use traditional, long-handled gouges *How to carve in the correct grain direction *Tool sharpening *Studying the traditional acanthus leaf design *How to draw different acanthus leaves *How to carve different historical leaf designs *How to draw and carve unique acanthus designs CLASS: MAKE A CUSTOM LEATHER TOOL BAG WITH GRADY

DOUGLASS DATE: August 1-5 COST: $895 tuition, $225 material fee payable to Grady CLASS SIZE: 12 people

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STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

As craftspeople, we all know that having the right tool for the job goes a LONG way. Having a way to carry those “right tools” is equally important! In this weeklong class, students will learn the art of making a leather tote-style tool bag to efficiently carry all his or her most precious tools. Students will begin with hide selection, creating patterns, and laying out designs, and will move through the process of skiving, gluing, sewing, and riveting to complete a unique tool bag they can carry and be proud of for years to come. Each tool bag will be a medium sized, tote style carrying bag with two handles. And if time allows, MASW will open up the school’s laser to lasering your name on your tool bag (or patch) giving it a personal touch.

Key Points: *Pattern will be supplied and minor additions possible *Significant sewing and rivet setting will be covered *Students will skive, roll edges, and create welts *Various handle styles will be covered CLASS: SHELLAC & LACQUER SYSTEMS WITH MITCH KOHANEK DATE: August 1-5 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: FINISHING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) FINISHING (Lacer Fellowship) Mitch has designed this special workshop around two coatings that allow for fast, beautiful results that will create a glowing luster on any project. The focus will be on shellac and solvent based lacquer. Students will learn about coloring wood which will include using dyes, stains, glazes and toners. Color theory will be discussed which will allow students the opportunity to learn how to apply a color on top of a color. Spray guns, aerosol cans and brushes will be used to apply the coatings. French polishing with shellac will also be covered. In this weeklong class there will be ample time to complete a variety of “story boards”, which are a visual record of the different procedures used in the process of coloring and coating the wood. These “story boards” will lead students to the correct finishing procedures for any project. It should be noted that while lacquer is industry’s choice of finish to spray, solvent based lacquer needs to have a

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professional spray booth set up to safely apply this finish. Mitch will also share options for spraying for those who don’t currently have booths. Key Points: *Learn to create “story boards” *Fast curing beautiful results *How to incorporate dyes, stains, glazes and toners *Learn French polishing with shellac *Learn how to apply color on top of color *Create custom colors and fix coloring mistakes *Learn how to make your own shellac/lacquer paint CLASS: METAMORPHOSIS: REVITALIZING TURNINGS WITH STEVE

LOAR DATE: August 1-5 COST: $895 tuition, $25 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

The world is full of wooden objects that were turned on lathes. This class will give students an opportunity to resuscitate some of them; giving them entirely new, artistic, lives. This metamorphosis will use a few simple machines and tools, a variety of strategies and your imagination. The resulting forms may be useful or sculptural, or maybe ceremonial, autobiographical, or narrative. This is not a woodturning course, so no experience with woodturning is needed. Students will explore the possibilities offered by cutting, repetition, addition, subtraction, and reassembling, plus texture and color. Participants will recombine and reconfigure parts and shapes using traditional, novel, and invented joinery methods. Woodworking machines will be demonstrated. Students will need to bring a quantity of premade turnings; these can be new, used, bought, broken, gifted, or parts; bowls, spindles, and furniture parts. Steve is an enthusiastic and high-energy teacher, so be prepared to push the boundaries of your imagination.

Key Points: *Identifying “The Box” and thinking outside it *Exploring brainstorming and inspirational ideas *Appreciating the bandsaw’s versatility *Exploring recombination *Basic reassembly techniques *Exploring repetition

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*New/invented reassembly techniques *The power of color

CLASS: FUNDAMENTALS OF WOODWORKING WITH STEVE LATTA DATE: August 1-5 COST: $895 tuition, $130 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) Students who are new to woodworking have probably read a lot of articles, watched several videos and maybe taken a few workshops, all with the goal of becoming a better craftsperson. This approach is great for filling in gaps but it usually doesn’t do much in the way of laying down a solid foundation for the how’s and why’s of approaching woodworking. This class will give students an understanding of essential skills. Tools, both hand and power, will be covered in great depth with ample opportunities to practice and refine. Students will also learn to sharpen and understand how a sharp tool is a safe tool and a fundamental extension of the hand. The finesse applied to using a hand tool works just as well on a table saw and other stationary tools; through various demos and exercises Steve will emphasize this point. Lessons on wood movement, joinery, fundamental drawings, wood species, finishing and so forth will occur throughout the week. Steve’s primary focus, however, will be on strategy and efficiency; what cut to make, when, and in what order. These are “steps” that are rarely discussed and instead are replaced with a series of unrelated steps that take away the rhythm of the furniture making process. By making a cherry, single-drawer, end table as the class project, students will learn a systematic approach to building that flows smoothly following a logical path that enhances accuracy, cleanliness and speed. Key Points: *Learning to safely use both hand and power tools *Joinery: dovetailing as well as mortise and tenon *Methods for mounting a top to a base *Gluing up slabs *Drawer making *Sharpening techniques *Wood and wood movement *Systematic woodworking: the how’s and why’s of building *Sanding and finishing techniques

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CLASS: FORGING YOUR OWN NORDIC AXE WITH DAVID

DELAGARDELLE DATE: August 6-7 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee payable to David CLASS SIZE: 8 people

In this fun, accessible, and fast-paced class students will learn how to forge their very own mytho-Nordic historic and mythology inspired axe out of 1045 steel and hickory wood. Students will utilize a variety of both ancient and modern methods to forge their axe heads, both by hand and by utilizing powerful hydraulic forging presses. Students will learn how to grind their axe to functional shapes along with heat-treating and sharpening. To finish them students will decorate their axe with history-informed motifs on hickory haft-handles. Axe forging, from start to finish, can seem daunting to even some of the most skilled blacksmiths and bladesmiths, however in this class David will dispel of the manufacturing-myths and share the fundamentals of what makes an axe both beautiful and functional. Key Points: *Functional axe design-theory *Blending of historical and original designs *Forging steel by hand *Drifting/punching socket holes *Forging with a hydraulic forging press *Heat-treating steel *Fitting axe head to a hickory shaft *Decorating wood and/or metal with decorative motifs *Basic sharpening CLASS: PICTORIAL STRINGING: A CONTEMPORARY APPROACH

WITH STEVE LATTA DATE: August 6-7 COST: $390 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Stringing has a rich history in both urban and rural forms, especially during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Craftsmen combined arcs and straight lines to create often elaborate patterns that adorned all forms of furniture. This is NOT that class! During our two days together, those techniques fall to the side as students will explore all new techniques and forms pretty much limited only by the imagination. Floral patterns, animal forms, and the human body are a few of the applications that will be

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discussed. The first day, participants will follow a series of guided exercises to gain an understanding of the basic techniques. Sunday, however, students will kick around ideas and execute a unique panel of their own design.

Key Points: *Modern inlay techniques and practices *The human form *Natural motifs *Where do YOU want to take it?

CLASS: WOODEN GUITAR STAND WITH JOHN RESSLER DATE: August 6-7 COST: $390 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Proudly display your acoustic guitar with a custom-made wood guitar stand. Don’t trust your expensive instrument to a cheap metal or plastic stand that is neither elegant nor stable. This guitar stand displays graceful lines and will provide unmatched stability that will give you peace of mind as it cradles your treasured instrument. The guitar stand is made of solid wood. The student will be provided templates to create the flowing curved parts of the stand. This project will also provide an opportunity to put your handskills to work as you cut and fit the peg head hook by hand. Key Points: *Build a guitar stand from raw stock

*Angles required for a sturdy stand *Template routing *Hand cutting complex joint

CLASS: TURNING A TABLE LAMP WITH WILLARD LERUMS DATE: August 6-7 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people Every woodworking book and high school shop class has a lamp project, but how many of those go through a hands-on step-by-step process that reinforces proper turning techniques, chucking methods, drilling on the lathe, and much more? In this class students will first turn their spindle, or long grain, piece that will attach to their base. This will be drilled approximately 15” for wires to be passed through. Subsequently, students

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will be introduced to two chucking methods in order to turn their face grain base piece. Students will join these parts together with a proper fitting mortise and tenon. There will be a discussion on the techniques for replication and finishing. By the end of the weekend students will have assembled and finished a functioning turning project. Key Points: *Shaping, sharpening, and honing turning tools *Turning spindles between centers *Long grain and face grain turning techniques and tools *Methods of mounting face grain material using a chuck *Fitting tolerances on the lathe *Finishing techniques on and off the lathe CLASS: CRAFTING YOUR OWN FANTASY CREATURE WITH CHLOE

BENSINGER DATE: August 6-7 COST: $390 tuition, $20 to $90 material fee depending on the

materials chosen by the student, payable to Chloe CLASS SIZE: 12 people

This class is for anyone who wants to learn the basics of creating their own fine art fantasy-inspired figurine and custom display stand. Students will learn the basics of needle-felting, clay sculpting, and how to merge the two along with natural forest-found elements to create a mythic and meaningful creature all their own. The class will take students through the journey of designing an original creature starting with a concept sketch, into the construction of a simple wire armature. The students will learn time-tested and easily accessible methods of sculpting to make their characters simple heads, hands, and feet along with pastel blushing of each element. Everyone involved will have the freedom to make their creatures as simple or complex as they wish depending on their skill levels. Templates and clear guidance will be provided for those seeking specific direction, as well as a fun atmosphere of explorative adventure for those students wanting to explore their own original ideas. This class will be filled with life, laughter, and lots of inspiration as we all learn together!

Key Points: *Transforming a 2D sketch into a 3D fine art figurine *Needle felting *Clay sculpting *Armature building *Pastel blushing

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*Display stand customizing

CLASS: BUILDING A PERSONALIZED DOVETAILED HOPE CHEST

WITH FRANK STRAZZA DATE: August 6-12 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, Price options for materials are explained in

the class description and are payable to Frank. CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

In this workshop students will have an excellent opportunity to learn about solid wood construction by building a personalized hope chest. This chest will feature hand-cut dovetails throughout. Students will learn mortise and tenon construction as well as other hand tool skills including using hand planes, chisels, saws and scrapers. The top or this chest will be embellished with either decorative veneer work or carved lettering (or both). Frank will demonstrate the correct way to make bread board ends which will keep the top of the chest flat for years to come. Installation of hinges, locks and lid supports will be demonstrated and by the end of the week Frank, will discuss his secrets for applying a perfect finish. PLEASE NOTE: Pricing for Blanket Chest Materials is $875 and includes the cost of the lumber including milling and glue up of panels in Cherry. If you prefer a different wood students will need to contact Frank in advance of the class to discuss other options. Also, if you are going to bring your own wood, Frank will have to discuss this first, as there are specific wood requirements that will need to be met prior to arriving at the class. Frank prefers to personally mill all the wood prior to arriving at the class. Hardware cost includes Solid Brass English hardware, Hinges and lid Stays at $98 and English brass chest lock and escutcheon at $85. Please note that hardware prices could potentially change. This is extremely high grade, heirloom quality hardware.

Key Points: *Gluing up large panels and creating a perfect edge joint *The art of hand cut dovetails

*Creating a breadboard end with mortise and tenons * Learning about dealing with wood movement *Drawbore construction *Using hand planes and scrapers *Installing fine brass hardware including a skeleton lock and key *Personalizing your work

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*Hand carved lettering

CLASS: TURNING WAVE BOWLS & MORE WITH JOHN BEAVER DATE: August 8-12 COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) BOWLS (Lacer Fellowship) John's signature "wave" bowls are super fun to make and this class will show students two different ways to make them - but John will teach and show so much more. Students will begin cutting apart dry blocks of wood, bending wood to make curves and building designs to be turned. Next will be a progression of safely cutting apart turned bowls (vertically, horizontally and with curves), add to or modify the elements, and reassemble the pieces with the walls and grain aligned. Once assembled, the “wave” effect will have a huge “How did you do that?” factor, which will be fun to take home and show off to all your friends. John will show students the importance of form as well as many of his tips and tricks that can help students solve their own design problems. Everyone will work at their own pace making a few finished pieces from John's repertoire or try new techniques that they learned during the week. John encourages students to use his techniques to come up with ideas of their own. Key Points: *John's signature "wave" design *Cutting round objects safely and accurately on a bandsaw *Understanding proper form for closed rim vessels *Deconstructing and reconstructing turned vessels *Adding protruding elements to your turnings *Adding curved elements to turnings *Solving challenging design problems CLASS: THE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY: SCRIPT LETTERING WITH

MASTER PENMAN HARVEST CRITTENDEN DATE: August 8-12 COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

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This workshop is designed to explore the beautiful lettering style of

script with a pointed pen and ink. The style of script that Harvest will teach is called Spencerian, developed in the 1800’s. This workshop will include study of the lower case, the upper case, simple off-hand flourishing and using letterforms as borders. This style is both elegant and graceful. Spencerian script is a pointed pen alphabet built on four simple principles and seven stroke forms. Students will start with pencil and work their way up to pen and ink. Harvest will cover all the basic letterforms and play a little with capital variations that make this lettering style so unique. This class is designed for all skill levels. It is most frequently written with an oblique penholder but experience with an oblique penholder is not necessary. If left-handed you may prefer to use a straight penholder. Students will come away with the knowledge of how to use a pointed pen, an understanding of the forms that build the alphabet, and the ability to write a flowing and refined script.

Key Points: *How to use a pointed pen and ink, with tips and trick for easy

flow *Proper hand and arm movement *The shapes and forms that build the letters *How to combine the letters into flowing sentences and

paragraphs *Beautiful flourishes to combine with the script *A finished project of a short saying with flourishes

CLASS: MAKE YOUR OWN, FULLY FUNCTIONING LASER WITH

MARK OSGOOD DATE: August 8-13 (6 days) COST: $1075 tuition, $330 material fee for secondary supplies payable to Mark, information will be emailed to help determine what laser materials to purchase CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship)

If you are interested in laser marquetry, rastering, or engraving and would like a fun project, consider attending this six day course on building your own laser. The students in this class will build a laser with a cutting area of 20" x 12". An aluminum t-slot frame will be constructed to house the laser components. The machine will feature a 45W laser tube, which is capable of cutting intricate marquetry, plywood designs, acrylic artistry,

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signage, and rastered photos among other uses. The participant will be able to choose options of a movable table (Z-axis) ranging from 2" of movement up to 11" depending on the needs of the student. For those students who choose the 11" Z-table movement, a rotisserie can be added to engrave items such as mugs and glassware. Subjects discussed in class include, sheathing for the t-slot frame, cooling of the laser tube, fume scrubbing or exhaust and software. Students should check the Tool List/Parts List, which will be emailed to you, early on in the planning process to acquire the parts needed for this class. Unfortunately, components for the 20" laser gantry have been in short supply due to the disrupted supply chain. If that continues to be the case, it may be necessary to build a laser with a 16" x 12" cutting area.

Key Points: *Construction of the laser case, less sheathing *Assembly of laser gantry *Mounting electronics *Z-table assembly and Z-table Housing *Wiring *Calibration of system *Using controller software CLASS: APPRENTICESHIP: METHODS OF WOODWORKING WITH

STEPHEN PROCTOR DATE: August 8-19 (Two weeks) COST: $1780 tuition, $50 supplies, students are encouraged to BYOW CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: APPRENTICESHIP (Masters) TWO WEEK ADVANCED FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship) This two week class is a concentrated study of the furniture making art, from the very basics of hand tool use, to very advanced machine tool techniques. Some students have repeated this class, and each time they learn different techniques and topics. During the two weeks, students will design and construct an individual project, but Stephen doesn’t want students to come with any preconceived ideas about what they want to make; they will be inspired during the first week. The project should challenge students to explore new skills, such as bending, shaping or carving. Design is part of the process, including sketching, mockups and group critiques. Lectures and demonstrations take place daily, covering most aspects of woodworking in depth. Each student’s individual project requires different methods and techniques, thus calling for on-the-spot demos or

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explanations to add further to the information being accumulated. Stephen discusses the principles of hand and machine tools. He will demonstrate in depth the direct application of those principles to the maintenance, safety, and use of these common tools. Students will see how to make simple fixtures that can make complicated or intricate cuts simple on almost any stationary power tool. Moreover, traditional joining techniques will be analyzed along with the more innovative construction and forming techniques. This class will be for intermediate and advanced woodworkers who want to move beyond their current levels of expertise. Fun and enjoyment are compulsory components of any of Stephen’s programs. THIS IS A DON’T MISS CLASS! Stephen asks that all projects be made with domestic woods only. Key Points: *Design theory *Problem solving the construction of your designs *Making simple but effective hand tools for layout and joinery *Tuning hand tools *Machining complex parts *Shaping wood *Cutting complex joinery CLASS: FESTOOL SYSTEM ESSENTIALS WITH BRIAN SEDGELEY DATE: August 13-14 COST: $390 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people This class is geared toward existing power tool users who have a basic or limited knowledge of the Festool System. In this class, Brian will cover the essential components of the Festool System, including TS plunge cut saws, dust extractors, MFT multifunction tables, jigsaws, sanders, Kapex, routers, Domino and more. Existing Festool users will learn to get the most of their existing tools by going through basic application exercises and simple calibration techniques. Participants with limited Festool experience will learn new methods of work through an introduction to the broader line of Festool tools and accessories. Though there will be some limited classroom-style presentations, the bulk of the class time will be spent in the shop using the tools. Students should have experience with, and be comfortable using, power tools such as saws, routers, joiners and sanders. THIS CLASS IS NOT A SALES PITCH FOR FESTOOL--students who took this class in the past all agreed that it was one of the most informative workshops they have ever attended.

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Key Points: *Learn about the Festool system-based, fully integrated dust extraction system *Learn how to accurately cut a 4’ x 8’ sheet of material *Learn precision ripping with the TS Saw and FS Parallel Guides *Use the multifunction table *Learn dimensioning of trim, and the basics of crown molding *Learn to construct basic joints using the Domino joiner *Learn basic techniques for precision routing *Experience dust free sanding CLASS: JOINERY WITH THE PANTOROUTER WITH MAC SHELDON DATE: August 13-14 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

The PantoRouter is a template-guided joinery machine that makes mortise and tenon, box joints and dovetails fast, easy, accurate, repeatable and fun! In this class Mac will teach traditional joinery then move on to advanced operations using specialized jigs and techniques to make even complex joinery approachable. This class is for beginner to advanced PantoRouter users. It’s fast-paced, hands-on and a whole lot of fun! Students will learn how to set up and cut straight, angled and compound-angled mortise and tenon then move on to box joints using two different methods, and both fixed and variable-spaced dovetails.

Key Points: *Quick set up the PantoRouter for most any operation

*Use each of the templates supplied with the PantoRouter *Layout and cut compound angles for the crest rail of a chair *Layout and cut offset tenons for joining stretchers to a leg *Make an auxiliary table for fixed-router operation *Design and make templates for custom applications *Alter the standard templates for specific dimensions *Shop-made templates from wood *3D printed templates *Templates using the Shaper Origin

CLASS: ILLUMINATED LETTERS WITH MASTER PENMAN HARVEST

CRITTENDEN DATE: August 13-14

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COST: $390 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Illuminated letters are a joy to create and a beauty to behold. They can seem daunting at first, not knowing how or where to begin. Students not familiar with Illuminated Letters often think that they cannot do it, until they do! Harvest will break the subject down into very manageable steps, and work through the process one step at a time. Students will start with choosing a letter to work on, then transferring patterns, working with gold leaf, the best methods of painting and the materials to use, painting the background pattern, tooling the gold and finishing their chosen letters. Illuminated Letters can stand alone, be used with certificates, awards, on recommended paper, vellum or on wood. They make meaningful gifts, and the same skills are used to create family crests. The more students become comfortable with the process, the more creative ways they will think of to use them. Each student is free to choose their own letter. Alphabets will be provided. Key Points: *The history of illuminated letters *What diaper patterns are and how to use them *How to lay down 23K gold leaf *Painting techniques to create depth and decorations to your

letters *How to tool the gold *How to finish a project CLASS: TURN A LIDDED BOX WITH AN INTEGRATED BANGLE

BRACELET WITH JOHN BEAVER DATE: August 13-14 COST: $390 tuition, $35 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

In this class students will make a small lidded box with a wood bangle that will become the decorative element of the box. John will show students how to use both face grain and end grain turning tools as well as bowl gouges, spindle gouges, parting tools and round nose scrapers. Students will learn techniques for turning wooden boxes with fitted lids that allow a bangle to fit over the box. This clever box acts as both a storage container for jewelry and a unique way to hold a turned bangle bracelet around the outside. This is a fun project that involves many different skills.

Key Points: *How to sharpen tools

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*Shaping a box with a fitted lid *Learn roughing cuts and finishing cuts with the bowl gouge *Shear scrape end grain and create a no-sand finish *Make a decorative bangle bracelet CLASS: ADVENTURES IN MOSAIC WOOD ART WITH TIM

MCCLOSKEY DATE: August 15-19 COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

In this weeklong course, students will explore the elements of mosaic wood art and create one of their own. What subjects do or do not work well represented in wood as a 3D mosaic? How small or big can you go to maintain a true representation of your subject when looking at it with the human eye? Tim McCloskey, a Disney Master Artist, has been working on ways to answer those questions using wood and fine tuning more efficient techniques for cutting and organizing woods to be used in mosaics. The course will challenge students to shift their perception of 3D objects, learning about visual concepts and creative processes and how to apply them in their own individual workshops. Students will spend much of the week creating a unique, artistic representation of a subject of their choice. Different skills used in creating mosaics will be explored as well, such as sketching, guided drawing, and computer software. No prior experience is necessary.

Key Points: *Artwork design study-laying out a plan *Resource selection and experimentation

*Wood choice *Organization strategies for mosaic materials *Assembly and collaboration - keeping it all straight *Light and shadow effects - show with pride

CLASS: THE ULTIMATE PUZZLE BOX WITH JEFF VOLLMER DATE: August 15-19 COST: $895 tuition, $80 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

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ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) The class will be fast-paced and fraught with fun. Students will learn new skill sets with each piece they do. Jeff will provide a variety of special woods which will make each box exceptionally interesting. Each day Jeff will start with a brief discussion, followed by a practice session where he will introduce and make new cuts. Students will then be challenged to make the box of the day which will include Jeff’s Cash Box, The King’s Safe, The Two Drawer Hider and the Round Drawer Puzzle Box. The goal of the week is for everyone to completely craft four boxes, use a Danish oil pre-finish and get students to the point where they will be ready for a final finish after they return home. This class will not only include bandsaw techniques, but will incorporate the use of magnets and springs into the projects. During the week students learn something new, make something cool and have fun! Key Points: *How to design complex boxes *Safe bandsaw cutting techniques *Sanding irregular shapes *Making hidden compartments *The process of sanding and shaping *Finishing techniques CLASS: MAKE A NEW LEBANON SHAKER ROCKING CHAIR WITH

DOUG DALE AND WILLARD LERUMS DATE: August 15-19 COST: $895 tuition, $120 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CHAIR MAKING (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship) SPINDLE TURNING (Lacer Fellowship)

Come back to Mount Lebanon in the 1870’s and imagine the bustling Shaker workshops turning out thousands of chairs and rocking chairs every year. Now imagine making your own at MASW in 2022! In this workshop students will discover the identifying characteristics of the Mount Lebanon rocking chair and how to repeatedly produce them with templates. Working hand in hand with instructors, students will shape, and steam bend the chair’s back slats. At the lathe, students will turn the front legs and spindles! Using hand tools, students will mark and pound out perfectly sized mortises and fit the rockers. After final assembly and turning some mushroom finials for the arms, students will weave their own cane seat. Students will leave with an iconic furniture piece and the skills and resources to produce more.

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Key Points: *How to make templates and story sticks for reproduction *Shaping and steam bending of components *Turning and replicating spindles *Joinery and assembly of turned spindles, back slats, and

rockers *How to cane a woven seat CLASS: COPPERSMITH: MAKING YOUR OWN 10 GALLON STILL—

YES, IT IS LEGAL WITH CHRISTOPHER KELLEY DATE: August 15-19 COST: $895 tuition, $500 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship)

Who wants to build a still? This class would be great for the distilling enthusiasts, metal artists, home prepper, essential oil manufacturer, perfume maker, anyone who wants to make their own distilled water and, of course, the hobbyist. In this class, the future copper smiths will be instructed on how to take a sheet of copper and construct a safe vessel for distilling. The students will be reintroduced to basic geometry by using “pi” (3.14) with basic functions of multiplication, division, adding and subtracting. Hands-on learning is taken step-by-step through the entire process. Students may customize or personalize their still during the process and will be encouraged to develop their own techniques. Proper use of a torch is the most important manual approach during the process. By the end of the week, students will have the skills and knowledge to build any size vessel desired. Chris “Copper” Kelley is an energetic and experienced copper smith with a world-renowned business. Key Points: *Design theory and problem solving *Mathematical calculations

*Shaping copper and joining copper with other metals *Use of hand tools *Proper torch techniques *Learn stages of what to build first *Testing and cleaning *Proper use after completion

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CLASS: THE BASICS OF WOOD FINISHING WITH TIM PURO DATE: August 20-21 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people This two day class is perfect for those new to woodworking or for the woodworker who builds the project and then wonders, “Now what do I do?” The class will focus on learning the language of finishing and the skills that every finisher needs to know, such as how to choose the appropriate finish for your project, using different methods of coloring wood, and learning how to design a finish. At the end of the class students will have finish sample boards that will give them a better understanding of how finishing works. While this course won’t make anyone a finishing guru, it hopefully will make finishing more fun which in turn will help participants get more out of the finishing books and videos that are on the market. It’s time to move beyond simple wipe on finishing. Tim will show students how to take the next step in the finishing process. All are encouraged to bring small projects they are working on to develop finishing schedules. Key Points: *Proper surface prep, what is too much or too little sanding *Matching the proper brush to a finish (Student will be given a

very high quality brush to take home) *Dyes or stains – which one *Shellac, lacquer, oil varnish, poly, water based *Tim’s rules for a perfect finish *How much finish is enough CLASS: THE ART OF MAKING PUZZLES WITH A SCROLL SAW WITH

MARC TSCHIDA DATE: August 20-21 COST: $390 tuition or $425 Parent/Child, $20 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people Have you ever wondered how to make your own puzzle? If so, then this is the class for you. This hands-on two day session will look at a variety of ways to make wooden puzzles ranging from traditional jigsaw puzzles, 3D standing puzzles and mixed wood puzzles using a scroll saw. Marc will discuss how to choose the right wood for your puzzle, overview of scroll saw operation and safety tips, saw blade selection, techniques of applying an image to wood, several processes of cutting wood into puzzles and finally a

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wrap up on ways to finish and seal the final puzzle. This class is perfect for an individual or for a parent/child combination and for all skill levels with a scroll saw.

Key Points: *Discussion of scroll saw operation and safety related to puzzle

making *Hands-on experience cutting traditional and irregular jigsaw

puzzles using a scroll saw *Practice cutting and designing 3D standing puzzles *Demonstrations of making raised piece puzzles *Making mixed wood puzzles, veneer puzzles and standing

hardwood puzzles *Discussion and demonstrations on image adhesion and finishing

techniques CLASS: USING THE KNEE MILL & METAL LATHE TO BRING

ACCURACY & CREATIVITY TO YOUR WOODWORKING WITH MICHAEL KOPPY

DATE: August 20-21 COST: $390 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 12 people

Many times, while making a project, our attempts at holding parts to the accuracy we would like is difficult to do. Also, sometimes we need to do a very small job with precession but find that making the jigs to accomplish that task takes much more time than doing the small job. Learning to use the mill and engine lathe can help with these problems and many more. It can be a great accessory in your skills to becoming a better wood worker. During the week, Michael will discuss cutter selection, measuring tolerances, jigs and fixtures, how to sharpen drill bits, what to look for when buying an engine lathe, mounting chucks, reaming, knurling on the lathe, squaring stock and much more.

Key Points: *Indicating the mill *How to hold materials *locating up a part *Indicating on the lathe *Machining on the lathe CLASS: DECORATIVE HINGES FROM SHEET STEEL WITH TOM

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LATANÉ DATE: August 20-21 COST: $390 tuition, $15 material fee CLASS SIZE: 10 people

Students will design and cut strap or smaller hinges from 16 ga. sheet using chisels. Hinge barrels will be rolled, and tapered ends tucked behind the hinge, where they would be held by the first nail. (The same process is used when welding hinge barrels but these are not welded.) Three knuckles will be cut with a hack saw and chisel and filed to fit. This project will be a good introduction to metalwork. Students with more experience can find challenges in making more intricate designs and cutting more knuckles. Jeweler’s saws could be used to pierce more intricate designs. Some chasing and simple embossing would be possible.

Key Points: *Designing and cutting the hinge parts from steel sheet with

chisels *Rolling the hinge barrels *Sawing chiseling and filing the knuckles to fit the leaves

together *Hammering to bevel the edges and vary the thickness to

produce a more historic and pleasing appearance *Filing the profiles *Holes may be drilled for ease or punched for authenticity CLASS: SCULPTURAL ROCKING CHAIR WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: August 20-26 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, $35 supplies for templates, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: CHAIR MAKING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDY (Fortune Fellowship) This class will be dedicated to making a Maloof-style sculptural rocking chair with major emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and ergonomics. You will use tools such as rasps, gouges, saw rasps and grinders to rhythmically give the chair shape. Students can either design their own chair or use the school’s patterns. There is a special session on rockers and what considerations must be taken into account to keep the chair from scooting across the floor. There is a relationship between the rockers, the chair itself, and the center of gravity of the human body. Students learn which joints work best under different loads and will have a chance to practice hip,

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dowel, and mortise and tenon joints. This class requires that students bring pre-sawn lumber for the rockers as well as other roughed out parts to help save on shop time. The rockers will be bent using a lamination technique of gluing thin stock together on a curved form. The goals of this seven-day class are to have all the joinery done by the last day of the class, including the placement of the rockers, and to start the shaping process. It will take at least 55 board feet of 8/4 material. Students are required to bring pre-dimensioned lumber. This class is intense and requires several late nights of physical work. Sculpting the arms, legs and spindles is like rowing a boat all day--but well worth the work. Key Points: *Design your own chair *Learn about rocker theory *Square first, do the joinery, then cut to shape *Cut hip joints that support the legs *Learn hand and grinding techniques for smooth sculptural work *Develop hard and soft lines *Fit, shape and size the spindles for comfort *Learn assembly and gluing process for chairs CLASS: DESIGN FOR WOODWORKERS WITH MICHAEL FORTUNE DATE: August 22-26 COST: $895 tuition, $140 material fee (includes 2 paid tours) CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: DESIGN (Masters) DESIGN (Lacer Fellowship) Where do design ideas for furniture come from? How do I develop my own ideas? This course will introduce the participants to a series of simple bench top design exercises that will exponentially expand how and where students look for inspiration. This course is for woodworkers who want to move beyond working from plans or copying other woodworkers’ designs. Sharpen those scissors, plug in that glue gun and have fun while developing your own unique furniture designs. This course will change your perception of furniture making. Key Points: *How to identify design ideas in your environment *How to develop your own custom design sequence *How to sketch and make models and full size mockups *How to critique your own work *How to assemble an idea bank that will be useful for years to come

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CLASS: HAND FORGED CLOSET OR CABINET LOCK WITH TOM

LATANÉ DATE: August 22-26 COST: $895 tuition, $25 material fee CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship)

Students will forge, file, and assemble parts for a spring-loaded lock with a tubular key. This style lock has all the parts mounted on a back plate and the works are visible when the door is open. Students will roll and braze the tube for the key and fit it with a bit at one end and a collar and bow at the other. A simple ward box will be made with a center pin to support the key in its rotation. The bolt will be forged and front and back staples made to hold the bolt. The spring will be forged and heat treated. Parts will be joined by tenons, rivets, or brazing. Anyone wishing to make the lock a passage door lock can do so by adding a handle to the back of the bolt so it can be drawn from the interior. This project should be doable for a hand woodworker used to driving chisels with a mallet. Smiths with some experience watching the result of every blow, assessing whether the result is accomplishing the goal, and adjusting accordingly before the next blow will be able to handle this process. More advanced smiths who want to try some lock-work can challenge themselves by adding wards in the ward box or more decorative file ornamentation of the back plate and lock parts.

Key Points: *Design and function of early handmade locks *Dramatically altering the shape of steel *Forging to dimension and forging pieces to fit each other *Brazing in the forge *Hardening and tempering a spring *Joining with mortise and tenon and handmade rivets *Producing an authentic handmade look by making everything

by hand CLASS: MULTI-AXIS TURNING: CARVING & SCULPTING UNIQUE FORMS WITH DEREK WEIDMAN DATE: August 22-26 COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee

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CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) CARVED TURNED OR LAMINATED (Lacer Fellowship)

Students will be challenged into rethinking the scope and limitless shaping possibilities of a wood lathe. This class with focus on using the lathe as one of the most powerful and misunderstood contemporary carving machines wood sculptors have at their disposal. Participants will practice shapes and textures unique to a lathe and foster an understanding of the forms only the lathe can make in the larger context of sculpture. This class is geared toward anyone wanting to take the next step in creative turning, exploring innovative processes that go way beyond traditional turning. Derek will show students unique ways, on a lathe, which can bring new life to classic shapes. Key Points: *Interrupted cuts and how to manage them *Resolving work without hours of sanding *Creating forms that are sculpturally sophisticated *Opening up new thinking processes about shape and form *Turning an animal of their choice *Turning an abstract human head *Basic pyrography and coloring *Power tools for carving *Carving chainsaws *Lathe based textures CLASS: WORKING WITH TINPLATE STEEL: MAKING USEFUL

CONTAINERS & ACCESSORIES WITH KITTY LATANÉ DATE: August 22-26 COST: $895 tuition, $40 material fee CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship)

In this class students will learn to cut tin following patterns. Demonstrations will include form and fold, creating mechanical bonds and/or solder, which will make a variety of items, including a pierced tin lantern. Students will work with stakes and hand tools, however some 19th century tin working machines will be introduced. The beginning projects will include a candle sconce, a tin cup and a lidded container. Several days will be spent making a pierced tin lantern with a bail handle and a hinged door.

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*Cut a pattern *Form a burr *Wire an edge *Make a set-down seam *Fold a locked joint *Solder *Pierce tinplate with chisels and punches *Use stakes and mallets to shape tinplate

CLASS: DETAILING TABLE & CHAIR LEGS WITH MICHAEL FORTUNE DATE: August 27 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition CLASS SIZE: 30 people

This class will show students how to transform table or chair legs from something functional to something that truly sings. Shaping, inlay, stringing, beading, collar and foot details, ebonizing and using alternate materials will be covered. Michael will show how to make clamping accessories to securely hold legs that don’t interfere with the decorative detail work. Altogether this is a “peachy” class that will add to your bag of decoration tricks.

Key Points: *Edge details with a router and shop made scrapers *How to join a decorative yet structural foot on a table leg *Inlaying a variety of materials then ebonize overtop *How to ebonize then expose a chamfered surface

*Shaping techniques with hand and power tools *Learn effective methods of holding legs while you decorate

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Here it is! The router table you have all seen and probably used and definitely the one you’ve always needed. In this two day class, students will build the very router table that is used every day here at MASW, with solid construction proven to withstand years of use and abuse. This router table along with its fence will allow you to get more use from the most versatile power tool in you shop—the router. Each student will be able to custom build their table to fit the size of their router and shop! Doug will review what makes a good router table and the advantages of a table over hand held routing as well as demonstrations on the safety and accuracy that can be achieved with a router table. This table can be constructed in full or in components for easy transport to your shop for final assembly. Key Points: *Importance of accuracy in construction methods *Custom fitting router plates/lifts *Why you need different fences for different jobs *Hold downs, push sticks and accessories CLASS: INTRODUCTION TO 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS FOR

MAKERS WITH DONNA HILL DATE: August 27-28 COST: $390 tuition CLASS SIZE: 14 people

Computer-Aided Design programs, or CAD for short, are excellent tools to help makers design, plan and build their woodworking projects. Designing and drawing a project before moving to into the shop allows one to visualize the final product in a 3D format and generate a cut list for materials. For years the Maker community has depended upon affordable CAD programs like SketchUp and Fusion 360 for their design and drawing needs. Now one of the world’s best design tools has come out with a version that can compete with the cost of these other programs. 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers is meant for personal projects and non-commercial use and is priced to be competitive with other hobbyist and Maker programs. For additional info about this program visit https://discover.solidworks.com/makers.

Key Points: *Learn the user interface of SolidWorks

*Get comfortable with basic features of the program *Complete various basic models

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CLASS: CREATIVE TURNING & DECORATING: TURNING MULTI PIECE FIGURES WITH COLWIN WAY DATE: August 27-28 COST: $390 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people This two day course is designed for anyone who is wanting to push their turning away from the norm, to push their imagination and creativity and to have fun along the way. Students will be encouraged to swap ideas, brainstorm together and collaborate with each other to produce exciting unique pieces. The emphasis will be on thinking freely outside the bowl and trying new turning techniques and decorations. Hidden within the course are all the fundamentals of turning and tool use including the use of the skew chisel, bowl, roughing and spindle gouge plus a variety finishing techniques. The student will learn where to start and how to build with multiple piece turnings, from robots and Nutcracker soldiers to spartan warriors; the only limitation will be your imagination. Even though Colwin will have many examples and ideas, students are encouraged to come with an idea they want to take inspiration from, draw, photograph.

Key Points: *Airbrushing *Multi piece turning *Offset turning *Color layering *Texturing and embellishing *Work holding on the lathe

CLASS: SCULPTURAL ROCKING CHAIR II WITH THE MASW STAFF DATE: August 29-September 2 COST: $750 tuition, bring your unfinished rocking chair CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDY (Fortune Fellowship) If you are reading this class description, you’re not alone. There are quite a few students who have taken the “Sculptural Rocking Chair” class over the years and left with a completely made and jointed rocking chair—ready for the final sculpting, sanding, and finishing—which somehow never got done. If you are in that number, then this is the class for you. This will be a rare opportunity to come and finish your chair under Marc’s guidance. Students will be able to make replacement parts, sculpt, fix, grind, sand, glue, and even spray lacquer on their newly finished chairs. Students will be

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directed on placement of hard and soft lines, carving details and fine tuning the fit. We will not make new chairs in this class. If it’s time to finally get that chair done, here is your chance. (Students’ names and identities will be changed to protect the innocent.) Open only to past “Sculptural Rocking Chair” students. Key Points: *Defining hard lines *Progressions for sculpting *Stages for gluing a sculpted chair *Ways to repair broken or lost parts *Techniques for fine line sanding--maintaining the lines *How to spray the perfect finish on a chair CLASS: ECLIPSE THE ELLIPSE: DESIGN & MAKE AN OVAL TABLE

WITH MICHAEL FORTUNE DATE: August 29-September 2 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed sent so you can

BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship) Ovals are an intriguing shape, but they can be hard to get the proportions right. In this class students can make the coffee table in the photo (30” x 46” x 16”H) or make one to their own size requirement. Students can then change the purpose and create an oval end table or hall table, even a dining table. Learn how to layout and cut ovals by hand, use a shop made router or even with a purchased router jig. The smooth arcs on the top are done with a shop made bandsaw jig. The ebonized base for the coffee table was stack laminated, but there are other base design options available. Key Points: *Layout techniques for drawing and making ovals *How to set up and use a router to cut the oval and profile the

edge detail *How to set up the bandsaw, choose the right blade for cutting

precise arcs and how to make the bandsaw jig *Machining techniques for making the decorative detail on the

table top *Learn stack laminating and shaping techniques *Method of ebonizing wood with flame or using a shop made

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CLASS: MAGICAL CHIP CARVING IN THE TRADITIONAL SCANDINAVIAN STYLE WITH JÖGGE SUNDQVIST DATE: August 29-September 2 COST: $895 tuition, $30 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship)

CARVED TURNED OR SEGMENTED CONSTRUCTION (Lacer Fellowship

Carving patterns and symbols in wood is a thousand-year-old folk tradition that is still kept alive in the Scandinavian craft. With the help of chip carving, or “Skureut” as the technique is also called, crafted utensils have throughout history been animated with meaning-bearing symbols and beautiful patterns. Even today, the chip carving technique is a natural extension of a crafted spoon, cutting board or shrink pot - and above all a source of everyday joy; to a way to develop creativity and to create patterns. The class includes grips and techniques for chips, nail cuts, lines and letters, as well as what kind of wood, knives and tools you need. The class contains practice of the fundamental simpler decorations to more demanding objects such as painted signs. Jögge will discuss stylistic elements and how to process patterns on handmade objects. In addition to a deep practical knowledge, the class opens the door to older handicrafts and folk art and provides a detailed lecture of the symbols' traditional meanings – with intensions for you to develop your own design world. Key Points: *Scandinavian patterns and symbol designs

*Basic techniques as the nailcut, one to three-sided chips *Pierced design, shallow relief carving *Kolrosing, letters and numbers

*Sharpening *Painting on wood CLASS: GUITAR BINDING/PURFLING & ORNAMENTATION WITH MICHAEL BASHKIN DATE: August 29-September 2 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

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Learn how to make your guitars visually unique with ornamentation methods that combine techniques from inlay and marquetry. In this class Michael will demonstrate making headstock overlays, rosette and endgraft motifs beyond traditional designs. Students will design and create their own overlays and inlays in class. Michael will also cover making custom bindings and purflings and how to install these on acoustic guitars, including on a Florentine cutaway with full miters. Students will learn how to inlay on curved surfaces and on difficult to work with woods. Emphasis will be on hand methods combined with common power tools and how to use specialized jigs and fixtures common in the guitar world. The use of and application of CNC methods will also be discussed. Although these methods are shown for guitars they can be used in any type of woodworking.

Key Points: *Creating unique designs for your instruments

*Selection of materials *Application of hand, power tool and digital methods *Jigs and fixtures for guitars *Binding and purfling for guitars *Inlays and marquetry methods

CLASS: SPINDLE TURNING: MAKING AN HEIRLOOM CHRISTMAS CAROUSEL WITH COLWIN WAY DATE: August 29-September 2 COST: $895 tuition, $15 supply fee, a cut list will be emailed so

You can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) SPINDLE TURNING (Lacer Fellowship)

This course will take the student through the making of their very own Christmas Carousel or Pyramid. Commonly seen in the eastern area of Germany or the Ore Mountains, these whimsical creations create a real talking point and a feeling of nostalgia when they turn their scene with only candle power. Students will learn a variety of spindle turning techniques and tools, but Colwin will mostly rely heavily on the skew chisel, which will allow students the chance to hone their skills with this very much misunderstood tool. Discussions will take students through a variety of different types of skews including some authentic German toy making skew chisels. On top of making a Christmas carousel, students will be able to create a series of decorations to adorn their heirloom piece, including a nativity scene,

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Christmas trees and snowmen if they wish. During the week, students will spend their time turning and decorating a 1-3 tiered Christmas Pyramid that will instantly become a family heirloom.

Key Points: *Design and planning *Hand copy turning *Airbrushing *Using the skew *Indexing on the lathe *Sizing turned tenons *Fitting cup bearing and center pins

CLASS: BOOK BINDING: CREATING HISTORICAL ETHIOPIAN & MEDIEVAL STRUCTURES WITH KAREN HANMER DATE: August 29-September 2 COST: $895 tuition, $160 material fee payable to Karen CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship)

In this weeklong workshop students will create two historic bookbinding models from the 4th and 15th centuries. The Ethiopian binding structure may have emerged as early as the fourth century and has been in use unchanged for centuries. This humble, elegant binding opens flat and is the inspiration for many contemporary “Coptic” book arts structures. Characteristics include wood boards trimmed flush with the text block, paired sewing stations, and chain stitch-sewing that enters the board edge to incorporate board attachments. Historically the text blocks were made of vellum. Braided leather endbands were sewn on after covering in goatskin. Students will make a full-leather binding with braided leather endbands and cloth board linings. If time permits, simple tooling will enhance the finished binding. The Medieval binding may be the archetypal book: heavy wooden boards, partially or fully covered in leather, prominent bands on the spine, held shut by straps terminating in metal clasps. Students will construct a small model based on a 15th century German binding in the collection of Stanford University: text block sewn on double supports; wooden boards shaped all around, with special attention given to the inside spine edge to match the text block’s natural shoulder, then drawn on and pegged; sewn endbands; covered in full alum-tawed leather; strap and pin closure; tooling as time permits. Key Points: *Learn the fundamentals of bookbinding

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*See bookbinding’s evolution over nearly two millennia *Sew supported and unsupported *Craft two historic styles of endbands *Use a historic method of rounding and backing a text block *Compare two methods of board attachment *Gain expertise with woodworking for bookbinding *Experiment with two different types of leather *Make a simple clasp *Learn an ancient method for tooling leather

CLASS: JOINERY WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: March 28-April 1 June 6-10 September 6-10 (Tues to Sat) October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: JOINERY (Masters) (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: THE ART OF VIOLIN MAKING PART 4: BRINGING IT ALL

TOGETHER WITH DAVID FINCK DATE: September 6-10 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

In this class students will take the separate parts of the instrument that have been made previously: scroll, fingerboard, top, back, and rib structure -- and bring it all together into a violin! Students will first remove the ribs from the internal form and glue the top and back to the ribs. Then the fingerboard and nut will be glued to the neck. David will then show how to cut the neck mortise into the body, fit the soundpost, shape, fit, and glue the neck, and make and install the saddle.

Key Points: *Use of hot hide glue *Safely removing the rib assembly from the form

*Gluing up the violin body *Making and fitting a soundpost *Shaping the neck

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*Fitting the neck to obtain the correct neck projection, overstand, and mensur

*Gluing the neck *Making and gluing the saddle CLASS: SPOON CARVING WITH JÖGGE SUNDQVIST DATE: September 6-10 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $30 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

Carving finely made eating and cooking spoons is a rich tradition going back a thousand years in Scandinavia. These elegant and useful objects are either painted with oil-based colors or adorned with decorative chip carvings. Jögge learned this technique from his father, Wille, when he was a young boy and today, he teaches those techniques around the world. Spoon carving involves a surprising level of hidden engineering and understanding of wood to make a delicate, graceful, strong and useful spoon--one that will grow even more beautiful with years of use. Wooden spoons derive their stability from the natural bends in crooks in order to follow the fibers. There are many wonderful hand grips to learn, using forgotten muscles, and always employing safety stops. Jögge will discuss stylistic elements in the functional design, the natural properties of the wood, production process, special knife grasps and sharpening of the tools. MASW is honored and thrilled to have Jögge back.

Key Points: *Spoon design

*The idea of form follows fibers *Knife grasps *Sharpening *Scandinavian pattern carving

CLASS: CHALLENGING BEGINNING BASKETRY WITH PEETA TINAY DATE: September 6-10 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $150 material fee for two baskets payable to

Peeta CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

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Are you new to basket making or always wanted to take a workshop?

Come cut your teeth on two challenging, rewarding and substantial baskets. If you have made baskets in the past, come brush up on your skills and learn some new techniques and perspectives about basket making. During the first two days of this comprehensive workshop students will make a split spoke, twined basket base. It will boast a colorful spiral pattern. Students will have vibrantly dyed round reed to choose from for the basket base. Both black and brown reed will be in this mix as well for those with a more subdue pallet. This first completed basket finishes with a graceful open border and will measure approximately 15” diameter x 3” tall. Student’s newly learned skills will be expanded upon with the creation of the second basket project. The final three days of the workshop will be spent creating a slightly larger basket that will have a dramatic finish of a ring border with a lattice overlay and will measure approximately 18” diameter x 4” to 5” tall. Both baskets will be made from multiple diameters of round reed which lend additional textural interest. All round reed will be pre-dyed and prepared for these specific projects. This provides for ease and flow of this workshop. Students will learn techniques that are easily transferable to other weaving materials. The finishing techniques will be discussed in great detail. Note: Hand strength is required for this workshop. Key Points: *Students will learn the technique of twining

*Fundamentals of materials selection before a project begins *How to create and maintain shape while creating a basket *The importance of tension on materials with hand, finger and

body placement *The process of dyeing the materials *The multiple step process to create a lustrous finish

CLASS: TROMPE L’OEIL: SCULPTING & SHAPING WOOD TO TRICK THE EYE WITH STEPHEN PROCTOR

DATE: September 6-10 (Tues to Sat) COST: $895 tuition, $150 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CARVING (Masters) DETAILS OR INLAY (Fortune Fellowship) CARVED OR LAMINATED (Lacer Fellowship) Stephen was one of the first people to do contemporary trompe l’oeil, which means to trick the eye. In this class all students will work from a maquette at their own bench to learn the relevance of source material when

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carving. Students will study, construct, and then carve a small table that has the appearance of being covered with a tablecloth. All pieces will be made from mahogany to help eliminate the distraction of grain pattern and to facilitate the carving process. Observation of detail and minimalization will be shown, which is the key to a successful trompe l’oeil piece. Carving techniques will include traditional gouges, disc grinders, surforms and rasps. Students will be able to design their own legs to fit their tabletop. Key Points: *Setting up the model to carve *Gluing *Roughing out the block, which tools work best *Sanding and shaping *Creating wood to look like fabric CLASS: STEREOTOMY: BUILDING THE “MOORE” TRESTLE WITH PATRICK MOORE DATE: September 12-16 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) Traditionally, when the young journeyman on the ‘Tour-de-France’ arrived at a new shop, he would build a pair of sawhorses for the obvious practical reasons, but also to indicate to the owner where he stood in his tour. The more complex he built it, the more time he had been studying Stereotomy - Art du Trait. This would in turn dictate to the owner the journeyman’s position in the company and the level of complexity that could be delegated to him. It would help the journeyman fix a suitable position in the company based on his skill, experience, and knowledge and understanding of Stereotomy. In this five day workshop students will build their own French Trestle; a specific design called The Moore Trestle. Students will learn to create 2D stereotomical drawings using the visuospatial part of the brain, a drafting square, a pencil and a ruler. Each student will be taught how to use this part of their mind to visualize in 3D, draw in 2D, and then construct their trestle. It is of the utmost pleasure for Patrick to share this very special and rare skill, known to very few North Americans. The knowledge of stereotomy is so important to human civilization that UNESCO has classified it on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity as of 2009. A prerequisite of the course is to have knowledge, understanding, and use of hand tools (i.e. chisels, hand saws, layout tools).

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Key Points: *Basics of drafting *How to develop a set of stereotomical drawings: plan view, elevation view, net view *How to use the drawings to layout the trestle *How to cut compound angles *How to layout, cut and assemble the Moore trestle *The voyage and experience of a journeyman *What is Stereotomy *How Stereotomy was used in the past and relevant today CLASS: SEGMENTED TURNING WITH MALCOLM TIBBETTS DATE: September 12-16 COST: $895 tuition, $90 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) CARVED OR SEGMENTED (Lacer Fellowship) Segmented woodturnings have a high degree of “How’d he do that?”. This class is designed for both accomplished “segmenters" as well as beginners. Students will be guided in creating their own designs. All students will not be doing the same type of vessel; instead they will be encouraged to attempt a variety of techniques. Malcolm will teach much more than just the basics of this fascinating art form. Topics will include complex “feature-ring” construction, portholes, segmented spheres, ribbons, and advanced segmented sculpture. Class time will include of a blend of PowerPoint presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and supervised project building. At first glance, segmented woodturning can be quite intimidating, but once you know and understand the process, it can become a very rewarding activity. Key Points: *Design a segmented vessel *Methods to cut segments *A variety of glue clamping techniques *Ring stacking techniques *"Feature-ring" building techniques *Create more complex assemblies, such as ribbons and tubes *Techniques to speed up the construction process CLASS: ADVENTURES IN CHOCOLATE: BECOME A CHOCOLATIER

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FOR A WEEK WITH ANNE BOULLEY DATE: September 12-16 COST: $895 tuition, $150 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

Learn everything about Theobroma aka “chocolate” (the food of the gods) by tasting and examining fresh cacao pods and beans. Anne will discuss how cacao is harvested and how it becomes chocolate, cocoa powder and cocoa butter. Students will sample chocolates from some of the top chocolate producers and small craft businesses from around the world. Then students will make their own world class chocolates. Using dried cacao beans, participants will learn how to roast, clean and grind the beans into a rich chocolate. Students will make chocolate bars and chocolate bonbons, truffles, drinking chocolate and even create a beautiful chocolate display piece. Anne will show how to work with colored cocoa butter, chocolate marbling, special professional molds and how to include the artful touch of airbrushing. During the week, students will learn how to pair chocolate with other ingredients to create edible magic. Anne will share practical tips about chocolate, such as how to temper it properly, how to keep it stored, how to ship it safely, etc. Whether you have a desire for a new career or just want to increase your popularity with the grandkids, this class will immerse students in everything chocolate. Key Points: *How to make bean to bar chocolate *How to taste chocolate and understand flavor profiles *Where chocolate comes from and the methods used to obtain it *Tempering chocolate three different ways *Learning how to purchase and use couverture (professional

chocolate) *Adapting recipes for longer shelf life

*Understanding why water content is so important *How to make sophisticated classic chocolates

CLASS: MAKE A CUTAWAY GUITAR WITH JOHN RESSLER DATE: September 12-18 (7 days) COST: $1,250 tuition, $670 material fee payable to John CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

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Take your guitar building to the next level by adding custom details to your project. This is an advanced guitar building class in which students will learn to build a Venetian (bent) cutaway guitar, using Walnut or Sapele back and sides with Spruce tops. Participants will bend their own sides in class and fitting them to the form as well as carving their own neck. The challenges in binding the cutaway area as well as fitting the neck will be covered in detail. All materials to complete the guitar will be provided. This class will expand students thinking of traditional guitar designs and methods and will jump-start them to creating their own unique guitar design. Some guitar building experience or well-rounded woodworking experiences would be helpful in getting the most out of this class. Key Points:

*Selection of instrument grade woods and their effect on tone *Making the cutaway bending form *Side bending, including bending a cutaway side *Binding a cutaway side *Fitting a neck to a cutaway guitar *Accurately cutting the neck mortise in the guitar body *Neck carving

CLASS: MAKE A BOW FRONT ENTRY WAY TABLE WITH ADRIAN FERRAZZUTTI DATE: September 12-18 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

This class will be jam packed with demonstrations covering a wide array of techniques while still giving students time to complete a gorgeous hallway table that is sure to impress. Students will learn to build bending forms and laminate a curved and veneered apron with bridle joints and tenons to accept legs as well as an applied cock bead in contrasting wood. Adrian will show how to cut mortise and tenons in curved parts and taper legs as well as inlaying a cuff on the foot of each leg for a little punch of contrast. The star of the table will be the radial veneered top with a beveled edge that is also veneered and finished off with a string inlay and solid wood applied edging. If that's not enough, Adrian will show how to add a drawer to the design so each student can construct a drawer pocket on a bow front table with a curved fronted drawer made from the actual apron for a seamless grain match that make the drawer virtually invisible the unsuspecting viewer. This class will be an action packed and a fast paced

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seven day dive into so many techniques it normally would take four or more classes to cover them all. Each student will create a distinctive table with unique wood combinations and details to make it their own. Key Points: *Working with curves, making forms

*Learn to lamination bend *Joinery on curved components *Radial veneer patterns, inlay *Bevel cut boarder and veneer *Cock beading and leg cuffs (sabots) *Web frame drawer pocket design *Curved front drawer construction and fitting

CLASS: MAKE & CARVE A CANOE PADDLE WITH DAVID FRANKLIN DATE: September 17-18 COST: $390 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 14 people

In this weekend workshop students will make a full-sized canoe paddle from a medium hardwood board approx. 5’ in length and 8” wide. There will be an option to pick one of two different styles of traditional Northwest Coast Style paddles. An experienced carver might be able to make two. (If you are ambitious bring enough material for two) David will discuss the types of traditional paddles and the differences in the designs. Students will use the bandsaw to cut them out and hand and power tools to shape and refine them. Demonstrations will be given on ways to embellish the paddles. Students will have a chance to design their own embellishments and start the carving process before the end of the weekend.

Key Points: *Learn basic carving skills *Create a full size paddle for use or decoration *Learn to make a paddle that fits your personal size *Learn about different traditional paddle styles and where they

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CLASS: MAKE A CHILD’S CHAIR IN A WEEKEND WITH JEFF MILLER DATE: September 17-18 COST: $390 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

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This is a real post and rung chair, but a small one. It makes a fantastic chair for a child or grandchild. The techniques used to build the child’s chair are the same ones one would use to build adult-sized post and rung chairs and building this chair should provide greater confidence to tackle larger chairs. Other than size, the main difference is that students can make the child’s chair with stock dowels; the larger chairs are better shaped and often bent out of either green wood, or carefully sawn dried stock.

Key Points: *Learning to deal with angles when making chairs *Drilling and mortising in round stock *Selectively drying components so joints lock together solidly *Hand and machine techniques for drilling the posts *Shop made tools and jigs for accurate drilling *How to weave the seat *Safe finishes for a child’s chair

CLASS: STEREOTOMY: LAYING OUT & CUTTING CURVED JOINERY WITH PATRICK MOORE DATE: September 17-18 COST: $390 tuition, $30 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people Wood joinery has been in use for over 5,000 years and have given humankind the ability to create shelter and structures using nothing else but wood. Although simple straight joints are sometimes all that is needed to create simple straight structures; what happens when the structure becomes curved, “complex”, or three-dimensionally curved? During this course, students will learn how to layout, cut, and assemble 2D and 3D curved joinery using basic hand tools and stereotomy. Students will first create a stereotomical drawing, manually with paper and pencil, and gain the necessary information to layout single and double curved joinery. Afterwards, students will cut and assemble each joint. This course will examine the use of the mortise and tenon and scarf joints in curved structures. Key Points: *Learn proper drafting techniques

*Learn drafting tool usage *Introduction of stereotomy and its uses *Create the stereotomical drawing for curved joinery *Layout, cut and assemble curved mortise and tenon and a scarf

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CLASS: BASIC WOODWORKING WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: April 11-15 September 19-23 COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: CARVE A NORTHWEST COAST DUGOUT CANOE BOWL

WITH DAVID FRANKLIN DATE: September 19-23 COST: $895 tuition, $125 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CARVING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

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In this class, students will learn about the different traditional dugout canoe styles of the Pacific Northwest. Participants will get to choose one of the different styles of dugout canoes from the Northwest Coast to carve. David will talk about the different styles and cultures they come from, and how they are used and traditionally decorated. Students will make stylized versions of the traditional canoes. By the end of the week students will get a functional bowl and will also learn the ins and outs of the shapes of traditional canoe styles. Students will need to bring whatever hand carving tools, adzes, chisels, or crooked knives they have. David will be demonstrating using adzes, and crooked knives, and students will get a chance to work with these traditional tools.

Key Points: *Learn how to shape a block into a canoe form

*Work on general carving techniques for hollowing out *Maintaining symmetry in your carvings when working in block

form *Learn about the different styles and shapes of the Northwest

Coast Canoes *Learn the history of the Northwest Coast and what the different

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CLASS: CARVING IN THE STYLE OF GRINLING GIBBONS: FOLIAGE CARVING WITH ALEXANDER GRABOVETSKIY DATE: September 19-23 COST: $895 tuition, $30 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CARVING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

CARVED TURNED OR SEGMENTED CONSTRUCTION (Lacer Fellowship)

In 1693, Grinling Gibbons, was given the title “Master Carver” and was commissioned from the royal family as “King’s Carver.” His exquisite work is prominent in St Paul’s Cathedral, Windsor Castle and the Earl of Essex’s house at Cassiobury. It is said that Gibbons is the greatest carver of all time. In this class, with simple tools, students will have a chance to create some of the Gibbons foliage styles. This type of carving can be applied to fine furniture, cabinets, a door frieze or used as a decorative wall hanging. Alexander will demonstrate ways to execute cuts, both with the grain and against the grain, that will create a living depth to the image. He will also discuss laying out the image, sharpening carving tools, and discuss ways to finish your final work. Key Points:

*How to carve in the Grinling Gibbons style *How to properly use wood carving tools for efficiency *How to work with wood grain issues *How to sharpen wood carving tools fast and efficient *Tips and tricks on how to get the most out of your carvings

CLASS: INSTRUMENT FINISHING WITH ROBBIE O'BRIEN DATE: September 19-23 COST: $895 tuition, $525 material fee payable to Jeff Jewitt CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: FINISHING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) FINISHING (Lacer Fellowship)

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to apply a professional high gloss sprayed finish to a musical instrument such as a

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guitar or ukulele. Luthier and Instructor, Robbie O’Brien and Finishing Guru/Luthier, Jeff Jewitt, team up in this class to share the skills and techniques needed to achieve a world class finish. Students will learn everything from the surface prep to the final buffing stage and everything in between. Students can bring their own instruments ready to finish or work on sample boards if they do not have an instrument ready to finish. Time permitting, Jeff will demonstrate a basic sunburst finish, touch-up techniques to do during the finishing process and basic spray gun techniques. The purpose of this course is to empower students with the information and skills necessary to produce high gloss sprayed finishes in their own shops. Care must be taken when finishing a musical instrument to not have a dampening effect on the instrument’s tone. Achieving a quality high gloss finish starts long before the spray gun comes out. Robbie and Jeff bring decades of experience to this class. Be prepared to learn and pick their brains on all things lutherie and finishing related. Key Points: *Surface prep – the secret to any finish! *Sandpaper – types and how to use it *Types of pore fillers and how to use them to fill the surface *Types of finishes – catalyzed urethane for this course *Spray guns and techniques *Leveling and buffing *Rubbing out techniques CLASS: LEARNING HOW TO DRAW WHAT YOU INTEND TO CARVE

WITH ALEXANDER GRABOVETSKIY DATE: September 24 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition CLASS SIZE: 20 people

Design/drawing for wood carving is not the same as design/drawing for fine art or even sculpture. Fine art is considered 2D and sculpture/wood carving is considered 3D. Wood carving is also a type of sculpture. But when compared, 2D modeling is an additive process and wood carving is a deductive process. The art of deduction is a little more complicated to draw. If, while carving, a 1/16” is removed from the wrong place, the effect on the final carving can be "gone with the wind”. Designing for wood carving causes the designer to think differently. Plus, it is important to keep in mind the shape of the tool and the effect of the cut. Learning how to draw what you intend to carve is a practice that is rarely, if ever, taught. In this one

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day class Alexander will help students understand the process of drawing deductively, which will make carving easier to understand.

Key Points: *Design for wood carving is a science and it is based on laws

*The Law of Space, how to emphasize parts of a design *The big idea, position in space *The law of main movement *How to be on the same page with the human brain *The law of armature and how to structure overall design *The law of golden ratio *How to implement Fibonacci Sequence *The law of Arabesque, natural flowing movement *The law of rhythm

CLASS: JIGS FOR MACHINING THE MORTISE & TENON WITH JERRY C. FORSHEE DATE: September 24-25 COST: $390 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

The mortise and tenon joint is the oldest joint in woodworking; through Biblical references it can be dated back to around 3,500 B.C. and through the Egyptian culture back to around 2,500 B.C. Some experts even argue that all woodworking joints are just variations of the mortise and tenon joint. This two day course will start with a PowerPoint presentation on the anatomy and design of the mortise and tenon joint. Diagrams will be used to help identify the names of all parts as well as the basic design and sizing principles for the joint. Examples will be shown, and handouts of the joint anatomy will be given to each student. This two day course will allow each student to build and take home one or two completed jigs each for machining mortises and tenons. These jigs will enable students to increase both their accuracy and speed in machining mortise and tenons in their future projects. Each student will receive a free CD containing a Power Point slide show of all class instructions and demonstrations plus a class commemorative custom hardwood clipboard which can be used during the class to organize notes and course handouts.

Key Points: *PowerPoint presentation on the anatomy and design of the mortise and tenon joint *Handouts on the joint anatomy and design will be distributed *Jigs for machining both the mortise and tenon will be shown *Plans and articles for shop-built mortise and tenon jigs

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*Students will construct and take home their own jigs for machining the mortise and tenon *Each student will receive a class CD with a PowerPoint slide show of all class content CLASS: FRENCH POLISH: A MODERN APPROACH FOR LUTHIERS &

WOODWORKERS WITH ROBBIE O’BRIEN DATE: September 24-25 COST: $390 tuition, $75 material fee payable to Robbie CLASS SIZE: 16 people A shellac finish applied using the French polish method has traditionally been viewed as a long and complicated process; but it doesn't have to be. In this class Robbie will cover the history and types of shellac, how to prepare shellac from flakes, surface prep, pore filling, products and techniques, and most importantly, the technique he uses to completely finish a guitar in as little as a day. Students will learn how to use this versatile and very appealing finish using Robbie’s modern approach. Students are welcome to bring guitars or other instruments as well as other small projects to work on in the class. Key Points: *History and types of shellac *How to make shellac from flakes *Surface prep and pore fill *French polish method *Working with colored shellacs *Antiquing and sizing techniques CLASS: SEAFOOD & SAUCES: THE ART OF PREPPING, PAIRING & PLATING WITH CHEF JOE MILLER DATE: September 24-25 COST: $390 tuition, $65 material fee payable to Chef Miller CLASS SIZE: 16 people

This class is for all the seafood lovers out there who want to become more confident in preparing, cooking, and serving fresh seafood. The class will cover how to properly prepare, clean, and cook a variety of fish and shellfish. There will be discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, including tasting the dishes that they create with Chef Joe.

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Participants will have the opportunity to work with many types of fresh fish and shellfish such as salmon, scallops, oysters, shrimp, and more. Students will learn how to properly apply the appropriate cooking techniques to each type of seafood. To complement the seafood, students will learn how to make several classical and contemporary sauces such as beurre blanc, pan sauces, ragouts, and salsas. Finally, students will practice the art of plating their creations. Students will gain the tools to show off their new cooking and plating skills at their next dinner party.

Key Points: *Prepping and cleaning fish and shellfish *Applying and executing proper cooking techniques *Making classical and contemporary sauces *Pairing sauces with seafood *Practicing plating techniques

CLASS: CABINETS FOR THE HOME, SHOP OR OFFICE WITH GARY

STRIEGLER DATE: September 26-30 COST: $895 tuition, $150 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) We all have a “have-to-do” list that has a few “want-to-do” tasks mixed in. It could be a job for a client or a project for the home or shop. Whatever the project, this class is all about the challenging jobs you look forward to starting but just need motivation. Gary will demonstrate the basic methods he uses to build cabinets and then show how the same methods can be used to build even the most complex cabinet or built-in project. Students will see how easy it is to completely transform the look of a project by adding the right moldings. Gary will demonstrate the different types of concealed hinges, their applications and learn the most efficient ways to install and adjust drawer slides. He will also share a PowerPoint presentation on building a wall bed, also known as a Murphy bed. Many of the most interesting projects begin with some of these shared images. Students will learn how to turn a concept from one or even multiple pictures into a finished product. During the week, students will work in groups to build projects like a Murphy bed, corner hutch or executive desk, window seat or step back storage cabinet. The goal of this class is to take you from thinking, “How did they do that?” to saying, “I know I can do that!” If you

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have projects at home, at work or in the shop that you have been waiting to tackle, you won't want to miss this class. Key Points: *Make a scroll top pediment with common router bits *Learn how to build a bookcase that pivots to reveal hidden

storage *See how to build a custom bed with lots of storage for kids *Learn how to avoid common mistakes by using a story pole *Study methods for combining multiple cabinets into large units *Explore designs for impressive cabinet doors *Learn how to add secret hiding places to cabinets *Use common moldings to create extraordinary cabinets *Learn how to make curved moldings CLASS: HOW TO TURN YOUR DRAWINGS INTO COMPELLING

VENEERED IMAGES WITH THOMAS SCHRUNK DATE: September 26-30 COST: $895 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: VENEERING OR MARQUETRY (Masters) DETAILS OR INLAY (Fortune Fellowship)

In this class Thomas will discuss the importance of cartoons (preliminary drawings) for producing accurate and repeatable veneer faces. During the week techniques will be demonstrated for varying types of designs from striking geometrics to patterns of surprising complexity. Students will make trial patterns which can be used for doors, drawer fronts, decorative panels, wall sculptures and other items. Demonstrations will include drawing for genuinely successful projects, bent panel production, core selection, applications for specialty cabinets, glue selection and pressing methods, veneer sanding issues and finishing. Students are encouraged to bring potential project ideas to the class.

Key Points: *Cartoon preparation for successful production

*Veneer selection to use luster as an integral design element *Veneer preparation, taming beautiful but unruly veneers *Cutting methods (avoiding frustrating mistakes which hinder

progress) *Producing curved panels, from core selection, forming, and

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CLASS: WISH UPON A STAR WITH GABRIEL LEHMAN DATE: September 26-30 COST: $895 tuition, $40 material fee payable to Gabriel CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) FINISHING (Lacer Fellowship)

In this lighthearted and upbeat class, students will start with a dark 24” x 30" canvas so they can work dark to light, shaping clouds and exploring hidden light sources to create a magical nighttime scene. Keeping topics fun, Gabriel will show students time-saving techniques and a practical approach to painting, using colors straight from the bottle to simplify the process and ensure a successful painting. No painting experience is required. Gabriel will begin with color theory and a review of the color wheel, study of clouds, and how to see color and light. Once paintings are complete, students will learn how to apply professional hanging gear to their piece and how to photograph the work for reproduction.

Key Points: *Placing stars so they look natural *Painting dark to light *Using unconventional brush techniques *Exploring light and light sources *Creating an even blend of color *Painting without visual reference *Choosing color, warm verses cool tones *Realizing it's just color- you don't have to take it too seriously

CLASS: SMALL DECORATIVE BOXES WITH DOUG STOWE DATE: September 26-30 COST: $895 tuition, $20 supplies, information will be emailed to

help determine what materials to bring for your boxes

CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) Tight miters, lasting joints, and hinges that fit, along with close tolerances, are part of what quality workmanship is all about. Boxes are among the most interesting woodworking projects because of the endless

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possibilities they offer for exploring technique, form and style. Doug will start this workshop with a discussion of the practical aesthetics of box design and will provide an overview of techniques, including selecting and preparing stock, joinery, precision milling of multiple parts, assembling, sanding and finishing. Students will develop the basics first and then be allowed to cut loose and express themselves. Doug will motivate students to get involved and then make it personal so that their box will leave a lasting legacy in wood. Doug will also cover making jigs and sleds for accurate cutting and shaping of parts, making inlay, using story sticks for accurate fitting of hinges, and cutting small complicated parts. This class will be suited for participants of any skill level. Students should bring a piece of domestic wood that they have found or purchased that has significance or has some sort of history attached. (Absolutely NO exotic or spalted wood will be allowed.) The wood should be small enough to fit in a suitcase and large enough that the figure and color can be enjoyed. Key Points: *Designing beautiful and unique boxes *Exposed joinery that is structural *Making jigs to solve complex and dangerous cuts *Assembling small parts *Interior architecture *Developing a style of your own CLASS: RESIN ACCENTS: INNOVATIONS IN TURNING LIDDED BOXES WITH KEITH LACKNER DATE: September 26-30 COST: $895 tuition, $225 material fee payable to Keith CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

In this class students will learn the basic skills of prepping wood for resin casting. Keith will share his three golden rules of resin casting which will assure a solid and colorful blank to turn into a box. Rule 1 is probably the most important, which is to properly clean, stabilize and remove moisture. Rule 2 is how to choose the best product (resins) for your needs and how much to use. Rule 3 is pressure; most resins, especially urethanes, require pressure in order to get bubble free castings. Once students have established a usable blank, they will design a lidded box following the 1/3, 2/3 rule for a pleasing esthetic shape. Keith will demonstrate the best way, and which tools to use, when turning hybrid blanks into boxes. He will

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demonstrate how to make lids for turned boxes that fit perfect. After the box is turned and the lid fits, Keith will share his steps to creating a finish that will set your work apart from the rest.

Key Points: *Wood prep *Design *Tool selection *Turning techniques *Hollowing *Creating jam chucks *Finishing

CLASS: CNC 3D MODELING WITH VECTRIC ASPIRE WITH RANDY JOHNSON DATE: September 26-30 COST: $895 tuition, $20 material fee payable to Randy CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

This class is open to woodworkers of all skill levels. Prior experience with Aspire is not required but experience with Vectric VCarve is required because basic VCarve skills will not be covered in this class. A step-by-step manual (written by the instructor) will guide students through a series of 3D modeling design exercises that explore a variety of techniques and methods used to create 3D models for the CNC. Through this practice, student will hone their new 3D modeling skills, which when mastered can be applied to traditional carvings, decorative moldings, two-sided 3D carvings, as well as life and nature designs. Class time will be spent creating several different types of 3D models. There will also be daily presentations covering a variety of 3D modeling topics, including tips and tricks that Randy has learned from his years of working with Aspire and CNC routers. A full version of Vectric Aspire software will be provided to the students for use during the class, but student can bring/use their own version as well. Students should be familiar with how to use VCarve as well as how to operate Windows 10 laptop computer and a use scroll wheel mouse. You must have administrative access to your computer, so (if needed) you can install the full version of the Aspire software.

Key Points: *Develop your Aspire software skills *Learn essential 3D modeling techniques for the CNC *Learn about, create and combine tools for complex designs

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*Create traditional furniture and architectural carvings *Design custom 3D models from a sketch or picture *Pros and cons of various 3D tool path set ups *Practice customizing and combining existing 3D models *Explore specialty 3D modeling tools *Add 3D modeling to your list of woodworking design skills

CLASS: HOW TO BEND TRIM, MOLDINGS & HANDRAILS WITH GARY STRIEGLER DATE: October 1-2 COST: $390 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

The ability to make curved trim for cabinets, furniture and in the trim world is like having a PHD in woodworking. If you have ever looked at a piece of curved trim and wondered, “How did they do that” this is the class for you. This class will break down the challenge of working with curved trim into three parts: making a curved blank, profiling the blank and installing the finished piece. Students will work in three groups to build a curved top paneled niche, a project that will give you the opportunity to make and install all types of curved trim. Each student will also work on their own curved trim project, a curved top mirror frame. This class will take you from asking “How did they do that” to saying “I can do that”!!

Key Points: *How to layout four forms of curved trim: elliptical, circle top

eyebrows and S curves *Three simple ways to build bending forms *How to make curved molding with a Woodmaster

planer/molder *Three options for clamping strip laminations *Curved trim details you can make with a router *Time saving options for paint grade curved trim *How to make curved trim with only a table saw *How to cut and fit joints for curved trim

CLASS: THE BLACKER HOUSE ENTRY MIRROR WITH REID ANDERSON

DATE: October 1-2 COST: $390 tuition, $100 material fee

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CLASS SIZE: 16 people When you enter the great Greene & Greene masterpiece, the Blacker House in Pasadena, you’ll be immediately struck by the outstanding cabinet with carved panels to the right and the very elegant mirror that's just above it. Though this piece is not very well known-like the famous Blacker Chairs, it’s a wonderful and subtle piece of furniture with perfect proportions and elegant details. The accompanying mirror is just as stunning. It’s just the right size for any home and it blends well in any home décor. This vertical mirror is 38” x 16” and offers a few special challenges. Most notable is a very unusual angled haunched joint at the top that must fit perfectly. It’s challenging and tricky to perfect, but once you’ve experienced how to cut it, you’ll have a new joint to add to your skill set. This mirror makes for a perfect anniversary, wedding or special occasion gift. Key Points: *Learn how to apply key details that make Greene & Greene pieces so elegant *Learn and apply production techniques to make the pieces fit together perfectly *Work with pattern shaping and CNC jigs *Learn how to construct a challenging angled haunched joint *Learn how make perfect pillowed ebony plugs *Make angled haunched joints *Learn how to select woods for strength to emphasize the lines CLASS: INTRODUCTION TO PYROGRAPHY WITH SHERRY BECK DATE: October 1-2 COST: $390 tuition, $15 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Introductory to Pyrography is a workshop where anyone who wants to learn the correct and safe way to decoratively burn wood an opportunity to learn a new skills which could become a new hobby or a life changing adventure. Students with or without prior experience are welcome and will receive group and individual instruction in surface preparation, burn-tip selection, as well as technique and problem solving. Sherry will include demonstrations on burning on different surfaces, special techniques for specialty results, creating realistic appearances, feathers, eyes and much more. Students will learn safety skills, which tools to use to accomplish various textures, best wood selection and sealants to complete their very own masterpiece. By the end of the weekend students will be able to use their new-found skills to create unique art which can enhance and embellish

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turned and functional objects. Handouts will be provided with information on equipment, materials, suppliers, technique reminders and more. Photos from which to work and maple wood will be provided for the class; students can expect to take home sample boards, an embellished piece and the beginning of their first pyrography masterpiece.

Key Points: *Safety *Preparing and finishing the wood surface *Practicing on soft and hard woods *Transferring designs and photos *Choosing the best burning tips *Controlling darks and lights *Creating smooth-shading and life-like textures *Fixing mistakes

CLASS: CNC PICTURE FRAME DESIGN & MACHINING WITH RANDY JOHNSON DATE: October 1-2 COST: $390 tuition, $25 material fee payable to Randy CLASS SIZE: 14 people

This weekend class is open to woodworkers of all skill levels. CNC experience is helpful but not required. The class is a hands-on workshop providing students an introduction to a variety of methods for designing and machining picture frames and picture frame moldings using a CNC. Randy will cover single and double-sided design and machining, one-piece picture frames, adding 3D carving details, as well as machining techniques for milling long strips of molding on a short machine. Students will design several picture frames during the class and machine at least one picture frame or a length of picture frame molding during the weekend. Most of the class time will be spent designing and machining projects but will include information on a variety of technical and design tips and tricks that students can apply to their future work. A full version of Vectric VCarve Pro software will be provided to the students for use during the class. Prior experience with this software is helpful, but not required. Students are required to supply and know how to operate a Windows 10 or higher laptop computer and a scroll wheel mouse. Students must have administrative access to their computers, so they can install the full version of the VCarve Pro software at the class.

Key Points: *Develop your CAD/CAM CNC software skills *Learn the fundamentals of picture frame molding design

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*Practice the CNC machines set up for picture frames and moldings *Make CNC one-piece picture frames of various designs *Add CNC picture frame design and machining to your list of

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CLASS: AIR BRUSHING TECHNIQUES FOR BOTH TURNERS & WOODWORKERS WITH NICK AGAR DATE: October 1-2 COST: $390 tuition, $35 material fee payable to Nick CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Air brushing is becoming increasingly popular on woodwork. Join this relaxed and fun class and surprise yourself with how easy it is to achieve amazing results. Students can bring in their own projects to work on or just use one of our shop boards to practice on. Air brush designs can be applied to flat work such as table mats, mirror /picture frames or turned items such as bowls, platters and vases. Nick will cover how an air brush works along with how to use wood dyes, stencils and masking tips and tricks Students will also learn how to maintain their equipment as well as safe handling practices. Students are more than welcome to bring their own air brush equipment. Key Points: *How air brushing works *Dismantle and cleaning the system *How to use stencils and shields *Blending colors *Effects of air pressure *Product safety CLASS; GREENE & GREENE "PEART STYLE" BLANKET CHEST WITH REID ANDERSON DATE; October 3-7 COST; $895 tuition, $60 supplies, a cut lists will be emailed so

you can BYOW CLASS SIZE; 16 people STATUS ICON; ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD (Fortune Fellowship) In this workshop students will make a Greene & Greene style blanket

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Chest. A chest of this size lends itself to a variety of uses other than storing blankets – coffee table – toy chest – hope chest - memorial chest – or as we did at our house, a chest to store the games for the game table. By the end of the project students will have expanded their experience with several classic G&G design elements such as making and inserting ebony plugs, bread board ends with ebony spline, proud finger joints as well as the strap detail. The finger joints for the case will be machined using a routing template while the fingers for the base will be routed with a multi-router. All parts of the top (lid) will be made from solid wood so strategies for dealing with wood movement will be covered thoroughly. There will be plenty of hand sanding to soften the ends of the fingered joints. By the end of the week students should have a finished (or nearly so) piece of furniture, although you may elect to forgo final assembly, so the parts will lay flat for shipping. This will be an enjoyable week to build a piece of furniture in a relaxed atmosphere and talk about G&G and woodworking in general. Reid worked with Darrell Peart for years, so his experience with this project is immeasurable. Key Points: *Greene & Greene style ebony splines *Greene & Greene style finger joints *Cutting and fitting *Creating the soft “pillow” shape *Ebony plugs *Machining and polishing the plugs *Punching the holes *“Strap” detail *Breadboard ends and solid wood movement CLASS: FURNITURE BY DESIGN WITH GRAHAM BLACKBURN DATE: October 3-7 COST: $895 tuition, $40 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: DESIGN (Masters) DESIGN (Lacer Fellowship) Whenever we make anything it must do the job it’s designed to do AND look good. All woodworkers, regardless of skill, need to know that what they make will work. Furniture should be well-made, look good, and fit nicely into its surroundings. In this weeklong class, Graham covers the whole gamut of design essentials. Students will learn about function, construction, and proportion—the three pillars of design. Graham will discuss how to choose the right wood and joinery for the job and students will discover the

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secrets of good design—it’s not about being an artist but about learning techniques like the Hambridge Solution and the Golden Mean. Whatever your level of woodworking expertise or experience, good design is the essential first step to making any kind of furniture. Key Points: *Understanding function *Ergonomics *Basic draftsmanship *Wood science *Modeling *Construction techniques *Joinery *Design theory and paradigms CLASS: PAPER SCULPTURE 101: FROM START TO FINISH WITH JEFF NISHINAKA DATE: October 3-7 COST: $895 tuition, $40 material fee payable to Jeff CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) In this class students will create bas-relief paper sculptures, using a variety of imagery. Basic techniques of drawing, designing, cutting, bending, gluing and mounting paper to create the illusion of three-dimensional images will be taught. Each day will consist of technique activities that enable students to produce finished paper sculptures. Jeff will teach students how to bend and curve paper, ways to mount layers of paper to backgrounds and how to finish and preserve paper sculptures. Key Points: *Design and draw pencil blueprints *Transfer designs onto paper *Use appropriate cutting techniques *Bend and curve paper to create illusion of dimension *Mount and layer paper to a background *Complete finished paper sculptures CLASS: TURNING KITCHENWARE: FROM UTENSILS TO FRUIT BOWLS WITH NICK AGAR DATE: October 3-7

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COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

Nick has always had a fondness for turning kitchenware which makes this one of his most enjoyable classes to teach. In this fun class, students will make and take home some treasures that will last a lifetime. Students will make items like honey dippers, stirring sticks, egg cups, scoops, side plates, platters, cups, small bowls and fruit bowls. Discussions will include design, tool choice, work holding, sharpening, food safe finishing and of course safety. If you love to work at the lathe or have wanted to try woodturning, this class will keep you busy all week making and decorating all kinds of kitchen goodies. Nick encourages every student to bring along a few favorite recipes to share with the class. Key Points: *Between center spindle turning *Faceplate turning *Tool selection *Wood selection for food grade objects *Food safe finishes *Sharpening turning tools CLASS: MASTERING SCULPTURAL STEAM BENDING WITH CHARLIE

WHINNEY DATE: October 3-7 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

This class is suitable for complete beginners as well as professionals

and will make you look at wood and trees in a completely new way. By the end of the week students will know what to look for in choosing wood for steam bending as well as how to make the tools, jigs and equipment needed to master bending wood. Over the five days Charlie will stress to students the importance of understanding the processes. Each day participants will make a selection of small creative projects including steam bent bowls, boxes, lights, a small table and sculptures. Though there will be items for each person to take home, some of the larger projects made in class

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demonstrations will be auctioned with proceeds going to the Roger Cliffe Memorial Foundation. Key Points: *How to source and select wood for steam bending *How to make a steam chamber *2D and 3D bends, twisting, splitting *Three types of compression straps *How to make a variety of jigs *How to bend thick sections over 2” *Steam bend joints and kerf-bending CLASS: MAKE A MORLEY LOUNGE CHAIR WITH PHILIP MORLEY DATE: October 3-9 (7 days) COST: $1250 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: CHAIR MAKING (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD (Fortune Fellowship) In this workshop students will build a Morley Lounge Chair. This lounge chair was heavily influenced by the mid-Century modern aesthetics which is where its iconic shape is derived. Philip designed this chair to be comfortable as well as a way to make a statement in any home. Just as important, it is grounded in traditional joinery making it a piece built with integrity. Students in the class will learn various joinery techniques, the importance of reference face, accurate layout and measurement, how to utilize templates and reference for pattern routing. The class will also learn the importance of how to treat edging and to add subtle style to their next furniture pieces. Key Points: *Learn to make bridle joints *Mortise and tenon joinery *Using spoke shave, hand planes to shape parts *Using templates and jigs for pattern routing to produce accurate and efficient parts *Learn how to maintain a safe workable area *Importance of reference faces *Coping on table saw *Veneering for panels

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CLASS: GUITAR SET UP, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR WITH JOHN RESSLER DATE: October 8-9 COST: $390 tuition CLASS SIZE: 15 people “It is one thing to build something that looks like a guitar, it is entirely another to build something that plays and sounds like a guitar!” Those who have attended one of John’s guitar workshops have probably heard him repeat this saying numerous times. On Saturday this class will focus on how to do a final set up on the guitar that includes proper nut slotting, truss rod adjustment, adjusting the saddle and neck angle. John will also spend considerable time teaching how to compensate the saddle for perfect intonation and pitch. The student’s guitars (either one you built or a store-bought guitar) will be used for case studies and examples. There will be plenty of time over the weekend to work on your own instrument. On Sunday the class will focus on guitar design and the critical aspects that students need to be aware of when designing an instrument, whether starting from scratch or changing aspects of a traditional design. If you have an instrument that hasn’t been completed or are starting a new project and need some direction, this will be a great opportunity to receive some guidance from John. Or if you find yourself stuck at a particular point of the project, he will help you get over the hurdle. This will create a learning atmosphere in which everyone can learn from each other’s experiences. Key Points: *Learn the four major steps of guitar final set up *Compensate a saddle for perfect pitch *Learn how neck angle affects the guitar’s performance *Critical aspects of guitar design *Get assistance with your personal project CLASS: JIGS & FIXTURES FOR HAND TOOL WORK WITH GRAHAM BLACKBURN DATE: October 8-9 COST: $390 tuition, $40 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Having a hand tool in good condition is only half the battle. The other half is knowing how to use it. This implies being familiar with all the various jigs and fixtures that have been developed by woodworkers over a long

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period of time to guarantee speed and precision. The use of hand tools seldom means freehand tool use, whether sawing, planning or boring. Although unfamiliar to most woodworkers, these jigs and fixtures are simple to make and simple to use. The list is virtually endless, but in just a weekend, students will learn how to use — and make — some of the most important ones. Everyone will be amazed at how much faster and how much more exactly the work becomes.

Key Points: *Jigs for holding

*Jigs for measuring and marking *Jigs for sawing *Jigs for planning *Jigs for joinery *Jigs for boring *Jigs for sharpening CLASS: MAGICAL STEAM BENDING MYSTERIES WITH CHARLIE WHINNEY DATE: October 8-9 COST: $390 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

Experience a weekend like no other; this is two days of delving into the hidden properties of wood, discovering secrets you maybe never expected. Students will undertake about a dozen niche activities, which include using the steam process to create impossible joints, emboss raised textures onto wood and the use of instant hot laminations for very extreme bends. By the end of Sunday, students will take home some unique wooden objects, including some flat artwork that can be used to create a sign or set of keyrings, a small 3D piece and a small tessellating box or child’s toy. Key Points: *How to source and select wood for steam bending *How to make a steam chamber *2D and 3D bends, twisting, splitting *Three types of compression straps *Learn the secrets to seemly impossible joints

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CLASS: TURNING WET WOOD WITH JIMMY CLEWES DATE: October 8-9 COST: $390 tuition, $30 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people Turning wet wood is probably the most fun possible when it comes to woodturning. Wet wood is easy to cut, which builds up good tool control and confidence. This class is designed for all abilities and will cover the topics of sharpening, tool selection, aesthetics and embellishment. Students will turn natural edge bowls, and other very thin shapes and forms including an end grain vase. Another plus about wet wood is how it can move into some amazing shapes. Jimmy will spend time talking about turning techniques, wood selection, form and holding the work safely. By Sunday students will have completed several pieces that will definitely help boost their confidence. Key Points: *Students will turn a wet wood bowl *Natural edge bowl *A thin walled wet bowl and a thin walled natural edge bowl *Turn a natural edge end grain vase *Turn a wet branch winged bowl CLASS: THE AMERICAN FLAG: A PAPER SCULPTURE OF FREEDOM, DIGNITY & PRIDE WITH JEFF NISHINAKA DATE: October 8-9 COST: $390 tuition, $20 material fee payable to Jeff CLASS SIZE: 16 people

In this class students will learn the basic steps for making an American Flag paper sculpture. The class will focus on basic techniques involved in making a flag that can also be applied to any flag, such as your state flag. Students will work on a design of a flag provided by Jeff. This beginner class for paper sculpture will introduce techniques such as cutting, scoring, curving and mounting the paper sculpture. By the conclusion of Sunday, each student will have a completed American Flag mounted on a simple background ready for display.

Key Points: *Draw and create a blueprint design for the American Flag

*Transfer design onto paper *Use appropriate cutting techniques *Bend and curve paper to create illusion of dimension *Glue and mount the flag to a background

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*Complete paper sculpture for display CLASS: FINISHING YOUR #1 CHAIR WITH MICHAEL FORTUNE DATE: October 10-14 COST: $750 tuition, bring your unfinished chair CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDY (Fortune Fellowship)

Now the that you’ve done Number One it’s time for Number Two…. Uh, maybe not the best first sentence... Making the #1 chair often required learning a lot of new woodworking skills, like assembling complex curved shapes and sculpting the joints. Even holding the curved parts while shaping them could be challenging. Perhaps you’d like to complete a set of dining chairs, but are missing some of the jigs, patterns or a bent back slat or two. Michael will start the class with identifying the personal tasks for each student and help them formulate a plan to complete the chair and replace any missing parts in the class. All the jigs, patterns, special clamps and clamping cauls will be available during the week. Michael will also go through upholstering the seat, if that is your missing link in finishing the chair. Come and join the group with your partially finished chair, or even a bag of parts, that will morph into the #1 chair. Key Points: *Tricks for holding irregular shapes for sculpting *Sculpting the joints so they blend seamlessly *Repair or replace damaged parts *How to finish, sand while maintaining the crisp hard lines that

travel around the chair *How to upholster the seat *How to finish the chair to get a beautiful satin sheen CLASS: GREENE & GREENE INTENSIVE: A STUDY OF STYLE WITH DARRELL PEART DATE: October 10-14 COST: $895 tuition, $20 supplies payable to Darrell, a cut list will

be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship)

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When we think of Greene & Greene many details come to mind. But it’s much more than just the details, it’s how those details were rendered and used in context. The original work of the Greene brothers was implemented with subtlety and finesse. An understanding of the nuances behind the details is what makes this iconic style come alive. In the process of building a small table, students will take time to examine the original works of the Greene’s and take a deep dive into the minutiae. Through slide shows and practical application students will gain a greater understanding of the Greene brothers and their work. Several of the most used and recognized details will be covered. But more importantly the concepts behind the details will give students the essentials needed for designing and working in the style of Greene & Greene. Detailed drawings will also be discussed as well as making all the jigs and templates that go along with producing the various details. Join Darrell for a fun week of woodworking immersed in the style of Greene & Greene! Key Points: *History of both the Greene & Hall brothers *Blacker leg indent detail *Ebony pegs *Ebony splines *Breadboard construction *Cloud lifts (samples made–not part of table) *Blacker brackets detail *Concepts common to all Greene & Greene details CLASS: HANDSKILLS EVERY WOODWORKER SHOULD KNOW WITH STEPHEN PROCTOR DATE: April 11-15 October 10-14 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: THE JOY OF BLADESMITHING WITH MATTHEW PARKINSON DATE: October 10-14 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee payable to Matthew CLASS SIZE: 12 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters)

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This course is for anyone who wants to make their own knife; the objective is for the student to learn the basics of design forging, grinding and heat treatment of knives. The class project of a hidden tang knife is designed to give the students the tools to create a wide variety of knives. Students will learn basic forging practices and hammer control in forging their own knife blades from high carbon steel. Matthew always pays special attention to the “why” as well as the “how” of each step in the process of knife making. Students will learn the importance of how steel goes from forged shapes, to ground blades, heat treating and the correct properties of the steel to the construction of handles and on to the final assembly and sharpening. Matthew will at every step of the process share the many tips and tricks he has learned in his 25-year career of making knives. Each day Matthew will discuss process, material selection, and alternatives (lots of them) for choosing the right technique and tool for each step, followed by plenty of hands-on practice. Students will come away with a better understanding of how knives work. Matthew is an enthusiastic craftsman and a great teacher--be prepared to push your limits.

Key Points: *Basic forging of high carbon steel including heat control

*Hammer technique *Best practices for the design and construction of knives *Basic metallurgy for steel *Heat treatment of carbon steel *Design and construction methods

CLASS: WOODTURNING WITH JIMMY CLEWES DATE: April 19-23 (Tues to Sat) October 10-14 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: THE SPOKESHAVE: A SIMPLE TOOL TO CREATE THE TRUEST OF FORMS WITH STEPHEN PROCTOR

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DATE: October 15 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition, $10 material fee CLASS SIZE: 18 people This class is about understanding, tuning, and using the spokeshave: Particularly the Record 151 and/or the Record A151. These particular spokeshaves are the most beautifully designed ergonomic and geometrically practical of any tool in a woodworker’s collection. After tuning the tool and learning how to sharpen the blade, Stephen will demonstrate why and how it is used to create true and accurate concave and convex forms. Each student will make a simple geometric form that utilizes the abilities of the tool. Key Points: *Comparing the different types of spokeshaves *Tuning the sole with fine nuance *How to hold the tool *How to sharpen and shape the cutter *Make it work! CLASS: JIGS & FIXTURES SPECIFICALLY FOR THE BANDSAW WITH MICHAEL FORTUNE DATE: October 15 (Sat) COST: $195 tuition CLASS SIZE: 25 people The bandsaw can be set up to be an accurate and versatile machine. Michael will show students how to set it up and make numerous jigs that elevate using the bandsaw to the next level. Cutting three dimensional curves safely above the table, improving the bandsaw fence so that it is multipurpose, how to pattern cut straight or curved parts repeatedly, how to make incremental wedge jigs, cutting tapers of any length on the bandsaw and how to make an outfeed and infeed table to resaw long heavy timbers will all be demonstrated. Learn how to cut cylindrical and irregular shapes safely with a shop made jig. Michael swears the bandsaw will become your favorite tool in the shop! Key Points: *How to cut long and irregular rough lumber on the bandsaw *How mount an auxiliary roller on the back of the bandsaw *How to make auxiliary tables to increase the size of the

bandsaw table *Learn to accurately pattern cut curved or straight parts with

shop made jigs *Learn how to cut tapers of any size on the bandsaw

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*How to make a jig for cutting circles or arcs of any dimension on the bandsaw

CLASS: MAKE A PATRIOTIC CUTTING BOARD WITH SCOTT GROVE DATE: October 15-16 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people

In this crash course, students will make a waving flag cutting board using curved joinery, string inlay and an inlaid dyed stone composite star. Participants will learn how to utilize off-set templates and router template guides to perfectly match a curved hardwood seam and create inlay pattern jigs to inlay a symbolic star with dyed stone. This easy short course is perfect for anyone interested in learning more advanced router template guide and simple inlay techniques. The final product will be a unique one-of-a-kind cutting board that is nice enough to hang on the wall and salute.

Key Points: *Inspirational design process and line development *Creating off-set template guides *Router tables, jigs and home-made hold downs *Curved joinery and pattern edge applications *Poor man’s string inlay *Working with and dyeing calcite stone inlay

CLASS: THE HOW & WHY OF BUILDING YOUR OWN GAS FORGE &

BURNER WITH MATTHEW PARKINSON DATE: October 15-16 COST: $390 tuition, $350 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people

In this two day class students will learn the principles of building an efficient gas forge and burner. Using an up-cycled discarded Freon tank for the shell, students will build an efficient forge capable of forge welding. This unit will include an efficient venturi style burner to run off propane. The forge shell will be lined and insulated with a mounting point for the burner. Students will learn the principals of design that govern building the burners as well as the forge itself. By the end of the weekend, students can expect to take home a forge that can be used for blacksmithing, bladesmithing, heat treating, or as a foundry for small scale casting.

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Key Points: *Design of venturi burners *Propane forge design *Build your own and learn how to maintain it! *Basic fabrication techniques *Gas forge safety

CLASS: DECORATIVE GLASS ORNAMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH CHAD BALSTER

DATE: October 15-16 COST: $390 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people

Decorative glass techniques are essential when learning to handle glass as a medium. Often, glass items are produced for their beauty, especially around the holidays. This beginner to intermediate class will focus on these techniques to produce objects of beauty that are simple, quick, and reproducible. No glass blowing experience is necessary, but is helpful. Chad will focus on blown hanging ornaments just in time for the holidays. The basic techniques to make ornaments are quite simple. Students will have fun making stunning ornaments using many decorative processes learned earlier in the day. Each class member can expect to make several ornament styles throughout the session. Key Points: *Production strategies, hot shop safety *Hot glass blowing techniques *Optic mold uses *Color effects with different frits/powders *Teamwork in the hot shop CLASS: HOW TO TURN AN EXACT SPHERE WITHOUT MEASURING

TOOLS WITH HANS WEISSFLOG DATE: October 15-16 COST: $390 tuition, $25 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people In every woodturning apprenticeship in Germany, you have to learn how to turn an exact sphere without measuring tools. In this class you will get a very small part of this apprenticeship. Part of the class is explaining how to make a cup chuck and how this chuck works for making spheres. The

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sphere will develop from a square piece step by step. Everything will be explained very exactly, from turning with a gouge to using a skew chisel and sanding the piece without spoiling the shape. Every student will recognize how easy it is to work exactly when you know the little tricks. Depending on the time, Hans plans to have students hollow out end grain pieces with a gouge. But finding out how it really works is difficult. There are some points that create problems. Hans will help solve all of them, and in the end everyone will be able to use this system, which is really helpful at home in your own workshop. Key Points: *Make a cup chuck *Turn a sphere without measuring tools *Sand a sphere *Hollow out end grain *Prevent mistakes *Gouge for hollowing out CLASS: MARQUETRY WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: May 16-20 October 17-21 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: VENEERING OR MARQUETRY (Masters) ADVANCED STUDY (Fortune Fellowship) (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: HOORAY FOR INLAY: EDGE DETAILS, EMBELLISHMENTS &

SURFACE DECORATION WITH SCOTT GROVE DATE: October 17-21 COST: $895 tuition, $125 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) DETAILS OR INLAY (Fortune Fellowship) Exotic inlays and surface decorations add a WOW factor to any project. In this class, students will learn to embellish their work with all sorts of inlay including wood, mother-of-pearl, brass, gemstones, paua shell, pigmented resins, and play with texture, color, iridescence, and chatoyance using exotic and unconventional materials. Students will also gain a broader understanding of various resins, including when and how to properly use

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them. Students will learn how to create fine inlay details and patterns cutting by freehand and with templates to cut perfect repeatable shapes every time. “You bring it, we inlay it!” Emphasis will be on experimentation and exploring various casting resins, iridescent pigments, micas, and metal powders for making stunning mosaic inlays, too. These techniques can be used to accent boxes, turnings, tables, or simply hung on the wall as a work of art. Students will go home with a zillion samples and the knowledge and confidence of how to make even more. Scott is an enthusiastic and high-energy craftsman and a great teacher—be prepared to push your limits. Key Points: *Inlay material, properties, and selection *Cutting tools and techniques *Templates and template guides *Understanding resin types and when to use them *Types of inlay and practical applications *Inspirational design process and line development CLASS: MAKING A FEDERAL HUNT BOARD WITH JEFF HEADLEY & STEVE HAMILTON DATE: October 17-21 COST: $895 tuition, a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD (Fortune Fellowship)

This weeklong class will be on building a Virginia/North Carolina Hunt Board. Students will not only sharpen their tools but their skills as well while building a taller country cousin of a Federal sideboard. A mixture of both modern machinery and traditional hand tools will be used to help in build this piece. Although some sideboard are extremely formal, this piece with its simple lines and gracefully scalloped skirt, is still quite elegant. Some of the features of this Virginia/North Carolina Hunt Board are the flat front with straight tapered legs, cock beaded drawer fronts and a fine detail line that is set in the drawer front and the outer edge of the top. Students will learn the period joinery process by cutting hand cut dovetails and mortise and tenons used to hold the case together. There are many additional embellishments which can be added at home. Jeff and Steve have offered this class many times in the past and have found that many wives (or husbands) have signed their husbands (or wives) up for this class. They get the double satisfaction of getting a beautiful Hunt board while getting rid of their spouse for a week. What could be better? Students will be emailed a cut list and

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asked to bring pieces sized so that valuable time can be saved during class to concentrate on joinery and not the milling process.

Key Points: *Mortise and tenon case construction

*Hand-cut drawer dovetails *Straight tapered legs with a scalloped skirt *Fine line stringing with diamond escutcheons *Additional Federal embellishments discussed * Veneering a drawer front, both flat and serpentine covered * Cock beading a drawer

CLASS: DECORATIVE GLASS BLOWING WITH CHAD BALSTER DATE: October 17-21 COST: $895 tuition, $150 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) ADVANCED STUDIES (Fortune Fellowship)

Decorative glass techniques are essential when learning to handle glass as a medium. Often, glass items are produced for their beauty and charm, especially around the holidays. This beginner to intermediate class will focus on these techniques to produce objects of beauty that are simple, quick, and reproducible. No glass blowing experience is necessary, but it’s helpful. Students will start with marbles and paperweights, focusing on handling solid glass, tool manipulation, as well as color applications. Next the class will move on to blown ornaments and other hanging objects, playing with different bubble types and decorations, as well as learning how to create good sturdy loops for hanging. Chad will continue by demonstrating hot sculpting of solid flowers and birds, giving the students a chance to manipulate the solid glass with tweezers and crimps to get a desired texture. Finally, students will make some solid and blown pumpkins, building on techniques from earlier in the week to combine glass blowing with hot sculpting. Most of the made objects are quick and designed as production items which are common throughout the hot glass world. Participants will have a good amount of time to develop skills with practice and repetition, as well as learning to work on a glass blowing team. Expect to go home with a variety of decorative objects, but also skills that are essential to good glass blowing. Key Points: *Production strategies, hot shop safety *Solid forming techniques *Hot glass blowing techniques

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*Hot sculpting techniques *Teamwork in the hot shop CLASS: BASIC & INTERMEDIATE METAL ENGRAVING: USING THE

GRS AIR GRINDER WITH MICHAEL DUBBER DATE: October 17-21 COST: $895 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people STATUS ICON: HANDSKILLS (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) The class is designed for the woodworker who wishes to expand his or her skills to include hand engraving. Individual workstations will be equipped with a full complement of air powered engraving tools, an engraver’s vise, and graver sharpening hones.

Basic Students - Mike will illustrate how a small amount of hand engraving can enhance metal hardware and add to the artistic appeal of furniture and tools. Students will learn how to sharpen several varieties of gravers, to cut straight lines, borders, florals and scrollwork. The week will begin with a discussion of graver geometry and how to sharpen gravers for a variety of artistic effects. Work will then begin with cutting straight lines and borders on a flat brass plate. Pattern transfers will be used to assist with layout and design. Basic students will learn how to layout and hand engrave classic scroll patterns on brass plates.

Intermediate Students - Those who have had previous Marc Adams Engraving Classes will be encouraged to bring a small to medium sized block plane or other woodworking tool of their choice and will be guided through the process of hand engraving the side panels and base plate with air powered gravers.

The most challenging skill for hand engravers is the art of engraving letters, and Mike will show the basic of laying out and engraving script and block lettering using proper spacing and slant with a special concentration on applying bright cuts to achieve a dramatic flair in all letter styles. Key Points: *Sharpening and resharpening gravers for metal engraving *Executing hand engraving using air powered gravers *Transferring printed patterns to metal surfaces *Laying out and hand engraving straight lines, borders and curves *Designing and cutting scrolls *Laying out and hand engraving letters and inscriptions

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*Applying hand engraving to woodworking tools and cabinet hardware CLASS: BOXES & MORE WITH HANS WEISSFLOG DATE: October 17-21 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD (Fortune Fellowship) TURNED LIDDED BOXES (Lacer Fellowship) In this class there will be three different projects. The first box is the “Drunken Box,” a sphericon. Hans will show samples and explain all the steps that have to be done. This box starts as an end grain thick wall ball box. When the box is done, students will make a cup chuck to change the position of the box; this will be side grain now. From the cup chuck, students will then make a squeeze chuck to hold the box on a very thin ring. In the end you will have a nice box and will have learned how to make two different chucks which you can use for all kinds of work in your workshop. The second project will be a box with a pierced through lid. This is a side grain box, made out of boxwood. Hans will explain how to make the parting tools and how to sharpen them. In addition, every student will make his or her own out-of-center chuck. How the chuck and the system works will be explained. Students will learn patience during this part of the workshop. Once everyone is happy with the lid, they will begin to turn the bottom of the box. In the end all students will have a finished pierced box. The whole project is split up into small sections to make sure that everyone understands how to make this box. The third project is a standing oval box. Students will start with a sphere shape, hollow it out, turn something away and replace the missing material with a different kind of wood. In the end students will turn this sphere flat from both sides. The result will be a box with wonderful floating lines between lid and bottom. And again, with the small step-by-step system, everyone will be successful and will have three really nice boxes at the end of the week. Key Points: *How to use and sharpen the small parting tool *How to make an out-of-center chuck *How to sand the small rings *Precise turning tricks *How to use a sphere shape to create more form *How to turn a two-cup chuck and a squeeze chuck *How to use a 3/8" gouge

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*How to turn a piece around different centers CLASS: MAKE A FEDERAL INLAID EAGLE DOCUMENT BOX WITH

JEFF HEADLEY & STEVE HAMILTON DATE: October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $80 material fee (includes marquetry kit) CLASS SIZE: 16 people During this two day workshop, students will build a walnut Federal eagle inlaid document box. Jeff and Steve will uncover the traditional period furniture construction techniques needed to build this outstanding piece. All aspects of the construction joinery needed in the building of this inlaid Federal document box will be covered. Students will experience cutting dovetails by hand and assembling and hand setting the eagle pattern along with other Federal inlays. There will be different Federal inlaid borders to choose from for edge treatment. The main centerpiece will be a marquetry eagle made by Marc in a ready-to-assemble kit form. There will be a lot of construction secrets from these two American woodworking legends. Key Points: *Dovetails cut and fit by hand *Federal inlay tips including assembly and installation *Traditional construction influences *Inlaid fans set in the corners on the top *Hinged lid *Ogee bracket feet CLASS: CONQUERING THOSE ODDBALL JOINTS WITH STEVE LATTA DATE: October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people There are many wonderful furniture forms that folks just shy away from because of a head-scratcher type of joinery. How often have woodworkers looked at a specific joint such as a knuckle and said “What in the world?” In this class students will make four or five of these little mysteries and take a look at some others with the goal of demystifying how they go together. Students will leave this class with an understanding of how to fabricate these joints factoring in strength, movement and

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aesthetics. This is a great course that will open up new avenues for any woodworker. Key Points: *Rule joint – getting the drop on drop-leaf tables *Knuckle joint – supporting that table leave for card tables and Pembrokes *Breadboard end – keeping the slab flat while allowing it to move *Compound dovetails – what happens when the sides aren’t square *Drop-front desks *Fall boards and their hardware *Drawer dividers and dust panels CLASS: GLASS BLOWING 101 WITH DAVE & BRYAN LEE DATE: April 9-10 October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: MAKING WOODTURNING TOOLS & ACCESSORIES WITH ALAN LACER DATE: October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $50 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people In this hands-on class Alan will take students through the process of making several shop-made woodturning tools and accessories. Specific projects will include making at least four of the following: awl, two variations of hook tools, interchangeable tool handle, thin-kerf parting tool and chatter tool. Alan will demonstrate both hot and cold working methods of tool making, specifics of steel selection and heat-treating methods. In addition, he will demonstrate the making of two shop-made reverse chucking jigs for doing the bottoms of bowls. The underlying theme is that using only a lathe and drill press, a woodturner can create a variety of metal working projects. Key Points: *Making simple tools as a woodturner *Choosing the proper metals for specific tools

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*Basics of heat-treating high-carbon steel *Making at least four different tools *Information and demonstration for making two bowl/vessel reverse chucking jigs CLASS: JEWELRY ENGRAVING WITH MICHAEL DUBBER DATE: October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $65 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people This class is designed to be a carry-over experience for students enrolled in the prior week of engraving instruction, or, for any remaining seats, students who have previously completed a workshop with Michael or anyone who already has power engraving experience. All work stations will be equipped with GRS Air Powered Engraving equipment. Students will start day one by designing scrolls and letters on a sterling silver “dog tag” pendant. The day will also include engraving practice on sample brass rings and other assorted jewelry items. The remainder of the class time on day two will be spent designing, engraving and bending a copper bracelet into a finished and wearable “cuff” style jewelry bracelet. Students are also encouraged to bring another jewelry item of their choice to engrave, like a blank signet ring or pendant. Key Points: *Learn new engraving styles with” bright cuts” that are keyed to

jewelry engraving * Design and engrave your personal Monogram * Create a wearable hand engraved “Dog Tag” jewelry pendant

in sterling silver *Explore and experience the skills necessary to engrave rings *Create and hand engrave a wearable hand-engraved copper

cuff bracelet CLASS: WELDING & CUTTING METAL WITH MIG, TIG, PLASMA &

OXY-ACETYLENE WITH MATT BURNEY DATE: April 30-May 1

October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $100 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people (see description on page ??????????)

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CLASS: CONTROLLING COLOR WITH MITCH KOHANEK DATE: October 22-23 COST: $390 tuition, $10 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people Learn what it takes to create any color desired by understanding how color works. This class will teach students the artistic side of using coloring agents to enhance any project using any kind of wood. This will require the understanding and utilization of the “Color Wheel”. Benchwork will have students mixing colors together artistically using dyes and pigments (stains). Students will also apply color on top of a color, change the color using glazes, and change the color of any existing coating (toners). All of this leads to predicting and obtaining any color desired. Other issues include understanding color terminology and how to work with primary colors in your dyes, stains, glazes, and toners. This class is for those who want to have control of their color. Key Points: *Mix colors together to create your color *Experience putting a color on top of a color *Choose between dyes and stains *Correct colors already applied *Understand the impact of toners and glazes *You designed the woodwork--now design the color CLASS: MAKING THE DECLARATION DESK WITH ED ZAPPEN DATE: October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $85 material fee for the box, $50 special

hardware fee payable to Ed CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) STYLE OR PERIOD FURNITURE (Fortune Fellowship)

Writing boxes were common artifacts in the 18th century. They were carried around for correspondence and business during travels. In this class students will have the opportunity to recreate the most famous writing box from that period, the Declaration Desk. Many believe it was this desk upon which Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in the second floor of the Graff House on 7th and Market in old Philadelphia in 1776. Although Ed will demonstrate some of the techniques he uses when making

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his reproductions, this will not be a technique class. It is part project and part history. Students will make the desk the way the old guys did in the 18th century, entirely with hand tools. No machines allowed. The wood will be precut to finished size by MASW staff so joinery will begin at the start of class. Joinery will include eight rabbets, four hinge mortises, installing a half mortise in a drawer front, dovetails, inlays and some dados. These will be fairly small joints as the desk in only about 14” x 9” and 3 ½” high. Imagine a drawer with five pins and four tails half-blind in a 1 ¾” high drawer front. “Sounds like fun to me!” This very unique experience will be garnished with short talks about the desk, its’ place in history, and some interesting facts about the Declaration of Independence, its creation and meaning. Students should be able to finish the desk in the week, but if not, they will have all of the information and materials necessary.to complete the desk at leisure in their own shop.

Key Points: *Using only hand tools to create an heirloom project *Cutting very small half-blind and through dovetails for a drawer *Cutting rabbets, dovetails, and mortises by hand *Learning some unusual facts about the desk, its place in history

and the Declaration of Independence

CLASS: JOINERY WITH MARC ADAMS DATE: March 28-April 1 June 6-10 September 6-10 (Tues to Sat) October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $60 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: JOINERY (Masters) (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: HANDS-ON FINISHING WITH MITCH KOHANEK DATE: March 28-April 1 October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $75 material fee CLASS SIZE: 20 people STATUS ICON: FINISHING (Masters) FINISHING (Lacer Fellowship) (see description on page ??????????)

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CLASS: GLASS BLOWING MATRICULATION: CREATING VESSELS & SHAPES FROM MOLTEN GLASS WITH DAVE & BRYAN LEE DATE: April 4-8 October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $120 material fee CLASS SIZE: 6 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) (see description on page ??????????) CLASS: METAL FABRICATION FOR THE WOODWORKER: TABLE LEG

FOCUS WITH MATT BURNEY DATE: October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $245 material fee CLASS SIZE: 14 people STATUS ICON: ELECTIVE (Masters) APPLYING OTHER MATERIALS (Fortune Fellowship) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship)

In this fast-paced course, students will receive instruction and hands-on experience in a vast array of metal fabrication processes. Techniques covered will be MIG and TIG welding, manual and CNC plasma cutting, machining on a mill and lathe, oxy-acetylene cutting and brazing, bending and shaping, material selection and finishing options. Students will learn safe and effective use of the angle grinder, drill press, bandsaw and many other specialty tools. Emphasis will be placed on MIG welding technique, priceless tricks of the trade and safety. Students will leave with the confidence to add custom metalwork to their next wood project, and some fabricated table legs as a testament to their new skill set. Key Points: *Material selection and layout *Precision cutting, drilling, and machining with mill/lathe *MIG welding basics and skill development *Manual and CNC plasma and oxy-acetylene torch skills *TIG welding basics and skill development *Abrasive selection and blending welds/joints

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*Fabrication with tubing, sheet and solid stock *Survey of finishing options (patina, plating, powdercoat, etc.) CLASS: WOODTURNING WITH ALAN LACER DATE: March 28-April 1 October 24-28 COST: $895 tuition, $45 material fee CLASS SIZE: 16 people STATUS ICON: TURNING (Masters) ELECTIVE (Lacer Fellowship) (see description on page ??????????)