12 Hour Classes
INSTRUCTOR:
Ann High, Artisan
COURSE:
Carved Furniture Construction
PROJECT:
Early 17th Century Boarded Desk Box
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Designed to be used on a table top with the slope for writing a document or reading, this box stored a precious book or documents or contained quills, an inkpot and writing materials. The later versions were sometimes referred to as Bible boxes. The finished box is approximately 1 ¾" W x 1 ½" D x ¾" H. Early furniture was usually made of oak; however, in this class students will be using steamed pear wood which has a finer grain more suitable for miniatures. This will take the fine carving and will stain to simulate oak.
After preparing the pre-cut wood surfaces students will draw and learn how to carve the lunette design along the front and side pieces (this is done before assembly). The students’ own choice of initials can be added, if so desired, in recessed panels on either side of the central motif on the lid. After staining and assembling the box, students will learn how to put on the butterfly hinges without too much bad language! Then they will finish the piece in a similar manner to the original. Glass paper will be used instead of fish skin to give a beautiful natural finish to the box. There will also be an opportunity to make items to accompany the box.
TIME:
12 hours. Completion is likely.
POWER TOOLS:
moto tool
SKILL LEVEL:
Beginner and intermediate. Good hand-eye coordination is recommended.
MATERIALS FEE:
$50 to be collected at school. Optional fee of $10 for making items to accompany the box--quill pen and ink pot, documents with seals, etc.
The class is full.