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Greene
& Greene Details I Workshop
(2-day workshop)
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My weekend workshop is a hands-on
class for woodworkers. We will go step-by-step in the process
of making the most common Greene and Greene details.
Everyone will build the sample piece shown here.
It's an informal atmosphere with a chance to talk woodworking
and Greene and Greene. ( two of my favorite subjects!)
The class consists of about eight hours on Saturday (9-5) and
about 6-8 hours on Sunday .
Topics covered in the class are:
- Blacker brackets (seen in photos here)
- breadboard construction
- exposed ebony spline
- proud ebony plugs
- cloud lifts
- leg indent detail
- questions on anything I make
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Recomended
Tools for the
G&G Details I Class
- Radius guide Berol R-75 ( often found
on ebay - I will have several on hand for studend use)
- Plastic headed Mallet
- steel hammer
- 1/4" dowel points
- small flush cutting handsaw
- Layout tools: tape measure combination
square,sharppencil etc.
- very small square (3" or so) or
square saddle
- dental
pick ( not necessary, but might be helpful )
- Besides bringing a notebook, feel free
to bring along a camera to make a visual record of the
jigs and setups that you use in class.
- 3/16" - 1/4" - 3/8"
square
punches ( I will have some on hand to use if you
do not have)
- related size twist drill bits for
above - extra long ( at least 4") for the 3/16"
& 1/4"
- Also - small chisels may be handy but
not necessary
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Greene and Greene Details II
Workshop
(2-day workshop)
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It's the details that make a Greene &
Greene piece. With more G&G details in your bag of tricks you will
be better prepared to tackle Greene and Greene projects. Details II
will further explore and expand your Greene and Greene vocabulary.
We will make two pulls in the class:
- Blacker Triple Bar Pull (lower right photo)
- each student will take home a cnc jig for routing
the bar cavities
- Dowel and Block Pull (upper left photo)
- this is a James Krenov pull that goes well
with G&G designs
- Drawer Fingers (photo lower left)
- Base Fingers (upper right photo)
- Using a table saw with a dado head we will
make finger joints
in two versions. The method covererd will allow you to easily
produce accurate tight joints without having to change set-ups
for different sizes of drawers.
- Base Straps ( upper righ photo)
- Base Straps were used by Greene & Greene
on the Ford Living Room Letter Case. It's a great detail for
adding visual weight to a piece
- Ebony Plugs ( upper right & lower left
photo)
- Ebony Plugs are ubiquitous in Greene
and Greene designs and are also covered in the Details I class
Come join us for two enjoyable
days full of Greene and Greene woodworking!
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Reccomended Tools for the
G&G Details II Class
- Layout tools: Tape measure, a combination square,
sharp pencil etc.
- very small square (3" or so)
- dental
pick
- plastic headed mallet
- steel hammer
- Small Japanese hand saw (or equivalent)
- small chisels may be handy but not necessary
- Besides bringing a notebook, feel free to bring along
a camera to make a visual record of the jigs and setups that you use
in class.
Radius
guide -if available - only used briefly
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Furniture Design DNA :
A one-dayWorkshop with Darrell
Peart
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This class is intended as an introduction to furniture design from
Darrell's perspective. The discussion will start with some basic rules
of balance and proportioning as laid out in William Varnum's (1916)
book "Arts & Crafts Design". While Darrell acknowledges
that the rules of design are valid, he also believes the rules ultimately
must be laid aside in favor of intuition. To encourage intuition, Furniture
Design as seen through the lens of a DNA analogy will be presented.
Much of the conversation will revolve around the designs of Greene &
Greene, but will not be limited to such. Examples will be studied from
a wide variety of styles and sources.
Students will be asked to read chapters two through four in William
Varnum's "Arts & Crafts Design". Based on Varnum's rules
students will then design a piece of furniture (of their choice) to
bring to class for group discussion.
The second half of the class will be open design time with Darrell critiquing.
Bring your drawing board or laptop (with CAD program) to work on your
design.
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For more on Darrell's design perspective see:
Student Materials
- Arts & Crafts Design by William H Varnum (book)
- Drawing material
- Could be graph paper or small drawing board
with architect scale and pencils etc
- Or could be Drafting program on laptop
- Furniture design by student after reading chapters
two - four in Varnum's book (for review and class discussion)
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Tahoma Frame Class
( 1-day class)
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In class, a 14" x 22" Tahoma Mirror/ Picture
frame will be made. Each student will take home a CNC template for making
the S shaped miter joint which can be used for making frames from 12"
to 48". The S shaped miter makes this frame both attractive and
exceptionally easy to make. When joined with pinch dogs the miter locks
at 90-degress and does not slip. After glue up the S joint will be reinforced
with an exposed spline.
Greene & Greene ebony pegs will be covered as a part of the class
and a discussion on an appropriate G&G finish for the frame will
be covered as well.
Reccomended Tools for
Tahoma Frame Class
- Layout tools: Tape measure, a combination square,
sharp pencil etc.
- very small square (3" or so)
- 4 each 2" pinch dogs
- " 1/4" square hole punch ( Lee Valley Tools)
- steel hammer
- plastic headed mallet
- small chisels may be handy but not necessary
- Besides bringing a notebook, feel free to bring along
a camera to make a visual record of the jigs and setups that you use
in class.
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Rafter Tail Workshop
(5-day class)
If you are signed up for this class
or want more detailed info incliuding drawings of all the designs see
the Rafter Tail Class Page
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Inspired by the architecture of Greene & Greene,
the Rafter-tail series of tables utilizes similar parts and joinery
to produce a variety of designs. In this class each student will build
one and possibly two pieces (depending upon the design chosen) from
the given choices. Choices will include a coffee table, nightstand,
end table, plant stands, and speaker stands.
Any of the given designs can be custom sized. If speaker stands are
chosen, the exact size of the intended speakers should be brought to
class so the stands can be sized to match. The intended top for these
tables rest can either be glass or wood but will be provided or done
in class.
The necessary templates and jigs required to shape
the rafter tails will either be made or provided in class. Drawings
and cultists for all the designs will also be provided. The intent is
that each student will leave the class furnished with the jigs needed
to build a suite of Rafter-Tail tables.
Please contact Darrell at least 30-days in advance with
your choice of design so the neccessary materials can be on hand.
Suggested Tool List
- Measuring tools - squares - tape measure
- Steel hammer
- Small plastic headed mallet
- very small square (3" or so) or square saddle
- dental pick ( not necessary, but might be helpful
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- 3/16" & ¼" square
hollow punches
- Besides bringing a notebook, feel free to bring along
a camera to make a visual record of the jigs and setups that you use
in class.
- steel hammer
- small chisels
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Over a six-day period, we will be building a Greene & Greene style
Blanket Chest. A chest of this size lends itself to a variety of uses
other than storing blankets - coffee table - toy chest - hope chest
- etc.
By the end of the project you will have expanded your 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 Darrell's interpretation of the "strap detail"
The finger joints for the case will be machined using a routing template.
All parts of the top (lid) will be made from solid wood.
There will be plenty of hand sanding to soften the ends of the fingered
joints - so you may want to bring some carver's tape (finger guard tape)
to keep your fingers from getting raw.
This will be an enjoyable week to build a piece of furniture in a relaxed
atmosphere and talk about Greene & Greene and woodworking (two of
Darrell's favorite subjects).
This class has proven to be one of my most popular classes.
At the Seattle Woodcraft Store we usually have a waiting list large
enough to fill another class many months in advance.
This year I am extending the class from five to six days. This will
allow us to work at a more reasonable pace and have less or no work
to be finished (less finish/staining) at home.
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Suggested Tool List
- Measuring tools - squares - tape measure
- Steel hammer
- Small plastic headed mallet
- very small square (3" or so) or square saddle
- dental pick ( not necessary, but might be helpful
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- ¼" -5/16" - 3/8" square
hollow punches with related ( 3/64" under hole size) drill
bits - helpful to have longer than standard (at least 4") bit
for ¼" punch.
- Can substitute ¼" 5/16"- 3/8"
chisel from hollow chisel mortiser ( will damage chisel for use
in mortiser)
- Besides bringing a notebook, feel free to bring along
a camera to make a visual record of the jigs and setups that you use
in class.
- steel hammer
- small chisels
- Small round needle rasp (1/4"' or smaller) may
be helpful,but not necessary
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This three-drawer nightstand project, which is heavily
inspired by Greene & Greene, offers the challenge of precision
drawer construction and fitting as well as the opportunity to practice
and perfect several traditional G &G details. All the hardware
for this project, including the drawer runners and stops, will be
shop-made as part of the project.
Many topics will be covered during this seven-day class. The atmosphere
will be relaxed and easy with plenty of opportunity for side discussions
on Greene & Greene and woodworking in general.
Some of the subjects covered will be:
Drawer construction
drawer fitting and hanging
G&G bread board ends (including ebony spline)
ebony plugs
cloud lifts
G&G finger-joints
Krenov style Block & Dowel Pull
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Suggested Student Tool List
- Small square (4" or so) or square saddle
- Layout & measuring tools (square, tape, sharp
pencil etc.)
- Steel hammer
- Small plastic headed mallet
- 3/16" - ¼" - 3/8" square hollow
punches
- Dental pick or machinist scribe
- whatever hand tools you are comfortable with and
normally use
- also --- feel free to bring a camera to record the
process
- On the square hollow punches (available Lee Valley
Tools) - I will bring an extra set for class use. The dental pick
or machinist scribe may or may not be needed - I will have some available
for use.
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Connecticut
Valley School of Woodworking........June 17th - 22nd 2013
Kelly
Mehler's School of Woodworking .......... September
16th -21st 2013... CLASS FULL
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In this 6-day class students will build an Aurora Sofa Table.
Although it’s called “Sofa Table” it would be perfect
for an entry way, hall way or in the dining room.
The design is by Darrell Peart and incorporates several Greene
& Greene details including:
- Decorative breadboard ebony spline
- Blacker leg indent
- Cloud lifts
- Ebony pegs
Also covered:
While Darrell likes to keep things a little relaxed
– he also strives to give individual attention and keep things
moving along as well.
There should be plenty of time to learn new skills and to engage
in good conversation on woodworking, design, and/or Greene &
Greene.
It will be a fun and productive 6 days!
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