Here’s what stinks about teaching woodworking classes: You don’t have any time to take them yourself.
One of the classes at the top of my list is to take a carving class with Peter Follansbee, one of the authors of “Make a Joint Stool from a Tree.” Of all the carving traditions out there, I am most enamored with the simple geometry of the 17th-century stuff. And Peter is a riot.
When I was teaching up at the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking, I saw that Peter was teaching a weekend class there. I got excited, until I saw the date: Sept. 14-15. I’ll be on a plane to England.
Stupid England.
Anyway, that doesn’t mean that you can’t go to the class. If you are at all interested in this topic, I can’t recommend anyone more highly. Details on the class here.
— Christopher Schwarz
Bob V runs a great school. Don’t miss this opportunity.
If only I could… le sigh. One day I will experience the power of the Follansbee!
The Peter is strong in this one.
For those of us that may never be able to take a class from him…are there any good books that illustrate “17th century” carving? I’ve liked what I’ve seen but maybe some other search terms would be helpful as so far Google (and Amazon) don’t turn up much.
Also is he flipping you off in the top picture?