As I write this, there is still room in Will Myers’ June 26-30 Build a Moravian Workbench class at the Pine Croft School of Woodworking – and that surprises the heck out of me. We get asked all the time if we’ll teach a workbench class, and the answer is a firm no. We don’t have the room or equipment for such shenanigans here – Pine Croft does (plus Will is a lot younger and stronger than we are, and funnier!). So if you want to build a solid bench – one that breaks down for travel – and have a good time doing it, sign up now!
There are also a few spots remaining in some other summer classes, including Andy Glenn’s Build a Green Wood “Grand Rocker” (June 11-17), Dawson Moore’s “Wooden Utensil Carving” (June 20-22) and his second session (June 23-25). The amazing Katie Hudnall has a spot remaining in her Bandsaw Boxes with a Hinging Lid (June 10-14).
And tomorrow at 10 a.m. (Saturday, Apr. 15) new sessions go on sale, including my October 14-15 Dovetailed Shaker Tray class…but I’d take the Oct. 7-8 class from the guy who first taught me dovetails: Kelly Mehler. He’s teaching a Dovetailed Candle Box – the very class I took with him two decades ago!
Also on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.:
• Foundations of Furniture Making with Rob Spiece (July 24-29)
• Box Making with Erik Curtis (August 7-11)
• Poynor Post-and-Rung Side Chair with Robell Awake and Charlie Ryland (September 4-9)
• Make a Pair of “People Stools” with Rob Spiece (October 28-30)
• Tambour Tea Cabinet with Larissa Huff (November 13-18)
• Kentucky Spirits Cabinet with Rob Spiece (November 27-December 2)
– Fitz
p.s. For those who don’t already know, Berea College bought Kelly Mehler’s School of Woodworking, so the classes are in that purpose-built shop, which is nestled into the foothills of the Appalachians, just south of Lexington, Ky., and close to Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill. In other words, it’s in a gorgeous location, and there’s plenty to do and see in the area, in addition to the classes.
I’m sure they’ll fill up fast now. The workbench class includes the wood, which makes it a very good deal. I don’t know the others, but I can vouch for Will and Andy as great instructors.
Signed,
Internet Rando
Ditto on Will. I use my Moravian workbench every day I’m in the shop. It is a proper beast and yet I can easily break it down to move it from place to place.
Will has a delightful southern accent (or however you might describe it). In the workbench video with Chris I found myself wishing Chris shut up and let Will do 100% of the talking. Sadly that was not the case 😉