Build & Engrave a Shepherd’s Coffer, April
Fri Apr 5, 2024 9:00 AM - Sun Apr 7, 2024 5:00 PM EDT
Lost Art Press, 41011
Description
In this class you will make a shepherd’s coffer entirely with hand tools, paint it and then learn to engrave its surfaces with protective spells, glyphs and wards common to the countries of Eastern Europe.
This project is an excellent introduction to the world of vernacular peasant furniture. And it will train you to use wood-engraving tools to cut straight lines, arcs and other geometric patterns.
The coffer is made using a tongue-and-groove plane (we use the Lie-Nielsen No. 48 or 49 – you don’t need both). The integral wooden hinges and nailed-in bottom are the other traditional skills you’ll take away from this class. The chest is assembled using homemade gelatin glue, which you will learn to make in the class.
We’ll paint the chests a traditional color. Typically these chests would be painted with linseed oil paint, but there isn’t enough time for that to dry. So we’ll paint the coffers using a flat acrylic. Students will have three or four colors to choose from – a green, yellow, red or blue.
For the engraving, you’ll first learn to sharpen and use the tools. Then you’ll learn to make basic cuts using a straightedge and compass. After practicing on scrap, you’ll then engrave the painted surface of your coffer.
This is a great class for a beginning woodworker – no previous hand-tool experience is required. And learning to use the engraving tools will open up a whole new world of surface decoration for your work.
Cost: $1,080 (the class fee includes all materials – wood, paint and glue. It also includes lunch all three days.). Cancellations will be accepted up until four weeks before the class for a full refund. If a cancellation occurs within four weeks prior to the class date, a refund will be issued only if the spot can be filled.
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A tool list will be sent to students from the instructor.
Location
Lost Art Press, 41011