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FALL WOODWORKING CLASSES

Mortise and Tenon Joinery (ART 043). Schedule details available here.   If you are interested in this class, please contact John Manthei. (contact information is on syllabus).

Close your eyes and imagine: entire ecosystems sustained by trees nearly four hundred feet above the earth, entire communities sheltered below woody shrubs less than a foot high. Not so long ago, wood gave our ancestors what they needed to make a life: shade and shelter, yes, and also fuel for the fire, sap to sweeten the pot and heal wounds. The forest yielded bowls and baskets, tankards, scoops and funnels, spoons and shovels. Today, though technology has transformed our lives and nature’s world, wood still shelters us, and like those who came before, we are still moved by its beauty and utility— in the forest and in the hand.

The following courses offer all ages an opportunity to learn the skills necessary to work successfully with this renewable resource, wood.

Profiles: John Manthei, cabinet/ furniture maker, architectural woodworker and artist, has been working with wood since he was a youngster. Phil Marshall has studied traditional hand woodcarving in Austria and Norway, and under German and Italian masters here in the US. See Phil’s website at http://www.polhavnwoodfabrik.com/ for more information.

An additional opportunity is available for on-site woodworking during “Week in the Woods.” Camp out July 6–10 and learn from master woodworkers at this event for the entire family. For more information contact John Manthei at (808) 345-8184.

ART F031
May 29–31

Explore the art of carving spoons, ladles, cups and more from greenwood harvested in your backyard with master woodworker, John Manthei. Using simple hand tools (sloyd knife and a hook knife will be provided), a small amount of hand strength, practice and time to create functional art that you can use every day. Registration open to anyone 16 years and older. Those 12 through 15 years of age may register with instructor approval; contact instructor at (808) 345-8184.

Materials fee: $60. Instructional fee: $150.

ART F033
June 26–28

Carve a beautiful bowl from a greenwood half log during this weekend course. This course is designed for the intermediate to advanced carver. Carving a greenwood bowl demands hand strength and stamina. Tools will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring their own carving tools (e.g. spokeshaves, drawknives and gouges). Registration open to anyone 16 years and older with instructor permission; contact instructor at (808) 345-8184.

Materials fee: $35. Instructional fee: $300.

ART F034
July 23–26

As you walk through the woods do you think of projects when you see unique tree parts? If so this may be the workshop for you. In this fourday course you will use a wide variety of techniques to create an object from your wildest imaginings. This course will include a full day in the woods foraging for materials, so you must be fit enough to crash through the brush with a load on your back. Woodworking tools will be provided but students are encouraged to bring their own tools if possible. Taught by Phil Marshall and John Manthei.

Must be physically fit for fieldwork, long days, and able to walk on uneven or rocky ground through brush and carry a load. Materials fee: $25. Instructional fee: $150.

ART F035
August 10–14

Here is the ultimate project for those working with greenwood— building a post and rung chair from a newly cut tree. Learn this elegant and timeless method under the tutelage of John Manthei. You can hear his passion and enthusiasm as he describes this process. “Experience the pleasure of riving and shaping greenwood and watch it work for you as it dries and shrinks. Explore the capacity of wood to bend under the influence of steam and hold that shape.” This course will furnish you with expertise, tools, and encouragement. You will come away with a new sense of accomplishment and unique piece of furniture. Registration open to anyone 16 years and older with instructor permission; contact instructor at (808) 345-8184.

Materials fee: $100. Instructional fee: $500.

ART F032
June 12–14

Making small wooden boxes with lids—does that phrase touch a place of curiosity for you? This course will cover the history and principles behind the construction of shrink boxes AND give you the opportunity to try your hand at making one or more of these unique containers. With the use of simple tools and a piece of greenwood you can create your own small wooden treasure boxes. Registration open to anyone 16 years and older. Those 12 through 15 years of age may register with instructor approval; contact instructor (808) 345-8184.

Materials fee: $45. Instructional fee: $150.