Ellen Karspern
Danish Cord Footstool Workshop
NC688-01
Start Date
01/06
Time
9am–4:30pm
Room
DMC D004 Woodshop
End Date
01/07
Meeting Day
Saturday and Sunday
Credits
0
In this hands-on woodworking class, students will work with white ash to build a Danish cord footstool. Students will start off by building the bench base and learn about mortise and tenon joinery and domino construction. Students will use both machines and hand tools to build the base. From there they will learn about different types of cord and methods that can be used to weave the seat. They will then apply what they learned to weave the seat of their bench. The basic furniture-making techniques learned in this class can be applied to building stools and tables. If you have prior experience this class will help you refresh and refine your woodworking skills. Students will leave with a 16 inch long, 12 inch deep and 12 1/4 inch tall Danish Cord bench. All are welcome. There are no prerequisites.
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Most tools will be provided including saws. However, if you would like to bring/purchase your own saw (optional), one can be purchased at Woodcraft.
https://www.woodcraft.com/products/veritas-fine-cut-dovetail-saw-20-tpi
Ellen Kaspern is the owner of Ellen Kaspern Design, a custom furniture and design company. She is a full-time instructor at the North Bennet Street School in their Cabinet & Furniture Making program. She teaches furniture making and woodworking techniques at various schools on the east coast. She has written articles and blog posts for Fine Woodworking Magazine and Woodcraft … Read more
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