March 29-31:
Build a Pennsylvania Architectural Corner Cupboard with Gene
Landon, Part III- Last Part. We will complete the construction
of a Pennsylvania Architectural Corner Cupboard. This early
18th c cupboard would have been the focus of the room for which
it was made. Commanding attention, it went complete from floor
to the ceiling as part of the architecture of that room. You
will have the opportunity to alter yours so that it will
comfortably fit into a modern home and still be movable. F
eaturing Tombstone or Ogee raised panel doors on the lower
section, fluted or raised panel pilasters, arched glass upper
doors, and all the usual decorations that are appropriate.
Students provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins at
9am. Cost is $ 575.00.
April 12-14:
Build the Penn Chair, a Philadelphia French Open Arm Chair,
with Gene Landon, Part I. c 1766. Clement Conger,
in "Treasures of State", says, " Few pieces of furniture
indicate the magnificence to which Philadelphia's elite aspired
during the colonial period as well as this pair of armchairs.
At least nine chairs from this set survive….with a peaked
crest rail, gadrooned molding around the seat frame, and
Marlborough legs with matching carving." The originals built
by Thomas Affleck with carving probably subbed out to Bernard
and Jugiez certainly reflect Colonial Philadelphia's taste to
emulate Englishman Thomas Chippendale's designs. Students
provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins at 9am.
Cost is $ 600.00. Please note that there are three parts to
this project, completed in 2008.
April 26-27:
Completion of a Federal Pembroke Table Part III, with Instructor Steve
Latta. Concentration will be focused on completion of the
inlay and banding as necessary and completion of the table
top. This has been a sweet project with Steve and group!
9am-5. Students bring their own tools and material. $300.00.
May 3-5:
Build the exceptional Logan Philadelphia Secretary Desk and
Bookcase with Gene Landon, Part I. c1740-50. This secretary
desk and bookcase is one of the most sophisticated designs
to come out of Philadelphia. The lower case has a complex
gallery, with carved shells and an intricate prospect. The
upper section of the bookcase displays many compartments,
carved drawers and another complex prospect. The tympanum
sports a wonderful Queen Anne carved shell and foliage, a
broken pediment with carved rosettes and carved flame finials.
Students provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins at
9am. Cost is $600.00. Please note that there are three parts
to this project in 2008 and an anticipated two to three parts
to be scheduled in 2009.
May 8-9:
Basics of 18th century Joinery Techniques with Bess Naylor of
Olde Mill. Designed with the beginner/novice in mind, this
class will focus on learning the basic 18th century joinery
techniques in the construction of a small box. Hand dovetails,
mortises, tenons and some molding plane use. Some basic tools
will be required and there will be a small materials fee.
9am-5pm. $300.00.
May 31-June 2:
Build a Newport Rhode Island Tea Table Part I, with
Master Cabinetmaker Gene Landon. A rare Newport table, built
around 1760-1770, this mahogany tea table has a triangular
post with concave sides and fluted columns made from satinwood.
A concave door on that post opens to five graduated drawers
to store tea. The top is a turned, solid dish top that
rotates and tips. Downs notes in "American Furniture" that,
"No known piecrust edge tea table.....is known in Rhode
Island furniture." (reference 384). Cabriole feet terminating
in pad feet. Students provide their own tools and lumber.
Pie top turnings can be purchased separately from Charlie
in advance. Class begins at 9am. Cost is $ 600.00. Please
note that there are two parts to this project, completed in
2008.
June 12-13:
Bess Naylor of Olde Mill will teach Carve a Philadelphia
Claw and Ball Foot. Teaching by demonstration first and then
students following, you carve your own leg to keep. This
technique has been refined by Master Gene Landon and is
taught here in the same manner. Learn how to efficiently
and consistently carve these definitive motifs with proper
18th century technique. 9am-4ish. $300.00, plus a materials
fee unless you provide your own billet. You may also wish to
purchase Gene and Bess' booklet on how to carve these feet.
June 21-23:
Build a Philadelphia William and Mary Dressing Table Part I, (Lowboy)
with Gene Landon. c1715-1725. This walnut Dressing Table,
also known in modern terms as a lowboy, is a spectacular
example of Philadelphia's version of William and Mary
construction. Early dressing tables were often covered with
some form of an embroidered or linen cover, though there is
a wooden top underneath. Beautiful turned legs and drop
finials, crossed profiled stretchers with a center pedestal
to display a special china vase. This class is a great way
to learn William and Mary construction details. Students
provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins at 9am.
Cost is $600.00. Please note that there are two parts to
this project, completed this year.
June 28-29:
Build your own Infill Shoulder Planes by Legacy Planeworks.
Enjoy a great weekend with Marty as he guides you through
building your own 3/4" or 1" infill shoulder plane. You will
leave this class with a completely functional shoulder plane.
The dovetailed kits have been refined to where the sole and
sides snap together, right out of the box, thus eliminating
hours of filing. With nothing more than "finesse" and a few
hand tools, you will pein the dovetails and bridge, cut and
shape the infills, assemble all the components and finish the
sides and sole. Next tune the plane and sharpen the A-2
cryo-treated iron. And then you will proudly show the world
your completed reproduction of an early 1800's infill shoulder
plane, dovetails and all that you will treasure for a lifetime.
Class fee is $125.00. The plane kit costs $425.00. Lunch
will be provided Saturday. Files will be available, at an
additional cost, if requested at class registration. You will
need to bring a ballpein hammer, safety glasses, 220 and 320
sandpaper, ear plugs and an anvil or a 6"x12"x''1/2" thick
steel plate. (If the anvil or plate is an issue, please let
me or Marty know 3 weeks in advance of the class.) Visit
Marty's web site to view the kit and finished planes at
www.legacyplanes.com. The Legacy Planeworks blog page
may be accessed at http://blog.legacyplanes.com any time.
July 12-14:
With Master Gene Landon leading the charge, Build a
Philadelphia High Poster Bed with Tester, Part I. This outstanding
bedstead will have a Philadelphia spin to it. The turned,
fluted foot posts connect to cabriole legs that terminate
in a substantial ball and claw foot. There is acanthus
carving on the knees. The headboard will have a peaked
profile and the head posts are tapered. A tester (rhymes
with feaster) is the framework atop the posts that typically
supports a fabric or crocheted cover. Students provide their
own tools and lumber. Class begins at 9am. Cost is $600.00.
Please note that there are two parts to this project,
completed in 2008.
July 18:
Sharpening with Tod Herrli. In this one-day class learn to
sharpen your plane irons and edge tools to a razor edge in a
matter of minutes. Tod will show you how to grind, hone and
buff out your edges in very little time so you can spend more
time woodworking instead of sharpening. This class will
center upon your tools. So bring in your difficult to sharpen
tools or any tool to this class to learn this time saving craft.
No material fee. Class cost $175.00.
July 19-20:
Basic Side Escapement Planemaking Class with Tod Herrli. In
this two day class, learn to design and craft your own basic
side escapement wooden molding plane such as a hollow, round,
thumbnail (1/4 or 3/8 radius), ovolo or draw bottom plane
utilizing floats, chisels and hand saws. Beginning to
intermediate hand tool skills recommended. Material fee
$50.00. Class fee is $ 400.00.
July 21-24:
Build a Rail & Stile Molder Plane with Matching Coping Plane
with Tod Herrli. In this 4-day class, handcraft the rail &
stile plane and also craft and tune the matching coping plane.
Handcraft this specialty plane with tandem blades. This plane
performs the task of 3 planes to plow a ¼" groove 3/8" deep
for a raised panel and simultaneously stick a 3/8" thumbnail
on the face edge of the rail or stile. This set of planes
allows you to make raised panel doors with mortise and tenon
joinery. Intermediate to advanced hand tool skills recommended.
Material fee $100.00. Class cost is $800.00.
July 26-27:
Olde Mill's Bess Naylor and Karen Gent will conduct a class
on Basics of Colorants and Shellac Techniques. Learn the
basics of how, when and where to use a variety of techniques
and materials to apply color to new or existing surfaces.
We will also explore the application and appropriate use of
a variety of topcoats, with a special emphasis on shellac.
Class will be directed to student's problem areas. Beginners
encouraged. We have lots of experience in helping solve
finishing/coloring problems of all experience levels. 9am-5pm.
$300.00.
August 2-4:
Newport Tea Table, Part II, with Gene Landon. Students
provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins at 9am.
Cost is $600.00.
August 9-12:
Build a Chester County Painted Hanging Cupboard with Bess
Naylor of Olde Mill. c 1730-1740. Build your own copy of
a beautiful Chester County Hanging Cupboard. Great for a
basics/intermediate level class. Learn dovetailing, mortise
and tenon joinery, use of molding planes and how to hand
build a profiled raised panel door. This sweet cupboard is
a great size for any house or apartment. Faithful to the
original. Recommend the Basics Joinery Class first. Paint
finish will not be covered in this class. 9am-5pm. Students
will be responsible for their own tools and material. Class
cost is $625.00.
August 16-18:
Logan Secretary Desk and Bookcase, Part II, with Gene Landon.
Students provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins at
9am. Cost is $600.00. Please note that there are three parts
to this project in 2008, to be completed in 2009.
August 23-24:
Basics of Federal Inlay with Steve Latta, Thaddeus Stevens
College Instructor. This is an introduction to the intricacies
of this fascinating decorative technique by an experienced
cabinetmaker. Steve will provide tool kits where students
make their own tools to manufacture these beautiful drops on
Federal Table legs, as well as other inlaid patterns and
stringing. A terrific class - whether experienced or novice.
9am-5pm. $ 300.00, plus a materials fee.
September 13-14:
How to Make Federal Inlay Bandings with Steve Latta. Delve
more deeply into the nuances and details of making your own
Federal bandings. By request!!! See how Steve, an experienced
banding maker, progresses through the entire process of
matching a banding to an original to its final readiness for
installation in a project or restoration job. Hands-on. This
is a terrific opportunity to learn the complete process of a
mind-stretching technique! 9am-5pm. Material fee to be
determined. $300.00.
September 20-22:
Penn Chair, Part II, with Gene Landon. Students provide
their own tools and lumber. Class begins at 9am. Cost is
$600.00. Please note that there are three parts to this project,
completed in 2008.
October 3:
Tour the Philadelphia Museum of Art with Gene Landon, David
DeMuzio, Senior Conservator of Furniture and Woodwork and
Christopher Storb (as available) of the PMA. Specific tour
will be detailed later, but save this date! Lots to see and
learn!! $20 per person. We will travel together from Olde
Mill. Must register in advance, spaces very limited.
Fantastic learning opportunity!!
October 4-6:
William and Mary Dressing Table with Gene Landon, Part II.
Students provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins
at 9am. Cost is $600.00. Please note that there are two parts
to this project, completed in 2008.
October 11-12:
Build a Federal _**Mystery Project** with Steve Latta, Part I.
This will be another great project with Steve, but he has not
quite yet decided which piece to build this time. No doubt,
it will be an exceptional piece of Federal furniture, from
its construction details through the inlay and banding
techniques as well. Please be patient and I will post a
picture and description as soon as I know the actual project.
9am-5pm. $300.00. There may be a materials fee. Depending
on the actual final project, it probably will run over into
next year.
October 25-27:
Philadelphia High Poster Bed with Gene Landon, Part II.
Students provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins
at 9am. Cost is $600.00. Please note that there are two
parts to this project, completed in 2008.
November 1-2:
Learn Chip Carving Basics with the international expert Wayne
Barton, Mr. Chip Carver Himself. Wayne has written many chip
carving books, has developed his own tools, and knows and can
teach it all. Don't miss this opportunity to learn this
beautiful decorative technique that dates back to very early
times. No experience necessary and Wayne will take all levels
of experience. If you do not have appropriate tools (chip
carving knives, sharpening stones and wood), they will be
available from Wayne at class time. And signed copies of his
books will also be available for purchase in class. I hope
you take advantage of this opportunity to learn a carving
technique so you can inexpensively carve while you watch TV!!
9am - 5pm each day. $300.00.
November 8-10:
Build the Penn Chair Part III, with Gene Landon.
Students provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins
at 9am. Cost is $600.00. Please note that there are three
parts to this project, completed in 2008.
November 13-14:
Bess Naylor of Olde Mill will present a hands-on class in
Historic Paint Techniques. Students will learn the basics
of the history of paint composition materials and then use
that knowledge to make a variety of their own paints to
apply on a small project they keep. Some of the materials
that will be discussed and used include pigments, tempera
based paints, distemper paints, casein paints, shellac paints,
other base paints, waxes, crackling medias. Non-toxic and
historic! Excellent for beginners and experienced. 9am-5pm.
$300.00 plus a small materials fee, dependent upon actual
paint project.
November 15-16:
Furniture Polishing Class taught by Olde Mill's Bess Naylor
and Karen Gent. Students will polish a variety of shellac
finishes. Color adjustment will be addressed as needed while
the finish is being applied. Many polishing tips and
techniques discussed as well as appropriate surface treatments.
Discussion will include many topics such as what degree of
shine of polish is appropriate to a particular piece or period.
Bring a table leaf to work on. Start to finish polishing
covered. By request. 9-5. $ 300.00, plus a small materials fee.
December 6-8:
Logan Secretary Desk and Bookcase Part III, with Gene Landon.
Students provide their own tools and lumber. Class begins at
9am. Cost is $600.00. Please note that there are three parts
to this project in 2008, to be completed in 2009.
December 13-14:
Part II of Build a Federal _**Mystery Project** with Steve Latta. We will
wait and see what great project it is this time.
9am-5pm. $300.00.
December 15-19:
Build a Comb Back Writing Arm Windsor Chair with Jim Rendi.
From riving the wood, to steam-bending the arm and comb, to
adzing the seat, to shaving the spindles, to spoon bit
drilling and assembly, Jim will lead us in the construction
of this timeless chair. This is a great opportunity to build
and keep of one of the best examples of an American Windsor
Chair. Materials fee $200.00 for all material needed.
Class cost $ 650.00. 9am-5pm, unless you wish to work later
in the shop.
TO BE SCHEDULED!!!!:
Tour the Winterthur Museum with Gene Landon and Professor
Emeritis Charles Hummel. Mr. Hummel will provide a Special
Lecture entitled "The French Open Arm Chair in the American
Colonies". He will then provide small group guided tours of
the famous Dominy Workshop, featured in his excellent book,
"With Hammer in Hand". The Period Rooms will be toured via
the Gracious Living Tour Guides. Fee includes access to museum
and grounds for the day. Cost is $--.00 per person, separate
check in advance. Space limitations and advance registration
a must. Very informative and a wonderful opportunity to hear
a foremost authority on American antiques as well as tour one
of the most outstanding museums on American Decorative Arts!
TO BE SCHEDULED!!!!:
****Olde Mill has been presented with the opportunity to have
Othmar Carli teach a class on Traditional Copper and Zinc
Engraving Techniques. Options of mono or polychrome prints.
He will teach the traditional process of hand engraving
techniques and photoengraving techniques. Printing would be
performed with Vandercook 219 Engraver's Press (~ 17 x 20)
or a Vandercook 32 x 28 press. If you are interested in
learning this old craft taught in the traditional manner,
please contact me at sales@oldemill.com or
oldemillseminars@yahoo.com.
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