Intermediate Furniture Making
Cerridwen Bookcase by Kevin Rodel, cherry
(72"x17-1/2"x38"), 1999
Kevin Rodel working with a student.
Kevin Rodel
June 16 – 27
The focus of this workshop is solid-wood furniture, with an emphasis on design and construction typified by the Arts & Crafts style. Through lecture and demonstration, Kevin covers machine and hand techniques for joinery; case piece construction; fitting of doors and drawers; inlay; fuming and other finishing techniques. Kevin also discusses the decorative use of non-wood materials such as tile and art glass.
Each participant designs and builds a modestly-sized project such as a small table or cabinet. The course begins with a slide presentation on Arts & Crafts furniture and the first few days are given to design development, including use of scale drawings.
Kevin Rodel has attained national recognition as one of the foremost designers/makers building in the Arts & Crafts style. After working for Thomas Moser for seven years he started his own business in 1986. Kevin is co-author of Arts & Crafts Furniture: from Classic to Contemporary (Taunton Press, 2003) and has written for Fine Woodworking. He lives and works in Brunswick, Maine. For more on Kevin visit www.kevinrodel.com.