G&G Inspired Night Stand with Darrell Peart (10/28/13 – 11/2/13)
October 28, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
This three-drawer nightstand project, which is heavily inspired by Greene & Greene, offers the challenge of precision drawer construction and fitting as well as the opportunity to practice and perfect several traditional G &G details. All the hardware for this project, including the drawer runners and stops, will be shop-made as part of the project. [...]
G & G Inspired 8 Legged Table with William Ng (10/21/13 – 10/26/13)
October 21, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
This is one of our more popular classes. This beautiful table is well proportioned, with simple elegant lines that will grace any home. It can be used as a hall table, sofa table or an entry table. Imagine what your guest will say when they are welcome into your home and met with this stunning [...]
Krenov Inspired Cabinet with Yeung Chan (10/13/13 – 10/19/13)
October 13, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
Master woodworker James Krenov is one of the most influential woodworker/teacher of our time. His respect for wood, attention to detail, and his philosophy to woodworking has been well respected and admired by woodworkers all over the world. In this seven day, hands on class, Yeung Chan who studied under James Krenov will show you [...]
Blacker House Inspired Chair with William Ng (10/5/13 – 10/12/13)
October 5, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
This is perhaps the most difficult class we offer at our school. This class is not for the faint hearted. This chair will challenge every areas of your woodworking skill. We will be dealing with angles, proportion, chair design, choosing wood grain, Sculpting of the crest rail using a 4-1/2″ angle grinder, Inlay technique for [...]
Boxes, Joinery, & Jigs……OH MY! (9/23/13 – 9/27/13)
September 23, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
Box making ……… sounds simple, yet, it can be one of the most complex areas of woodworking because it offers endless opportunities for self expression in design and technique. Box making demands precision and accuracy in order for joinery, lids, hinges and other hardware to fit correctly. In this class we will cover box making [...]
Fundamentals of Fine Woodworking with William Ng (9/16/13 – 9/20/13)
September 16, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
The secret to fine woodworking can be found in the pursuit of the fundamentals. With high-tech machines and power tools, these fundamentals can be overshadowed. In this class we will learn the values of design, drawings, mock-ups, sharpening, care and use of hand tools, tuning up a bench plane, layout, measuring tools, wood technology, choosing [...]
The Art of Marquetry with Matthew Werner (9/9/13 – 9/13/13)
Create designs in wood! Marquetry is the art of creating imagery by cutting and fitting thin pieces of wood together. These designs are then veneered to a solid core to be used in making furniture or decorative panels. This will be a 5-day class. No prior experience with marquetry is necessary, although students should be [...]
Making a Wooden Handplane with William Ng (9/6/13 – 9/8/13)
September 6, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
Using a finely tuned wooden hand plane you make yourself is probably one of woodworking’s ultimate experiences. It offers a great sense of satisfaction and is a reflection of fine craftsmanship. Plane making has been an honored tradition with the Eastern Masters, and is gaining huge popularity here in the states. In this three day [...]
Making Custom Cabinets with William Ng (8/12/13 – 8/16/13)
August 12, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
In this class, we will cover different methods and techniques for cabinet construction. These methods can be applied to building kitchens, vanities, entertainment unit, build-in, home theaters or just a stand alone cabinet. We will build a cabinet using face frame, finish ends with frame and panel. We will cover topics such as door making [...]
Period Furniture Carving with Boris Khechoyan (8/5/13 – 8/9/13)
August 5, 2013 by William · Leave a Comment
This class is designed to familiarize the student with the tools and techniques of woodworking. The student will learn the basic techniques of perspective, proportions, and symmetry. Every project begins with an understanding of how to visualize the finished work and thinking in 3 dimensions. This class offers a creative mixture of lecture, demonstrations, and [...]
William Ng comes from an engineering background and uses a similar approach in his woodworking. Precision, accuracy and efficiency are emphasized in his teaching. His sense of humor, combined with his passion for woodworking makes for an enjoyable learning experience.