Intro to Woodworking – Whirligig Workshop
August 9 and 10, 10 am – 4 pm
With Jason Dallamora and John Wentworth
Beginner Woodworking – Learning to use the bandsaw, palm sander and hand tools.
In this class we will be learning about and creating our own whirligigs. The primary focus is learning the design process arc from conception to execution to finishing. This includes: brainstorming, coming up with a design, layout, building, and how to finish the piece.
To begin, we will go over the basic principles of how a whirligig functions. Once we understand what is necessary, we will then come up with individual ideas for our own whirligigs. The students will be guided through the building process and be instructed in the use a variety of tools, as well as shop safety. These may include bandsaw, palm sander, rasps, files, and more.
We will conclude by discussing finishing options and how to make the creations weather resistant, so they can last for years to come.
Takeaways from the class are gaining confidence in setting out and completing a wood shop project.
Bios:
Jason Dallamora learned finish carpentry from his brother, fine woodworking from his father-in-law, and taught himself the finicky details of guitar making. In his circuitous route to working with grain, Jason has incorporated a love of the far ends of the earth – whether the Northwoods of Maine or the vast Savannah plains of East Africa, where he lived. This blend of innovation and tradition is kept in careful balance to ensure high-quality engineering with a personal touch from the woodworker. Jason creates custom-built guitars, high-quality home goods, Judaica,
and more.
John Wentworth is a fine furniture-maker operating J.Wentworth Furniture. He has lived most of his life in Monson. He worked in the family furniture making business until it closed in 2007. He has an extensive background in furniture manufacturing from design, prototyping, product engineering and production processes. Since 2007 he has owned his own woodworking furniture shop now located in Monson. He produces custom furniture, cabinetry, wooden toys, picture frame stock, as well as a small line of products for specialty catalogue and on-line retailers. On occasion he will do repairs to wood furniture for friends and customers.
Materials:
Materials will be provided by Monson Arts
What to Bring:
Closed-toe shoes
Wear long pants
A simple design idea to start from
lunch
Notebook and pen for taking notes
Meeting Point:
Tenney House, 47 Tenney Hill Rd
Price:
$50 – Limited to six participants
Sign up here:
https://monsonarts.org/workshop/whirligig-workshop/
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