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A Nest of Shaker Boxes, with Eric Pintar
Monday, August 3, and Tuesday, August 4: 9 A.M.–4 P.M.
Member $375; Nonmember $425
Enjoy learning the process by which the Shakers made these wooden vessels more than 150 years ago. Elegant simplicity describes the Shaker design. Each student will make a nest of six boxes from cherry wood. Thin strips of wood are carefully prepared in Michigan and each student carves the “fingers” on one end before soaking them in a hot water bath. The bands are bent in an oval shape and copper tacks are applied to hold the band together. Quarter-sawn cherry tops and bottoms are fitted and held in place by wooden-peg joinery as used by the Shaker communities dating back to the 1700s. Simple construction and elegant design make this project appealing to anyone with an interest. The workshop is designed for both novice and seasoned woodworkers. All tools, equipment, and materials needed to complete a nest of six Shaker boxes will be provided for each participant.
All materials provided. Maximum class size: 12
Intermediate Workshop of Shaker Boxes, with Eric Pintar
Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday, August 6: 9 A.M.–4 P.M
Member $375; Nonmember $425
This workshop is designed for individuals who have previously taken the Shaker Oval Box workshop. Participants will tailor their class by selecting more advanced projects from a variety of styles and woods of oval boxes and tray inserts. Additional project materials will be available to purchase at the workshop for participants who complete their initial project and would like further work.
All materials provided. Maximum class size: 12
ERIC PINTAR has taught box-making workshops for ten years. He is a partner at the Home Shop in Charlotte, Michigan, which supplies woodworkers worldwide with instruction and materials for making Shaker oval boxes. Coming on board as a junior in high school fifteen years ago, Eric has made a career serving the needs of craftsmen near and far.
