Build a Queen Anne Lowboy with Phil Lowe

Queen Anne furniture was one of the most graceful forms of the 18th century. We are pleased to have Phil Lowe, one of this country's leading experts on 18th & 19th century furniture styles and techniques, back to teach this unique and exciting class.

This 18th century classic is a timeless design that has evolved into an American Icon. This class begins with examining the design and starts with making a full size drawing and generating  a stock list. The lowbow will be made from selected South American mahogany and construction details will include techniques such as turning the feet, sawing and shaping the cabriole legs and complex joinery including mortice & tenons and dovetailed drawers. Drawer construction and fan carving will be demonstrated and finishing strategies will be discussed. Bring along your rasp and file for shaping the legs and sharpen up your spoke shave and wide chisels to shape the curves that are so important to this classic design.  This class will meet four weekends (8 full days). The unique format of this class requires that students complete some work between sessions (at their own pace) in order to be able to bring the project to completion.  Prior experience or Woodworking II (at least) is required. This is a great class to bring your woodworking skills to a new level and to learn from one of this country's leading craftsmen and instructors. Don't wait to sign up as this class size will be stricktly limited. Tuition: $895.00 (plus materials)

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