Malagasy marquetry, a traditional woodcraft art, is being preserved in Madagascar’s central highlands, particularly in Ambositra. The craft involves assembling thin pieces of wood to create intricate ...

Limb-severing machinery and loud noises awaited my frayed nerves – yet the workshop became my safe space Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email I had my first panic attack on New Year’s Day 2022.

PORT ANGELES — Harbor Art Gallery will host a reception for woodworker Steve Portner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday during the Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown Port Angeles. Portner’s solo exhibit ...

In this video, I construct two identical free-standing cabinets: one for sale and one for personal use. I utilize router templates to cut veneer into a "mountainscape" marquetry design. Standard ...

Geometric patterns are a staple in marquetry, and African wood lends itself perfectly to them. The contrast between different types of wood can create stunning visual effects, making the geometric ...

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HICKORY – The Western Piedmont Woodcrafters Club’s Saturday, June 28 th meeting will feature a marquetry presentation by Charlie Brown. Through discussion and demonstration, he will cover many aspects ...

You might have heard that if you're the man of the house, you should have some handy skills, like repairing cars, fixing electrical issues, and doing basic woodworking. These skills not only save ...

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster. To revive an old, battered desk, we had to go through all four steps ...

The life of a woodworker is one filled with imprecise mistakes. Whether you're taking your first steps in the shop or are a steady hand at the table saw (such as a jobsite saw or a substitute for the ...

In this week's edition of Endnotes, we take a look at Emily St. James's Woodworking, a delightful story of an unlikely friendship between a closeted transgender high school teacher and her openly ...

Featuring pieces by 22 artists from 6 countries, a new exhibit of outstanding work in marquetry wowed an opening reception crowd at the Messler Gallery of the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in ...