Historic Ithaca Presents: Japanese Woodworking Workshop Series
With Peter Wiedmann Space is limited. Register today! Part 1: Introduction to Traditional Japanese Woodworking Tools April 8, 5:30 to 6:30pm at 212 Center Street This class is for anyone interested in learning about the use and care of traditional Japanese woodworking tools. We will discuss saws, chisels, planes, sharpening stones, and some of the other hand tools in use today. $10 ($8 for Friends of Historic Ithaca). This session is appropriate for all ages. Click HERE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103131555236&s=1&e=001l_Lms5XMJmV06KVDULuYFLA OmZktnJg9k9vueof2tK8V-r2qc1gBh6L39R9ZYjQsQu8DMH8eHY0plW0yKiJ2FydZgUx4mPknjKg pPbSkKnCVfVV8XouiavSMuo0hR511O2KBmVrwrmtWtZDZybZXBHmwkdLNRO5fRKh_DupUn8P8a_H cT1-McA==> to register. Part 2: A Sharpening Primer: Chisels and Plane Blades April 29, 6:00 to 8:00pm at 212 Center Street This class will focus on sharpening chisels and plane blades. Eastern and Western tools will be used to compare their effectiveness on different types of wood. Participants may bring chisels, planes, and wood cutting boards that need tuning up. $25 ($20 for Friends of Historic Ithaca). Young people ages 14 through 17 may attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Click HERE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103131555236&s=1&e=001l_Lms5XMJmXnR61_xG3lXVr QzgRLQILafaTSVXmPbjRAtav049kLl7ld5ZO9daFFFuo4JOn4cycmXyrXhbGpjhUui9UM6_Ctjds PTLk0alj_tDWQsYbZi0ZS2gytXNX8oam0IgwpE5J_CxMeVxsVFTNGuJVygZ6wVVuRG09dWHXNjO5 IBqYOSw==> to register. Part 3: Japanese Joinery: Design and Build May 13 and 20, 6:00 to 8:00pm and May 22, 10:00am until installation complete at 212 Center Street In these three sessions, participants who also attended the previous sharpening class will design and build a section of fence that will be installed on the grounds of Historic Ithaca on the final day of class. Topics to be covered include: lumber selection, joinery, layout, cutting, and installation. Part 2 is a prerequisite to Part 3. $75 ($65 for Friends of Historic Ithaca). Young people ages 14 through 17 may attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. Click HERE <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103131555236&s=1&e=001l_Lms5XMJmUimKw2yLMJgDT f4DNuNFdIWTa2WSe6qC1gPEjSwwPxTXMV1Ata7rM6qP-OTAlBEbhcT_jOAbJIzyGC2yckLOaD5Gr eTk2tuYdIo9CzKIsGbXZ4DzjX7vkJb0cjac7g5F-Xgt6wAuFAXM0ZwRhdCmFkhC3AIxVmf-Xq5V_ GQZL3fQ==> to register. The deadline for part 3 registration is May 6. Friends of Historic Ithaca are supporters who have made a donation of $25 or more in the last 12 months. Registration fees are nonrefundable. Questions? Contact [email protected] or call (607) 273-6633 Kristen Olson Preservation Services Coordinator Historic Ithaca, Inc. 212 Center Street, Ithaca NY 14850 (607) 273-6633 _______________________________________________ For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins Questions about the list? ask [email protected] free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
