Introduction to Kumiko Woodworking Arts Class
Name: Introduction to Kumiko
Instructor: Austin Waldo
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: We recommend taking the Sharpening class before this course
Age: You must be at least 18 years old to participate
Date: November 16th from 9am to 5pm
Class Description:
Kumiko is a traditional Japanese technique that creates beautiful decorative and delicate wooden patterns consisting of many wooden bars crossed and laid out to form various geometric designs and expressions. These panels are often found in Japanese doors, windows, room screens, small cabinets and boxes. Kumiko is typically done by hand and the panels are typically held together with tight fitting angles with no mechanical fasteners.
At first glance, Kumiko panels certainly look to be extremely difficult. However, they are not. In this class, you’ll learn how to make a small framework panel with the classic asa-no-ha infill pattern. Students will learn how to create the joinery for the framework and then assemble the framework that holds the pattern. After that, you’ll learn how to cut the small pieces used to make the flower-like infill pattern. By the end of the day, each student will have a beautiful panel to take home.
Materials and jig blocks are provided.
Schedule:
November 16th | 9am to 5pm
What to bring:
Some tools are available for purchase in the ASF retail store. Call for availability.
1/2, 3/4 or 1 in. wide bench chisel (Mandatory)
Must already be sharpened
Small, fine tooth Dozuki saw (Recommended)
Eye protection (mandatory)
Hearing protection (optional)
Dust protection (optional)
Water
Austin School of Furniture has the right to cancel this class at anytime if the minimum amount of students is not reached.
The Austin School of Furniture is a woodworking and furniture making school located in Austin, Texas offering beginner to advanced, part-time and full-time woodworking courses. Yeehaw! We focus on educating hobbyists and aspiring professionals in the craft of furniture making through demonstrations, lectures, pre-recorded videos and of-course in-person hands on learning.
The Austin School of Furniture is in the process of transferring operations into the Austin School of Furniture Foundation, your class sign ups help us make the transition to a community-serving non-profit organization possible.
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