Yann Giguere has extensive training and experience working with wood. Since 1991 he has been using Japanese hand tools. He has completed a 3 year study & training program in Western cabinet and furniture making at M.U.M. University in Fairfield, Iowa. Upon completing his training in Iowa, Giguere designed and constructed a Japanese timber frame structure in New England. Inspired by the use of Japanese hand tools during the construction of this project, Giguere decided to begin an apprenticeship in Japanese woodworking, mentored by Dale Brotherton, head of Tokumi Company. In 2008, Giguere completed his 9-year Japanese Carpentry and Woodworking Apprenticeship. Giguere moved to southwestern Virginia in 2008 and established MOKUCHI, a studio providing fine custom woodworking in the Japanese tradition.

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Materials fee covers the purchase of a new 1000-6000 grit combination Japanese water stone, Japanese block plane (2 1/4” wide, 6” long) and practice wood. Students are also asked to bring a 12mm (1/2”) chisel, though with advance notice the instructor will provide Japanese chisels for $42.
Class is appropriate for beginning through experienced wood workers.

Yann Giguere has extensive training and experience working with wood. Since 1991 he has been using Japanese hand tools. He has completed a 3 year study & training program in Western cabinet and furniture making at M.U.M. University in Fairfield, Iowa. Upon completing his training in Iowa, Giguere designed and constructed a Japanese timber frame structure in New England. Inspired by the use of Japanese hand tools during the construction of this project, Giguere decided to begin an apprenticeship in Japanese woodworking, mentored by Dale Brotherton, head of Tokumi Compay. In 2008, Giguere completed his 9-year Japanese Carpentry and Woodworking Apprenticeship. Giguere moved to southwestern Virginia in 2008 and established MOKUCHI, a studio providing fine custom woodworking in the Japanese tradition.

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Beginning with the 3-hour blade sharpening class on Thursday evening, this class will take the participant through flattening the back of the blade, fitting, and adjusting for the perfect plane. Students will then spend the weekend learning about basic design considerations, orienting with the wood grain, cutting wedged mortise and tenons, wedging, assembling and finishing in the making of their very own handmade stool.
Materials fee covers the purchase of a new 1000-6000 grit combination Japanese water stone, Japanese block plane (2 ¼” wide, 6” long with 1 3/8” steel blade), replaceable-blade 210mm Japanese pull saw, and wood. Students are also asked to bring a hammer, square, and pencil and a 12mm (1/2”) chisel, though with advance notice the instructor will provide Japanese chisels for $42.
Class is appropriate for beginning through experienced wood workers.

Yann Giguere has extensive training and experience working with wood. Since 1991 he has been using Japanese hand tools. He has completed a 3 year study & training program in Western cabinet and furniture making at M.U.M. University in Fairfield, Iowa. Upon completing his training in Iowa, Giguere designed and constructed a Japanese timber frame structure in New England. Inspired by the use of Japanese hand tools during the construction of this project, Giguere decided to begin an apprenticeship in Japanese woodworking, mentored by Dale Brotherton, head of Tokumi Compay. In 2008, Giguere completed his 9-year Japanese Carpentry and Woodworking Apprenticeship. Giguere moved to southwestern Virginia in 2008 and established MOKUCHI, a studio providing fine custom woodworking in the Japanese tradition.

www.mokuchiwoodworking.com
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Class takes place off-campus at Dennis’s workshop 2.5 miles from the center.
Minimum enrollment: 2, Maximum enrollment: 6
Beginner ● Materials Fee: $0 ● Minimum Age: 18

Class takes place off-campus at Dennis’s workshop 2.5 miles from the center.
Minimum enrollment: 2, Maximum enrollment: 6
Beginner ● Materials Fee: $0 ● Minimum Age: 18

This class takes place at the Floyd County High School Wood Shop and scheduling must be coordinated with their classes—we may schedule this as much as 3 months from the time of reaching minimum enrollment.

nrollment: 5 (must have complete enrollment before scheduling)
Beginning to Intermediate ● Materials Fee: $35 ● Minimum Age: 16

Students under the age of 18 MUST have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before class commences.

Don George is a retired engineer who has been doing woodworking for forty years. Since retirement, he’s worked full time making cabinets and furniture. He’s always been drawn to the simplicity and beauty of the Shaker designs and this has led him to learn and practice this art form.
“Shakers oval boxes have become recognizable artifacts of Shaker life and work. First made over two hundred years ago, these containers were made for community use and for sale to the “world’s people” until well into the 20th century. They were used to hold food stuffs in the pantry, buttons for the seamstress and tacks in the shop. Graceful, well made and of widespread utility, they represent virtues of the Shaker order itself.” – John Wilson, http://shakerovalbox.com/

Minimum enrollment 3: Maximum enrollment 8
Beginner ● Materials Fee: $8 per basket ● Minimum Age: Responsible Young Adult

Students under the age of 18 MUST have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before class commences.

Kathy Dulaney is a native of Floyd County and has been weaving baskets and teaching classes for 25 years. Weaving mostly older Appalachian style baskets, she strives to keep the tradition alive by teaching younger folks the art. If you make a basket in one of her classes you can be sure that it will be something you can use. Each basket was designed for a specific purpose and Kathy stresses the usefulness of each in her classes.