Box Building 102

Build an Asian-inspired box In this two-day class. Students will learn design concepts, pattern routing, cove cutting, and using the gooseneck scraper. The box will be constructed primarily of exotic woods including Leopardwood, Zebrawood, and Wenge. Don is an experienced woodworking teacher and maker of many exquisite wooden boxes. With Don's guidance, students will create their own box while giving them a memorable experience and the ability to take on more challenging box-making projects.

This box is number three in a series designed to teach the student a different skill. They are:

• Design concepts
• Pattern routing
• Cove cutting
• Using the gooseneck scraper

Students who have completed 'Beginner Box Building', 'Box building 101' or simmilar box building experience. Students who own hearing protection and a digital caliper. Students must be 16 years old or older. All students under 18 must be accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a responsible adult.

• Wood to build your box
• Eye protection will be supplied
• Access to A2's Wood Shop and tools for the duration of the session.

Don has exhibited his work at over 500 Art and Craft shows all over the country including the prestigious Smithsonian Craft Show. In 2011, Don was commissioned by the US State Department to design and build cuff link boxes to hold the Presidential cuff links given to visiting dignitaries.

In early 2018 Don retired from the show circuit and started the South Florida Woodworking School which he sold in early 2020 and moved back to Massachusetts where he is currently teaching at the local Woodcraft store and privately.