How to Make an Art Display Pedestal

Do you look at calls for art where the requirements of the gallery/ museums ask artists to provide your own pedestal, and you don’t know where to start? Do you want to present artwork you own in a professional way, do you just want to learn some basic woodshop tools? Well, this class is for you!

In this Four- hour workshop participants will design, fabricate, and finish pedestals, and leave with the knowledge and skillsets to make their own.

• Gain knowldge of industry standard materials, tools, and techniques used to create a professional pedestal.
• Design a custom pedestal for a specific object
• Fabricate pedestal using the panel saw and table saw, and paint the pedestal.
• Leave with documentation and a step-by-step guide to make future pedestals

Students with limited wood shop experience, specificlaly cutting wood. If Students are not tested out on Artisans Asylum wood shop equipment, the instructor will make the cuts as a demo for the class. Students must be 16 years or older. Students under 18 should be accompanied by an adult.

• MDF
• Wood Glue
• 2" Painters tape
• Wood filer
• Paint
• Foam Rollers
• Tape Measure
• Sanding Block
• Access to A2's Wood Shop and tools for the duration of the session.

Patrick Goguen is a Boston-based interdisciplinary artist, art installer extraordinaire, and community arts advocate. He leads Gallery A2 at Artisans Asylum.