with Drew Langsner

Drew became interested in this type of hand-crafted furniture in 1972 when he first saw examples of farm-made home furnishings in the Swiss Alps and Scandinavia. The course project is a hanging corner cabinet, but similar construction can be used to make free-standing cabinets, book cases, solid wood doors and other furnishings.

The eye-catching element of this project is the wooden hardware. The pintle and gudgeon hinges are hardwood, as are the components of the carved door handle and latch. These work very nicely and also become a decorative element. Not so obvious is the carcass construction which utilizes solid wood sides, lids, and doors rather than the more common frame and panel construction. The top and bottom boards secure the side units which in turn capture the interior shelving. As in the traditional pieces, our cabinet utilizes discretely located wood screws and even a few finish nails where these are appropriate.

Tuition is $1100. This includes materials, a private room and meals.

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Drew Langsner
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