Learn how to create images in wood that add a personal touch to heirloom furniture or custom wood projects. We begin by practicing marquetry techniques and developing approaches to concept design. Participants use a palette of veneers composed of a variety of wood species to achieve contrast, detail, and composition to make their own unique projects. Matt guides students through the craft of cutting shapes and fitting the image together like a puzzle. The images begin to emerge, and the fun begins when we discover how to incorporate these techniques into mirror frames, boxes, tabletops, and more. Students should have some woodworking experience, but prior marquetry experience is not necessary.
Media & Techniques
Double-bevel marquetry, shopsawn veneers