Carpentry Workshop: Build Your Own Furniture from Harvested/Salvaged Wood

Bastrop Harvested/Salvaged Wood Furniture WorkshopSaturday, February 25, 2012, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm This is carpentry and structural design at it’s core!  We are surrounded by strong, durable and readily-available materials that are often considered unfit for the lumber yard.  This workshop involves the use of Bastrop pine, juniper/cedar and other sustainably-harvested/salvaged materials from trees and bushes to make a stool, chair, and/or bench that you can take home with you!Location:Cedar Creek, TXFee:$85 for nonmembers, $68 for DBL membersThe project:During this hands-on workshop you will be introduced to the various steps of BUILDING INDIVIDUALIZED FURNITURE USING HARVESTED BASTROP PINE & JUNIPER through discussion and hands-on participation, including the following skills and concepts:-harvesting materials-wood joinery-structural design-efficient tool useAdditional Information:Fee for the workshop is $85 for non-members and $68 for DBL members and includes a healthy vegetarian lunch, water, tea and snacks. (If you are not already a member, join now and receive the discounted workshop price.) Enrollment is limited. Register for the workshop below or contact Lauren (lauren AT designbuildlive.org) for more information.  One full or partial work-trade position may be available for a highly-motivated person with limited financial resources. 

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