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Upcoming Woodworking Classes Galore
My dream (future) retirement of teaching woodworking and building only what I want to build is well underway. This past year has been filled with many wonderful workshops. I suspected I would enjoy passing on my 50 plus years of woodworking knowledge, but my expectations have been surpassed. Each class has been rewarding. My students’ commitment, curiosity and talent have inspired me as much as I hope I have inspired them. I have a new slate of woodworking classes coming up. I limit each class to 3 students, so that I can give everyone plenty of attention. If you are interested in learning with me at The Lunenburg Furniture Co. just click on the photos to sign up, or learn more. You will see the dates of these courses once you click on the photos.
A good week begins with finely tuned and sharp tools. In this one day class we will learn how to achieve razor sharp cutting edges for hand planes, chisels and card scrapers.
Basic woodworking for beginners is my gateway class into the world of woodworking. This is a class for complete beginners…people who have always wanted to build something out of wood, but never had the opportunity. I also have an identical class for women only that I will reschedule at a later date. It goes without saying that all my classes are open to everyone, but I did have some women who felt more comfortable working in an all female environment. Anam, in the photo above, was a complete joy to work with and took the time to send me this thoughtful testimonial…
After trying to cram a lesson on dovetails into my Traditional Joinery Class, I realized that this joint is deserving of its own workshop. This 2 day course will arm you with the skills to build traditional drawers, case pieces and chests.
Speaking of my Fundamentals of Hand Tools and Traditional Joinery class, it’s back again. For this class you will need to have basic woodworking skills, which, if you don’t have, you can gain by first taking my Basic woodworking class. We will explore the use of hand tools, chisels, saws and layout tools, in order to cut traditional woodworking joints. An excellent workshop to up the game of any woodworking contractor, or hobby woodworker.
I also have 2 exciting options for anyone who either can’t fit a workshop into their schedule, or has a very specific project/ learning journey in mind. A private lesson is a full day of my undivided attention. You will have access to my tools and machinery , though I will be making executive decisions connecting your experience to your safety. In one session I can help you master a specific skill. In several sessions I can help you build a piece of furniture. Choose your own adventure.
The second option is coaching. This option is available to experienced woodworkers who would like to work alongside me for the day, with complete access to my tools, machinery and expertise. I will be available to help you out with any challenges, or with learning a new skill, but I will also be simultaneously working on my own projects. Like private lessons, this can be a short term, or long term option.
There will always be a special place in my heart for busted and broke aspiring woodworkers. If that’s you and you would like to take one of my classes, please get in touch (or pass this along to the busted and broke aspiring woodworker in your life) . Scholarships are a 50% discount off my workshops. Once I hear from you, I will put you on a list and reach out when a spot becomes available.
I would love to hear from you. My class sizes are always limited to 3 people, so if you have 2 friends I am more than happy to schedule a special class for you. Got a talented crew of woodworkers in your company? Why not up their skill level with a workshop? Planning a trip to Lunenburg? Spend the day with me taking a private lesson.
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Well, that’s all for now. Hope to see you in one of my classes. Tony
The Lunenburg Furniture co. Actually Makes Furniture
Back in 2013 when I first established The Lunenburg Furniture Co. I had every intention of actually building furniture, but the gods of business had other plans for me. I was commissioned to build one door, which led to another and another and before I knew it the Lunenburg Furniture Company became The Lunenburg door company. I considered changing my company name to better reflect what I was actually doing, but furniture building is my first love and I decided to keep that identity. Although most of my work is still architectural millwork, I have had the opportunity to build furniture for some wonderful customers and I am finding that lately more is coming my way.
These four Greene and Greene style chairs and expanding table were built for a customer in Halifax.
My wife, Anna, aka The Hat Junkie has been the recipient of many pieces. I made her this sewing table in hopes of helping her decrease her clutter.
As you can see, I was only mildly successful.
I was commissioned to build four swivel chairs and a table by Sandrine Lejeune Design Inc., in Vancouver. The customer lives in New Brunswick and wanted to support a local craftsperson. Built from White Oak using traditional joinery.
If you have a porch, you should really have a porch swing. This arts and crafts style swing lives on a beautiful porch in Mahone Bay. It’s built from white oak. Frozen Daiquiris not included.
If you need inspiration to sit down and work, this desk should do the trick. It lives in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and I’m currently building a chair to go with it.
Technically, this is a bathroom vanity and not furniture, but it’s worthy of being furniture. I built this for Fran Underwood, an interior designer in Chester, NS. I’m afraid I don’t know the name of the painter, but whoever they are they did a beautiful job.
This simple mid century modern table lives in Mahone Bay, NS.
I built this daybed for Anna….and then a few years later I built her this table to go with it. The style is Country Victorian, a more folksy interpretation of classic Victorian furniture.
The zig zag chair and desk are a well known design by Gerrit Rietveld. I built these from South American Mahogany back in 2013.
I’ll leave you with one of my early pieces. It was drawn by my talented friend, Dan Hafferman. It was built soon after I had graduated from The North Bennet Street School. It’s a Queen Anne style chair. After over 40 years of furniture making, a beautiful, traditionally joined chair is still one of my favourite pieces of furniture to build.
Thanks for tuning in. If you have a special project in mind please send me an email or give me a call. Tony