9000. Taste of Art(XL!): Yakisugi Bench
Taste of Art - Wood | Available
Build a bench and burn it! The Japanese technique of Yakisugi has been used for centuries to fortify wood against weather and prolong the life of wood clad homes and other structures. In this XL Taste of Art, you'll learn to build a stout, but attractive personal bench and then to charr it's surface in a controlled burn that will strengthen it against water, wind and sun for many good years on your deck or alongside your fire pit
Additional Information:
- A $55 materials fee will be added to the total class fee at checkout
- Registration will close one week prior to the start of class
- Enrollment is open to students ages 18 and up
- Class will take a lunch break around mid day. Students are encouraged to either pack a lunch or plan to visit one of the convenient eateries on nearby 4th st.
Schedule and Location:
- This workshop will meet in the Wood Studio at Sawtooth's Downtown campus on Friday night. A portion of Saturday will be spent at Sawtooth's Kiln Pavilion at NCMA Winston-Salem, 750 Marguerite Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Your instructor will coordinate with you about when to meet there.
- Friday Evening: 6 pm - 8:30 pm
- Saturday: 10 am - 2:30 pm
David Draper
David Draper is a Technology and Engineering Design Teacher at Hanes Magnet Middle School in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He has been a woodworker for 40+ years on professional and personal projects including custom cabinets, furniture, marquetry, and craft projects. He loves teaching all levels of ages and skills.