by Andrea Barber | Oct 2, 2024
Working Wood in the 18th Century To Furnish a Town: High, Low and In Between January 23-26, 2025 In Person and Virtual Options Available Handmade of solid wood construction! Words like those sound expensive and exclusive to a modern ear, but they describe every piece...
by Andrea Barber | Apr 5, 2024
Finishing is an incredibly important part of woodworking–one that can make or break your project after hours and hours of work! Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation about the finishing process, and very few woodworkers are ever taught the actual science of...
by Andrea Barber | Apr 5, 2024
Come immerse yourself in the satisfying art of shaping wood utensils. This is a great introduction to carving with hand tools as well as designing in three dimensions. You will learn to shave wood using a variety of sharp edge tools including carving knives, gouges,...
by Andrea Barber | Jan 2, 2024
Date: January 20, 2024, at 11:00 pm and 2:00 pm Location: Poplar Forest, 1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg, VA 24502. The villa at Poplar Forest is a monument to Thomas Jefferson’s architectural design prowess, while the decorative elements inside highlight the...
by Andrea Barber | Nov 10, 2023
Preservation Technicians in the Central Park Infrastructure Department focus on the applied preservation, restoration, and maintenance of the Park’s historic architectural and decorative features including bridges and arches, display fountains, pergolas, benches,...