Twelve years ago, I found myself teaching a Sculptured Rocker Class at Highland Woodworking in the same studio where Sam Maloof had taught many times. On the wall were giant pictures of Maloof and Tage Frid staring down at me. I was totally inspired and scared to death. Let me tell you my story about […]
Moment with a Master: Christopher Schwarz is to hand tools and hand tool education what Norm Abrams was to power tools. His hand tool research, teaching and publishing is the catalyst for energizing a hand tool renaissance. Several years ago, we visited his home workshop and living room office for “Lost Art Press.” Today he […]
Moment with a Master: The Arkansas Arts Council declared Larry Williams a Living Treasure for his work in building 18th century British style wooden planes! Larry and his plane making partner, Don McConnell, will show us how they craft these marvelous tools, and let us in on some of the tricks for using them. Popular […]
The Highland Woodworker – Highland Woodworking’s 40th Anniversary Special Earlier this year, Highland Woodworking in Atlanta, Georgia threw a big party to celebrate their 40 year milestone. Hundreds showed up to meet and learn from several of the most well-known names in woodworking: Nick Offerman: Not only is he an actor and best-selling author, Nick […]
Welcome to Episode 35 of The Highland Woodworker! Yes we are back and with a new twist in our format! This season we are spending more than a moment with a master. We’ll tell the master’s story during the first part of the show – then learn about a skill they have perfected later in […]
The Highland Woodworker – Episode 49
Tim Arnold has always loved woodworking. A close family member kept encouraging him to take a box making class at Shaker Village in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. When he finally did, Tim immediately found his true passion! Not long after that, he said goodbye to the corporate world and has enjoyed making Shaker oval boxes using […]
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