Learn tools and techniques to communicate the value of your work to potential customers.
Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.
Step into the world of studio furniture by drawing inspiration from the works of Wharton Esherick, an iconic American artist renowned for his avant-garde designs and organic forms. Over this 5-day course, students will be guided on a journey to craft a Wharton Esherick Inspired Music Stand.
Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.
Immerse yourself in the world of studio furniture, drawing from the innovative designs of Wharton Esherick, a pioneering figure in the American studio furniture movement. This 5-day course offers students a unique opportunity to craft two distinct Wharton Esherick inspired stools, showcasing the blend of artistic form and functionality.
Build a Modern Windsor Rocking Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a rocking chair on Sunday.
Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.
Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair.
Build a Modern Windsor Rocking Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a rocking chair on Sunday.
Join Luke Barnett for a 2 session class on wooden spoon carving. Tools and wood will be provided by the instructor. Students are welcome to bring their own tools. This is a perfect intro class for sculptural and green woodworking.
Figuring out your pricing can be overwhelming and emotionally charged. Before you set prices on your products, ask yourself what you want to earn from your artistic business. Regardless of your income target, it’s important to your business planning to know how much you’re spending. Knowing what it costs to produce your work can give you a foundation for setting prices. Learn how to calculate your costs using indirect and direct costs to determine overhead. Make your own equation to meet your goals taking into account consistency, competitiveness and profitability. Learn about the psychological aspects of pricing, and how that affects perceived value.
