Creating Rustic “Stick” Furniture – Wayne Hall

Course Overview

“Stick” furniture is among the most popular rustic furniture styles.  Hardwood saplings and sticks are tenoned together to make furniture, which is highly expressive, yet thoroughly functional.  The class is open to absolute beginners, who will be attracted by the accessibility of the skills and materials, and to more experienced repeat members who will enjoy designing with the fluidity, spontaneity and surprising strength of the rustic building process. The class will have opportunities to use both vintage and modern rustic furniture construction tools as well as to discuss materials and techniques, harvesting and design. Each participant will build a small table or bench of their own design, primarily from red maple. 

Logistics

• Instructor: Wayne Hall

• Location: Orland, ME (Exact location will be emailed to registered participants.)

• Dates: 8 sessions, Tuesdays March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12

• Time: 2:00 pm– 4:30 pm

• Maximum seats: 5 (Priority is given to PVSC members)

What to Expect

We welcome back Wayne’s studio woodworking course, with a new “Stick Furniture” option. All materials and tools are supplied. Please bring the tools and materials fee of $30 cash to the first session. Note: Wayne’s studio is NOT handicapped accessible.

About the Instructor: Wayne Hall

Wayne Hall makes contemporary sculptural furniture from natural materials, primarily trees and parts of trees. Among the places he has taught are the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Peters Valley Craft Center, Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and Duke University. He has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Art Department at the University of Maine, Orono since 2000. His work is available largely through galleries, and he is always open to discuss commissions or for a studio visit. His work brings some of the vitality, mystery and sometimes serenity of the forest into your home.