Learn the detailed art of making shoji screens and traditional doors from Brian Holcombe. In this workshop students will use a combination of traditional Japanese tools and modern woodworking equipment to build themselves a sample shoji screen that they may keep. Our demonstration piece will for part of the finishing work for the Spring Timber Framing Workshop.
Guest Instructor: Brian Holcombe
Brian Holcombe @bp.holcombe
Brian designs and builds original work, drawing influence from Japanese Sashimono and furniture of the Ming Dynasty. Focusing on cabinetry, casework, tables, boxes, art framing and shoji. Also a skilled machinist, Brian brings a refined precision to his work, often included his own designed and handmade hardware.
Topics Covered
Stock considerations and preparation
Use of layout tools
Use of saw, chisel and handplane
Mortise and tenon and half lap joinery
Application of shoji paper
Included with Tuition
Meals Included - This workshop includes breakfast, lunch and dinner on each day with the exception of the last day, where only breakfast and lunch are served. Meals are typically brought in or cooked family style.
Prerequisites
To gain the maximum value from this workshop, it is recommend you have some woodworking experience. Please inquire if you are a beginner so we can plan accordingly. Consider taking our Spring Woodworking Bootcamp prior to this course.
See our Prerequisites information for qualifying prior training.
Required Tools
The following tools are required to get the most out of your experience. A loner may be available but not guaranteed.
Rip and Cross cut japanese hand saws, dozuki preferred
Japanese hand plane
9mm and 18mm chisel
Pens, pencil, square
Optional Tools
Marking gauge (Kebiki)
Chamfer plane
Typical Schedule
Day 1 - Introduction, Tool preparation and practice.
Day 2- Stock preparation and layout.
Day 3 - Joinery cutting and finishing.
Day 4 - Finishing, assembly and shoji paper application.
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