Daisy_B26 Wedge Table with Kelly Parker
Special table — special skills!
Join professional woodworker Kelly Parker to make this stunning side table with a fascinating wedge design, nicknamed the Daisy Table.
An accomplished artist and furniture-maker, and owner of Woodsong Studio, Kelly is noted for her creative designs that merge contemporary style with a high level of craftsmanship — such as this table with its top made of six individual “floating” wedges.
Kelly is also an experienced instructor, and loves to coach other woodworkers on how to work safely and efficiently while expanding their abilities.
In five fun days, you will construct your own “Daisy” table while learning the basics of solid wood construction, including exposed-dowel joinery and finishing.
Along the way, you’ll develop skills and confidence with common shop tools including bandsaw, miter saw, bandsaw, drill press and router table, and will learn to make and use jigs to create joints that are both functional and decorative.
You will learn strategies for successful glue-ups and finishing techniques, and Kelly will also guide you through basic problem-solving processes that will be useful on future projects.
Time permitting, you will also have the option to experiment with surface embellishment techniques such as pyrography, carved textures, ebonizing, and color application, so that the table becomes a reflection of your personal aesthetic.
You’ll leave class with a unique table and new level of woodworking skills!
You will learn:
- Safe use of common hand and power tools
- How to read woodworking plans
- Successful construction techniques for solid wood
- Exposed-dowel joinery
- How to build and use shop-made jigs
- Pattern routing
- Problem solving skills
- Stress-free glue-ups
- Use of sub-tops to attach a leg substructure to a table top
- Creative use of wood dowels
- Basic embellishment techniques: wood burning, textures, ebonizing and color
- Easy finishing techniques
Prerequisite: None. All levels welcome. Beginner-friendly.
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Safety
Eye, hearing and dust protection are required in the machine room or when operating
machines in the bench room.
Long sleeves and loose-fitting clothing are not allowed around the power equipment.
Long hair must be pulled back and secured.
Closed-toe shoes are required. Open-toed shoes or sandals are not allowed.
Public health policy: Masks are optional, however, if you are exhibiting symptoms of
any contagious illness or if you have had a positive test for any contagious illness within
the past 5 days, please notify the school and do not attend class.
Thank you for your understanding.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Kelly Parker
Kelly Parker is a designer and maker of contemporary studio furniture and sculpture. After graduating with a degree in Biochemistry she worked in the corporate world for 18 years before taking a rather circuitous route into art. She has been awarded a professional development grant from the Furniture Society, was the first recipient of a professional development grant awarded by the Krenov Foundation and was awarded Best in Show at the biannual chair exhibition, American Craft Today: Chairs, hosted by The Bascom Gallery in North Carolina. Her award-winning work has been featured in Fine Woodworking, Australian Wood Review, and Rooted: Creating a Sense of Place: Contemporary Studio Furniture. Kelly’s work often incorporates other materials such as metal, glass and acrylic. She is a passionate advocate for the craft and enjoys sharing her knowledge with others through both writing and teaching.