MAQ2_E25 Intermediate Marquetry with Jeff Grossman
Enhance your marquetry skills and take your woodworking to the next level!
Marquetry is the classic art of creating pictures and decorative designs by the skillful use of the grain, figure and color of thin veneers. Once you understand the principles, you can do anything from adding simple accents to “painting” the entire surface of a woodworking project.
If you already have a little experience with Marquetry, join us for this exciting three-day class and learn how to create finer and more advanced designs, while building your confidence in this versatile art form.
Under the expert guidance of master woodworker Jeff Grossman, we will build on your existing knowledge through exercises that enhance your skills while you create at least two beautiful marquetry panels.
You will learn:
- How to double-bevel cut with a scroll saw to produce tight joints
- How to layout and trace your patterns
- How to use the grain of the veneer to highlight your picture
- How to create wider pieces of veneer
- How to create longer pieces of veneer with seamless joints
- How to flatten unruly veneer
- How to wrap veneer around a curved surface
- How to repair your marquetry at any point in the process — or afterwards
- How to incorporate materials other than wood
- How to create your own inlayed signature
- Tips, tricks, and trade secrets for enhancing your marquetry skills
Prerequisite: Beginner Marquetry or equivalent experience. Must already know how to use a scroll saw.
Tools Required: Most tools and materials will be provided by the school, however there are a few items that you should own to do marquetry and will need to bring for this class:
- 1 self-healing cutting mat 12″ x 18″
- Elmer’s poster board 20″ x 30″ x ¼”
- 1 scalpel
- 3 scalpel blades
- Eye protection
- Dust mask that covers your nose and mouth
Please read and understand our Refund and Cancellation policies. By making
payment you acknowledge that you have read and understood these policies.
Please note: If you are paying by cash or check, your registration is not complete until
payment is received.
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
Jeff Grossman
Marquetry Instructor and owner of Artistic Wood and Marquetry
A former electrical engineer, Jeff began learning marquetry in 2012 under renowned marquetarian Paul Schurch. In 2015, Jeff was awarded “Best In Show” for Marquetry Furniture at the San Diego Design In Wood exhibition. Since then, Jeff has won multiple awards for his marquetry furniture and art, with his marquetry pieces seen in Fine Woodworking magazine, Woodworker West magazine, Woodworking Network online magazine, and Veneer Tech’s Craftsman Challenge.
Jeff is a member of the American Marquetry Society and the British Marquetry Society.
For more information and to see images of his work, visit ArtisticWoodAndMarquetry.com. Jeff welcomes commissions.