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George Slack started his wood working and carving career at the age of twelve. His professional woodworking career began in earnest in 1980. By 1987 he began specializing in building and repairing high style 18th Century American furniture. Since 1998 in addition to building
custom furniture and antiques repair Mr Slack has been teaching basic woodworking
and wood carving classes at
Woodcraft Supply
in Springfield,
Virginia and also offers advanced classes in building 18th century
American furniture |
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A new series of carving and furniture classes for beginner and intermediate level woodworkers are offered once a year. The beginner level classes intentionally have a small number of students to give each student considerable individual attention while learning basic carving. Other small furniture projects are offered using primarily hand tools to develop skills needed to ensure success in advancing to the more advanced furniture classes. One on one classes are also offered. The photographs displayed below are examples of past advanced furniture classes that have been successfully completed by students who have taken the classes. The Newport Kneehole desk completed by one of Mr. Slack's students was featured in gallery section of the April 2006 issue Fine of Woodworking.
How to sign up for classes: Beginner carving and wood working Classes Beginner carving classes are open to anyone who wants to enroll. The classes don’t have to be taken in any particular sequence. However the Pie crust tray and Ribbon and scroll tray classes require that the student have some carving experience or have taken at least one beginner level carving classes. Special exceptions to this rule will be made by the instructor based upon the students past wood working experience. To enroll in beginner classes, the student must pay for the class at the time of enrollment. If cancellation is required, notice must be given two weeks prior to the class starting date to receive a tuition refund. Advanced Furniture Classes Advanced furniture classes fill quickly. Enrollment acceptance is based upon the student’s woodworking and carving experience as well as having access to a wood working shop. A $350.00 non refundable deposit is required to secure enrollment in the advanced furniture classes. Should there be any questions contact George Slack by telephone or email. E-mail: periodworkshops@georgeslack.com Telephone: (540) 349-8632 If you don’t get a prompt reply…try again because trust worthy computers and telephone answering machines do malfunction….and sometimes by inadvertent operator error! |
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