Woodworkers' Guild of Georgia Annual Spring Symposium
2008 ANNUAL SPRING SYMPOSIUM
Charimaking & Design
Who: |
Jeff Miller is a furniture designer, craftsman, teacher, and author of woodworking books and articles. Jeff’s furniture has been shown in galleries and shows nationwide, and has won numerous awards. His furniture is in the Decorative Arts Collection of the Chicago History Museum |
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When: |
Saturday, March 8, 2008 9:00 am to 5:00 pm |
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Where: |
Hilton Atlanta Northeast Peachtree Corners Ballroom 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. (Hwy 141) Norcross, GA 30092 (Near Intersection of Hwy 141 and Peachtree Parkway, 5 miles outside I-285) |
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| Cost: | Members $50 / Non-members $85 (before
2/19/08) Members $70 / Mon-members $105 (after 2/19/08) |
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| Topics to be covered include: • Starting out on a chair project • What goes into a good design: Comfort Structure Appearance Appropriate dimensions • Working out the details—mock-ups and prototypes • Strategies for building a successful chair: Curves Appropriate joinery Getting a handle on angles Assembly Building multiples • Different chair types |
Jeff Miller is a furniture designer, craftsman, teacher, and author of woodworking
books and articles. Jeff’s furniture has been shown in galleries and
shows nationwide, and has won numerous awards. His furniture is in the Decorative
Arts Collection of the Chicago History Museum. Jeff’s first book, Chairmaking and Design, is available from Linden Publishing. The companion video, Chairmaking Techniques, will soon be available in DVD format from the Taunton Press. Both won the 1998 Stanley Tools Awards for the best “how-to” book and video. Jeff also authored Beds and Children’s Furniture Projects, and co-authored Storage Projects for All Around the House and Furniture for All Around the House (Taunton Press). He is a regular contributor to Fine Working magazine. |
Cost Pre-registration until 2/19/08 |
Registration after 2/19/08 |
Guild Members $50 |
Guild Members $70 |
Non-members $85 |
Non-members $105 |
Directions: The Symposium will be held at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross, GA 30092. Located near the intersection of Near Intersection of Hwy 141 and Peachtree Parkway, 5 miles outside I-285. map
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Check the Guild's information line at (404) 299-3972.