Shaker Boxes
Bob Ristow, Instructor
The Shakers, a religious group which flourished until after the Civil War, began making oval boxes in 1798 and continued until the mid twentieth century. They were available in a wide variety of sizes and were used to store herbs, buttons, nails, medicines – anything but liquids! Their elliptical shape is pleasing to the eye, fits well in the hand and allows easy removal of the lid.
Students will make a set of 5 stacking Shaker Oval boxes – beginning with the formation of the fingers, soaking the bands and securing the parts with square pegs.
Meet Your Instructor: Bob Ristow
| Date: | April 14-15, 2012, Whitely Opera House, Bonaparte - Click for Map November 10-11, 2012, Location to be determined |
| Time: | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM each day (with lunch break) |
| Class Fee: | $135.00 |
Class Size: 4-8 students
Materials Needed: safety glasses. May also bring N95 dust mask, if desired.
Note: Registration and payment required at least one week prior to class date to allow instructor adequate time to prepare class materials. Thank you!
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