We're keeping busy at the shop and warehouse with Chris sort of on vacation (I say "sort of," because the man rarely stops working; perhaps you've noticed a blog or substack post or two while he's been traveling. He just can't help himself!
In his absence, there are two chairs in the works. One is Kale's final apprenticeship chair; the other is Katherine's first apprenticeship chair…or maybe it's technically a pre-appenticeship chair, as she hasn't yet signed her papers (coming soon!). And I am not working on a chair; I'm working on a box.Yes there are dovetails. I know…shocker. We're also busy with videos and book projects, of course!
Chris will be back on Wednesday…must remember to vacuum.
– Fitz
Lost Art Press Blog
Woodworking Tourism: A How-to Guide
We get asked fairly regularly about what to see in X country/city/state that has to do with woodworking. I know it seems like Chris has been everywhere, but… Here's his recommendations about how to approach travel when woodworking is of interest.
Mind Upon Mind: Aging a Chair
Have a look at Christina Melton's amazing John Porritt-inspired work in aging a Lincolnshire chair she built. It's gorgeous. (Oh – and try it for yourself; she tells you how she did it!)
John Ruskin & 'Happenings'
In this excerpt from David Savage's "The Intelligent Hand," discover the author's thoughts on "skill is a restriction and inhibition to creative expression." (Hint: he disagrees. Strongly.)
For Sale: Comb-back in Elm, White Oak & Hickory
Chris's latest comb-back is a beauty (and I'm not just saying that because I painted it, and with fresh milk paint – a test case for an upcoming book by Nick Kroll ). Check it out!
