| What Wood Is It and Why?
Wood Identification Class
October 10-11, 2015
Fallon & Wilkinson, LLC (Baltic, CT)
Yale University (New Haven, CT)
Seeing and understanding wood in a whole new way
Did you ever look at a piece of wood and wonder what wood it is? And why it looks the way it does? Were you ever confused about which wood it is: mahogany, walnut, cherry, or poplar?
This two-day hands-on workshop will answer all these questions and more. It is designed specifically for curators, collectors, antique dealers, appraisers, and woodworkers. The goal of this workshop is to familiarize the student with the physical properties of wood and recognize species specific structures. No experience is necessary!
Schedule Saturday, October 10, 2015 | 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Fallon & Wilkinson, LLC | 32 Bushnell Hollow Rd in Baltic, CT
On Saturday, basic wood anatomy will be introduced, including grain, figure, fundamental differences between softwoods and hardwoods, and more. The student will learn to identify common hardwoods that are used in antique furniture using a 10x loupe. Sunday, October 11, 2015 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Yale University Art Gallery Furniture Study | New Haven, CT
On Sunday, the class will be held at the Yale University Furniture Study. Students will get a rare opportunity not only to see one of the finest collections of American furniture, but also to identify woods used in a selection of great objects in a one-day intensive and hands-on inspection. This class will fill quickly, so sign up soon. Click Here for Details>> |
