Description: Create designs in wood! Marquetry is the art of creating imagery by cutting and fitting thin pieces of wood together. These designs are then veneered to a solid core to be used in making furniture or decorative panels.
This class is appropriate for anyone interested in creating imagery in wood and is an opportunity to explore an ancient art form that has many practical uses as a design element in artwork created today. This is a hands-on class. You will make several marquetry designs during the class and leave with the tools that you need to continue producing marquetry on your own.
Instructor: Matthew Werner is a master furnituremaker and marquetarian who was trained at the College of the Redwoods - Fine Woodworking Program. His work is on exhibit at fine galleries, and also during the annual Santa Cruz Open Studios Art Tour. He was profiled on “Wood Works,” a Santa Cruz Community TV series about local Master Craftsmen. Matthew is a patient and engaging teacher who finds joy in passing on skills and knowledge.
Workshop level: Prior woodworking experience is helpful, but not necessary. Participants who have an interest in drawing and sketching will especially enjoy the class because of the graphic nature of marquetry. For furnituremakers, marquetry offers a chance to further enhance their work.
Location: Workshop will be held on two successive Sundays in Matthew’s studio located near Scotts Valley, CA.
Time: Sunday, 18 January, 9am to 5pm, & Sunday, 25 January, 9am to 5pm
Cost, per participant:
- $250 tuition, plus $55 materials fee
- Pre-register by January 4 & receive a 10% discount on tuition fee
Each participant will take home all the tools & supplies they need to continue to practice the art & craft of marquetry.
Contact Info: Matthew Werner, mrwerner@mcn.org, 831.430.9182
