Instructor: Mario Rodriguez
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 pm
Maximum Class Size: approx. 12
During the Federal period (1790-1830) a simpler, but energetic and truly American style emerged. Wall mirrors of this era were more architectural, with columns and cornices replacing the organic, natural vines, flowers, and birds used by the Queen Ann and Chippendale schools of design. And those who could afford a wall mirror often placed it over the front room mantel or in the entry hall; not only to provide a reflection, but to also amplify light, making small, dim rooms seem larger.
PFW is scheduling a short (3 weekend, 6 day) Master Class in the early Winter of 2012 to build the Sheraton Looking Glass. This handsome wall mirror, measuring 18”x40”, begins with a poplar frame veneered in book matched crotch mahogany. The sides of the frame are adorned with lively split turnings; the center sections are reverse rope carved. Then the top of the frame is capped with a simple but elegant mitered cornice. The completed frame is accented with cast brass corner rosettes.
Like our other Master Class projects, this one introduces a students to various traditional techniques, including basic veneering, simple turning, milling of moldings, mitering, and rope carving. In the end, this project presents a manageable challenge.
This is a lovely piece that will beautiful any home setting and happens to be the perfect companion piece to the Portsmouth Card Table (Master Class 2011).
Course fee - $1100, including all materials and hardware.
In order to register, please call us at 215-849-5174, or drop us an email and we will forward the registration materials.
Classes:
Three weekends over 3 months
- Weekend of Jan. 28, 2012
- Weekend of Feb. 25, 2012
- Weekend of March 31, 2012
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