Building a Rustic Headboard

In this one-day workshop, participants learn the basic techniques to build a headboard in the bent-willow style to fit a queen size or smaller bed. Each student will build a headboard to take home at the end of the day.

The workshop begins with a short introductory talk about the instructor’s experience with rustic furniture building. We will discuss safety and the proper use of tools, collection of raw materials and finishing techniques.

Students will construct a headboard from materials and fasteners supplied by Kapristo Mountain Woodcraft. The wood will already be trimmed and pre-worked to the required suppleness, with the exception ... [READ MORE]