The workshop begins with a short introductory talk about the instructor’s experience with rustic woodcraft. We will discuss safety and proper use of tools, the collection of raw materials, the use of simple techniques to make the process simpler, and how to finish the frame.

Students will ornament and complete an 8” X 10” picture frame with materials supplied by Kapristo Mountain Woodcraft. We’ll work with birch bark, pine cones, acorns, twigs and other natural materials, learning how to prepare, attach, and finish them. The same techniques can be applied to the ornamentation of rustic furniture.

At the end of the workshop, students will have an ornamented frame ready to be oiled and to have a piece of glass inserted. Reflective glass fits into the frame to create an ornamented rustic mirror, or clear glass creates an ornamented picture frame ready to receive a photo, print or painting. This workshop is an excellent introduction to rustic woodcraft, or a fun half-day with a new project design for those who have some experience building rustic furniture.

The workshop fee includes all materials and HST. A Student Tool list is provided at registration. No previous woodworking experience is required. Students must be in good health, able to handle sharp tools and perform moderate manual labor. Maximum 8 students.