Bandsaw Box Making

In this five-day class, taught by renowned furniture maker Michael Cullen a regular contributor to Fine Woodworking magazine, you’ll investigate different approaches and forms that a box can become using both hand tools and machines.

This highly creative workshop will explore ideas in box making that go beyond the typical six-sided container. Emphasis will be on shaping and sculpting boxes to create pleasing curves, unusual shapes, and just about anything fun and zany. A primary focus will be on creating patterns and textures and applying colour to the surfaces of the boxes.

You will design and build two to three small boxes using different designs and construction for each box.  Using different approaches and forms that a box and vessel form can take, you will use carving tools, chisels, files and rasps, and some machinery. Be prepared to veer off the path into creative territory.

Perfect for beginners and good for the expert who is looking to create something new and fresh.

Tools Needed:  NONE

Materials Needed:  Provided by the School