A 2-day workshop entitled "Making Inlay Paterae" is led by guild member Michael Patrick Wheeler at Phil Lowe's Furniture Institute of Massachusetts, 116 Water St., Beverly, MA.
What's a patera? One of the distinguishing features of furniture of the Federal Period (1780-1825) were small ornamental oval inlays known as "paterae". In this class, Michael will demonstrate how to lay out, cut, hot sand shade, brand, color and assemble pieces of veneers into a patera. Shells, flowers, eagles, and geometric shapes were some different expressions used to embellish the furniture of that period. Students will come away with a well rounded knowledge of techniques used in the period and still use today. Observe a simplified development process...
Dates: The comprehensive, hands-on workshop will be held on February 29 and Mar 1, 2020; 9:00 - 5:00 both days.
Location: Furniture Institute of Massachusetts, 116 Water St., Beverly, MA 01915
Skill Level Required: Beginner/Intermittent.
Tuition: $375.00 which includes materials.
Registration: Call the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts at 1-978-922-0615. To clarify any questions, you can reach Michael at 617.308.1799 or michaelpwheeler@icloud.com
Tools/Supplies: Bring the basics and what you may have from the list below. Michael will provide supplemental tools including:
1. 12” Combination square
2. X-Acto Knife & extra blades
3. Pencils
4. Ruler/straight edge
5. 1/2” chisel
6. Jewelers saw using Niqua Superior Blades #2/OS
(0.008 x 0.023 x 31TPI)
7. Blue painters tape
8. Glue stick
9. Templates/Patterns
10. Veneer Pins
11. Butterboard
12. Tweezers
13. Garnet
14. Colors/D
15. Black & White Veneers, .09mm Thick
16. Electric Hot Plate
