Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

Overview

“This lesson explores three influential designer-makers. George and Mira Nakashima embrace timber’s natural imperfections. Alan Peters blends arts and crafts with Japanese and Korean influences, valuing simplicity. Laura Mays merges woodworking with intellectual inquiry. Their work highlights the connection between material, technique, and design.”

In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Inspiration / Helen Welch, which is part of the Domestika online course: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations. Master woodworking hand tools to create durable, timeless furniture with traditional techniques and expert guidance.

Partial transcription of the video

“ Influences In this lesson, I'll share three of my favourite designer-makers who have influenced me through my life. The first of my influences are George and Mira Nakashima. George Nakashima was an American architect who turned his hands to furniture-making and almost single-handedly brought about the studio furniture movement in the States. Mira has since taken over the running of his business after George died and continues her father's legacy. George and Mira both have brought a craft sensibility to modernist design, something that affects me deeply. They've also taught me how to respe...”

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Course summary for: Specialization in Woodworking: Techniques, Styles, and Innovations

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (7)
• 1497 students
• 8 units
• 111 lessons (19h 23m)
• 35 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  3D Design, 3D Modeling, Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interactive Design, Woodworking