A Cabinet Maker’s Notebook, by James Krenov was published in 1976 and gave solace to woodworkers around the world. These inspiring reflections from a solitary woodworker continue to inspire craftspeople to this day.
Now its your turn. Join Krenovian’s John Shaw and David Fleming at Newstead Wood School for a two week introduction to cabinet making with solid wood. 20 immersive days of fine woodworking with a sensitive, thoughtful and gentle approach.
John Shaw
David Fleming
4 weeks
$3,900
4 places available
Next Course;
What to expect;
“The concept of Composing A Cabinet is rooted in the methodology and teaching of James Krenov, whom both John and I studied under in the early 1980's. It focuses on modelling and “mocking-up” the design using cardboard, wood, and other materials, rather than technical drawing. The maker's ideas are tested by observation and manipulation of the physical models, which may be only part(s) of the design, but are typically made more-or-less full size.
Unlike the more common cookie-cutter or carrot-and-stick approach (“here's some wood, here's a drawing, everyone makes the same thing, the goal is to completely finish the project in two weeks”) the goal of our Compose A Cabinet course was centred on learning to see; learning to translate ideas into practical, intentional designs; and then learning how to choose the material and transform the design into the physical object. Basically, it was a brief but very intense immersion into the Krenov approach to designing and making furniture.” - David Fleming
“An opportunity to explore making woodwork where the outcome is variable and perhaps even unknown. Starting by looking open-mindedly at the wood we have. Jim Krenov presented this method and argued profoundly for it in his books. A way that creates a different kind of work, a different experience for the maker and hopefully a different experience for people who engage with the work.
Such a way of working demands time for reflection and consideration while making. Jim Krenov called this approach ‘composing’.” - John Shaw
A Cabinet Maker’s Notebook, by James Krenov was published in 1976 and gave solace to woodworkers around the world. These inspiring reflections from a solitary woodworker continue to inspire craftspeople to this day.
Now its your turn. Join Krenovian’s John Shaw and David Fleming at Newstead Wood School for a two week introduction to cabinet making with solid wood. 20 immersive days of fine woodworking with a sensitive, thoughtful and gentle approach.
John Shaw
David Fleming
4 weeks
$3,900
4 places available
Next Course;
What to expect;
“The concept of Composing A Cabinet is rooted in the methodology and teaching of James Krenov, whom both John and I studied under in the early 1980's. It focuses on modelling and “mocking-up” the design using cardboard, wood, and other materials, rather than technical drawing. The maker's ideas are tested by observation and manipulation of the physical models, which may be only part(s) of the design, but are typically made more-or-less full size.
Unlike the more common cookie-cutter or carrot-and-stick approach (“here's some wood, here's a drawing, everyone makes the same thing, the goal is to completely finish the project in two weeks”) the goal of our Compose A Cabinet course was centred on learning to see; learning to translate ideas into practical, intentional designs; and then learning how to choose the material and transform the design into the physical object. Basically, it was a brief but very intense immersion into the Krenov approach to designing and making furniture.” - David Fleming
“An opportunity to explore making woodwork where the outcome is variable and perhaps even unknown. Starting by looking open-mindedly at the wood we have. Jim Krenov presented this method and argued profoundly for it in his books. A way that creates a different kind of work, a different experience for the maker and hopefully a different experience for people who engage with the work.
Such a way of working demands time for reflection and consideration while making. Jim Krenov called this approach ‘composing’.” - John Shaw
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