The Resident Artisan Program at Inside Passage School of Fine Cabinetmaking is a six week program running concurrent with our Artisan Program and is available to graduates of our Artisan Program. The program was designed to pick up where the Artisan Program leaves off. While the Artisan Program is a skill development program, the Resident Artisan Program gives students the opportunity to use their acquired skills to build a piece of fine furniture under the direction of Inside Passage Faculty.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2010
Welcome to our web site and the current publication of Heart Hand and Eye, Inside Passage School of Fine Cabinetmaking's newsletter celebrating the work of our students, alumni and faculty.
Craftsman & Artisan Program 2011 Schedule
Artisan Program Changes
You will notice we have made a few changes to our Artisan Program. We have changed a few of the names to more accurately represent the program curriculum and the sequence to facilitate better alignment of the program exercises. The Artisan Program runs Monday through Friday with Saturday as an optional day. Students have access to the shop from 7am-9pm Monday through Friday and from 9am-9pm Saturdays.
Over the past five years, with JK's generous assistance and support, we have made every effort to refine the curriculums of both our Artisan and Craftsman Programs. Each of our programs guide students through three equally important aspects of our craft: the material, the tools and the process.
Beginning in 2011 we will only be offering one session of the Artisan & Resident Artisan Programs May 30th - July 9th. This gives me the opportunity to return to my bench for six weeks of bliss prior to the start of the Craftsman Program to further explore the many subtleties of our craft. This has been a long time coming, and there are no words to adequately convey how grateful I am for this opportunity and for Yvonne making it to happen.
Resident Artisan Program
“We know that different people see in different ways. But in the realm of wood and ones work, how does one learn to see? More precisely, in making furniture, how can one predict the outcome, how can one be sure his intentions will be realized in the finished piece?”
The Resident Artisan Program provides the student an opportunity to become intimately involved in the planning of his or her own craft education. The program offers graduates of our Artisan Program the opportunity to complete a piece under the direction of Inside Passage School of Fine Woodworking Program Faculty. The program runs six weeks and space is limited and based on availability. For more information contact the school and arrange for an initial consultation with our Resident Craftsman & Teacher. Beginning in 2011 we will be running only one session of this program.
Peter from New York who has just completed the Artisan Program is staying on for the Resident Artisan Program. Peter will be making a coopered door cabinet with a drawer and frame and panel back in French Walnut and Lebanese Cedar. The cabinet will be professionally photographed and will appear in our next newsletter.
Artisan Programs 2010
We have just completed our first session of this years Artisan Program. Simply pu a wonderful group of people who took full advantage of their time her in and out of school. I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our students. This school not only exists for you but because of you.
Andrea from Montreal, who just completed the Artisan Program will be returning for this falls Craftsman Program. We very much look forward to working with Andrea as she continues her journey.
Graphics & Edges
back row from left: John, Peter, Candice, Tom, Garth, Derek & Ryan
front Row from left:Ray, Austin, Josh, Robert & Dean
Plane Making & Surfaces
back row from left: Peter, Ryan, Dean, Dave, Shannon, Ray, Josh, Alex & Tom
front row from left: Andrea, Candice, Robert & Derek
Drawer Making & Fitting
back row from left: Ryan, Peter, Ray, Den, Alex & Josh
front row from left: Tom, Candice, Robert, Andrea & Derek
Joinery & Balance
back row from left: Ryan, Larry, Peter, Tom, Ray, Maureen, Den, Steve & Rob
front row from left: Candice, Andrea, Robert, Josh & Derek
Veneers & Curves
back row from left: Tom, Alex, Peter, Candice, Dean, Ryan, Andrea
front row from left: Ray, Josh, Robert, Derek, Kim & Francois
Hardware & Finish
back row from left: Hong, Ryan, Justin, Peter, Ray, Dean, Josh, Derek & Alex
front row from left: Andrea, Kim, Robert & Candice
New Work
We have published the pieces to come out of the 2009-2010 Craftsman Program in our past newsletter. Additional images will be published on our new website which I can assure you is coming soon.
Fine Furniture from 2009-2010 Craftsman Program
Registrations & Applications
We are currently accepting registrations for our Artisan Programs and applications for our Craftsman Program. If you would you would like more information or would like to register call Yvonne toll free at 1.877.943.9663. Alternatively registrations may be faxed to 1.604.885.9711
Be well and enjoy your work,
Robert
June 14, 2010
Welcome to our web site and the current publication of Heart Hand and Eye, Inside Passage School of Fine Cabinetmaking's newsletter celebrating the work of our students, alumni and faculty.
New Work
Just a few of the pieces to come out of the 2009-2010 Craftsman Program. The reminder will be published on our alumni pages when photography becomes available.
Alumni News
Sideboard by Craig Johnson
Congratulations to Artisan and Craftsman alumni Craig Johnson. His sideboard received Best in Show at the 27th annual Minnisota Woodworkers Guild Exhibition.
Detail of side table by Meredith Walker
Congratulations to Meredith Walker and Barbara Shelton whom recently had their pieces juried into the Northwest Furniture Gallery. Meredith and Barb join Ian Godfrey and Steve Neil who were juried in last month.
New Website
Our new website is under construction. We have enlisted the services of website designer and graphic artist Berdene du Toit. The new website will feature updated program descriptions and photography, improved alumni & faculty pages, facility tour, archives, journals, online registration and multiple galleries celebrating the work of our students, alumni and faculty of the school. Watch for its launch this summer.
Registrations & Applications
At this time there is limited space in a few of our programs. We are currently accepting registrations for our Artisan Programs and applications for our Craftsman Program. If you would you would like more information or would like to register call Yvonne toll free at 1.877.943.9663. Alternatively registrations may be faxed to 1.604.885.9711
Be well and enjoy your work,
Robert
May 9, 2010
Welcome to our web site and the current publication of Heart Hand and Eye, Inside Passage School of Fine Cabinetmaking's newsletter celebrating the work of our students, alumni and faculty.
Class of 2009-2010
back row from left: Michael, Bruce, Ian, Ian, Don & Steve
middle row from left: Rob, Yvonne, Evan, Jason,
Michal, Barb, Byron & Daisuke
front row from left: Junior, Robert, Morrie, Meredith, Gary
foreground: Hong, Steve, Lacie & Neil
The work from this years class is being professionally photographed the week of the Vancouver show and will be published on the website in the coming weeks. If you would like to see the work first hand please visit one of the three exhibitions featuring our work.
Vancouver Exhibition
Postcard Graphic Design Work by Michal Opalski
Open House
Saturday May 8th 1-5pm
Inside Passage School of Fine Woodworking
1055 Roberts Creek Road
Sunshine Coast British Columbia
1.877.943.9663
Furniture Exhibition
Reception Saturday May 15th 1-5pm
Exhibition closes May 29th
Kozai Designs
1515 West 6th Avenue
Vancouver British Columbia
604.667.8166
Toronto Exhibition
Chair by Yosuke Yoshizaki
Third year graduate Daisuke Tanaka and Artisan Alumni Anjali Navkar have organized a show of featuring the work of Inside Passage School Alumni & Faculty.
The exhibition takes place at Arta Gallery 55 Mill Street Building 9 #102 on June 13 & 14 in the distillery district of Toronto. For more information visit Slow Furniture Studio
Seattle Exhibition
Showcase Cabinet by Steve Neil
Congratulations to Inside Passage School faculty Ian Godfrey and second year student Steve Neil who recently had work juried into the Northwest Furniture Gallery located at 101 South Jackson Street Seattle Washington.
Letter to the Editor
Resident Craftsman Jason Dingess wrote a letter of thanks to Jim Krenov which appears in the current issue of Fine Woodworking Magazine
New Website
Our new website is under construction. We have enlisted the services of website designer and graphic artist Berdene du Toit. The new website will feature updated program descriptions and photography, improved alumni & faculty pages, facility tour, archives, journals, online registration and multiple galleries celebrating the work of our students, alumni and faculty of the school. Watch for its launch this summer.
Registrations & Applications
At this time there is limited space in a few of our programs. We are currently accepting registrations for our Artisan Programs and applications for our Craftsman Program. If you would you would like more information or would like to register call Yvonne toll free at 1.877.943.9663. Alternatively registrations may be faxed to 1.604.885.9711
Reflection
Our fifth year at Inside Passage marked the passing of my friend and teacher Jim Krenov. While his voice maybe silent, we will continue to operate the school true to his teachings.
I would like to tke this opportunity to thank all our students, this school not only exists for you but because of you. I would also like to thank our Guest Faculty, Jacques Breau, Ian Godfrey, Jason Klager and Gary Kent.
In closing I would like to thank my soul mate, my partner in life and work for keeping the school, our family on me on course.
Be well and enjoy your work,
Robert