Woodworking
Woodworkers' Monthly Presentation: 'The Wave' Shoji
Learn how one Seattle woodworker is pushing the design possibilities of the Japanese craft of shoji making at this free presentation.
Meeting Times
- Sat, 6/8/2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Sat, 6/8/2024
About
Shoji, the elegant sliding doors found in traditional Japanese homes, typically feature an intricate wooden lattice screen covered with white paper. Modern versions sometimes replace the white paper with prints of cherry blossoms, waves or other images. Len Cullum also makes shoji with wave designs in his Seattle shop. But the wave shapes aren't printed on paper; they are part of the intricate wooden lattice.
At the BARN woodworkers' monthly presentation for June, Cullum will discuss the thought process and design of his "The Wave" screen and the steps needed to make it. You can see more images of the project on his website.
In addition to building shoji screens and Japanese-style garden structures, architectural elements, doors, and furniture, Cullum also has written several articles for publication. His most recent, about building a box-style tansu using pinned finger joints and shop-made copper hardware, was the cover story for the March-April issue of Fine Woodworking magazine.
Details
- These monthly presentations are open to all, with no need to pre-register.
- Coffee and snacks will be provided.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights.
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