Windsor Chairmaker Curtis Buchanan Returns to Highland Woodworking

PR Log (Press Release) – Jul 24, 2008 – Join Highland Woodworking in a rare opportunity to participate with internationally renowned Windsor Chairmaker Curtis Buchanan.   From Comb Back to Continuous Arm Windsor's Curtis has garnered a reputation as one of the top chair makers in the country. Curtis Buchanan classes are treasured events in the world of chairmaking and Highland Woodworking is pleased to extend its legacy of bringing fine chair makers like Michael Dunbar and Sam Maloof to burgeoning craftsmen.  

Windsor Week will begin on Friday, 9/19/2008 with a Lecture and Demonstration on Milk Paint Finishes.  Curtis will demystify the application methods of Milk Paint that will allow for a successful and easily achieved authentic paint finish. Saturday 9/20/2008, Curtis will guide students through a full day demonstration of how a Comb Back Windsor Chair is constructed.  A fast paced seminar, Curtis will demonstrate the use of traditional hand tools and construction methods in making spindles, arm rail and comb (headrest), and shield-style carved seat for a comb back Windsor chair.  The core of the week is 09/21 - 09/27/08, “Make a Comb Back Chair - Workshop with Curtis Buchanan”, under Curtis’ guidance students will complete their own Comb Back Windsor Chair, ready to be taken home and finished.  

Highland Woodworking is offering a unique opportunity to fully immerse oneself in the Windsor Chair World – lead by a true Master Craftsman, a full and rich curriculum, from milk paint finish to completion of a chair.

Highland Woodworking, Atlanta, GA USA is a purveyor of fine woodworking tools and supplies with a 30 year reputation for quality tools and service. It is the exclusive source of the Wood Slicer Resawing Bandsaw blade, voted by Fine Woodworking Magazine as the best resaw blade available.  Highland Woodworking is a trusted source of woodworking education and information. A schedule of woodworking classes and detailed product information is available at highlandwoodworking.com. Highland Woodworking 1045 N. Highland Ave., Atlanta, GA 800-241-6748.