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Home Blog How much do you know about a Doric column?

August 6, 2011 By Al Navas

How much do you know about a Doric column?

 

I did not know much about a Doric column, or the Doric orders of classical architecture. I knew even less how they apply to the design work I do, as I was not trained as a woodworker (I learned it the hard way). But I learned a lot of the basics from George Walker during the Woodworking in America (WIA) conference in 2010. I am certain he can talk about the columns, and the intricacies of the Doric order, for days on end:

George Walker on design - the Doric column

George taught several sessions on Design in at least two conferences. Although he won’t be an instructor at the 2011 conference in Cincinnati, he will be working the SAPFM booth. You will have a chance to pick his brain, in person, and in a totally informal way.

That is what I find fascinating about the WIA conferences. As  woodworkers, we have a chance to meet and talk to people who have expertise beyond anything we have today, to help us grow in whatever we tackle in our craft.

This year, for example, the focus of the conference is joinery:

Popular Woodworking Magazine has gathered the top craftsmen working today to help you perfect your skills, particularly when it comes to joinery. You’ll get up-close-and-personal with these legends of woodworking during hands-on sessions that answer all your joinery questions.
Woodworking in America
Speakers page
I stole this from the WIA Speakers page. I invite you to read that page; based on the expertise of the presenters invited, we can again expect a terrific conference in 2011 — dare I predict the best yet?

Your plans?

  • Are YOU interested in Joinery as a main topic?
  • Do you struggle with some types of joinery more than others?
  • What is your favorite joinery to make boxes?

— Al Navas

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About Al Navas

I love working with wood, and sharing here on the blog. I also love designing items that my clients will love having in their homes and offices. Please let me know if you need a special piece to share with your loved ones. Freelance, Legal, and Community Interpreter. Love photography.

Comments

  1. julio Alonso says

    August 6, 2011 at 9:54 am

    I want to say my favorite joint when making boxes is twisted dovetails, for drawers half-blind dovetails, with sturdy tables the rising dovetail, to boards carcass I like finger joints. Well you know joinery is my favorite topic

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