Saratoga Joinery

All Saratoga Joinery members are invited to come to the shop for an expert-led presentation followed by open discussion and problem solving. Members are encouraged to bring questions and/or projects that they'd like to share or get assistance on.

• Topic - A History of Woodworking in the 20^th Century: Joinery member and former professional woodworker Michael Gorchov will take us through a history of prominent woodworking style and artists through the 20^th century. In the early 1980’s Michael worked for famed artist George Nakashima. Michael has a wealth of knowledge regarding the various styles of the 20^th century. Topics and timeline will include: The Arts and Crafts movement; Danish traditional and international style post WWII; Contract furniture from makers like Herman Miller and Knoll; Studio Craft from makers like Nakashima and Sam Maloof; The guilds of the 1980’s including Bodger and Windsor; all the way up to current day shops and maker spaces. 

If you've got a topic idea or would like to present, let us know! Contact info@saratogajoinery.org.

This is a free event. Registration is required.