New work and new designs by Darrell Peart
Introduction
Recently (July 2010) Darrell Peart was nominated one of the Top Eight Furniture Designers in the world!
Darrell's Greene and Greene Details classes fill fast and there is always a lot of discussion of design in the class. Design is also one of Darrell's favorite topics.
Class Description
This one-day master class introduces you to furniture design from the perspective of Darrell Peart. Darrell's style is heavily influenced by, among others, Greene & Greene. The class will cover a basic discussion of the rules of balance and proportion.
Several pieces of classic furniture will be analyzed to understand how a good design works. It is Darrell’s belief however, that the rules of design, while helpful in the beginning, will eventually inhibit the creative process.
Strategies will be given to help students develop their own intuition and encourage their inspiration.
Tools:
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Clutch Pencil, leads (we recommend HB or 2H) and sharpener
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Drawing pad (14x17" or 18x24")
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Good eraser
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Drafting shield
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24" ruler (as a straight edge)
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Digital Camera - feel free to take pictures during the class
More about this class
You can read more on Darrell's thinking about design here:
Prerequisites
As a prerequisite, students are requested to purchase William H Varnum’s (1916) book “Arts & Crafts Design” and read chapters 1-5 prior to class.
Students are then asked to design a piece of furniture using Varnum’s principles and bring the drawings to class for discussion.
Class Information and Registration
Class starts at 9:00am
Please read our What to Expect page for general information about the School.
Please also read our Registration Policy.
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Class size: |
15 |
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Cost: |
$135 |
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Materials Charge: |
None |
Coming Classes:
When you click on the Register link you will be able to register for the class or, if the class is full, sign up for the wait list.
