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Boatbuilding: Half Model Making
Posted September 19, 2019
There are two kinds of boat models. One is a historic replica you might see in a museum or made from a kit to assemble from a hobby store. Then there is the builder’s model, often called the Half Model because they are typically made to represent half of the boat, bisected vertically down the symmetrical plane.
Hello from Scandinavia
Posted August 28, 2019
I’ve been traveling now for 4 weeks and there are so many stories to tell. To begin this journey Peter Henrikson and I traveled to Bergen to meet up with Trond Oalaan.
Scandinavia – Blending Woodcarving and Broom-making
Posted August 15, 2019
Hello from Sweden! I’m exactly half way through my time abroad and I’ve already…
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Re-evaluating my Closet
Posted August 14, 2019
During the beginning of my artist residency, I was intently focused on creating a “Textile…
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Herring Skiffs
Posted July 19, 2019
Hello North House Blog followers! It has been pretty busy around here lately. Before the Wooden Boat…
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Building a Skjelter
Posted July 2, 2019
North House is bustling with the excitement of summer. Campus has been packed with classes and…
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Trip to the Southeast
Posted June 20, 2019
Throughout my time as an artisan, people have often asked if I’ve been certain places or met…
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Wool, the Full Experience
Posted June 7, 2019
One of my favorite weekends of the year is the annual, Wool, The Full Experience class at North…
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Cedar Canvas Canoe Building and Restoration
Posted May 24, 2019
Crafters: I hope spring is treating you well. In my estimation it's still winter here in…
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The Finishing Touch: Color
Posted May 9, 2019
I was working on a project with my friend Jim yesterday and we were discussing woodworking finishes.…
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