On Sunday, October 14 I will be demonstrating early 18th century joinery at Mount Pleasant during the fall Harvest Festival along with demonstrations of apple pressing, beer making, candle making, and weaving. The Dill Pickle Old Time Orchestra will provide accompaniment and Yards Brewery Company will be there for a beer tasting. You heard right, … Continue reading HARVEST FESTIVAL AT MOUNT PLEASANT
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“I would like to carve my novel in a piece of wood.” Georges Simenon
On October 6th and 7th I will have the pleasure of teaching a woodcarving workshop at the Old Mill Cabinet Shoppe in York, Pennsylvania. This workshop will provide instruction in the fundamentals of woodcarving that can be applied to many historic styles. It is designed to build confidence in drawing and designing for woodcarving and … Continue reading “I would like to carve my novel in a piece of wood.” Georges Simenon
“I never did a day’s work in my life, it was all fun.” Thomas Alva Edison
My projects at Mount Pleasant have been completed. The chimneypiece frieze and tympanum applique have had two layers of oil paint applied, a primer coat and top coat that is close to, but does not exactly match the color of the rest of the woodwork of the room which was re-painted in 1994. The new … Continue reading “I never did a day’s work in my life, it was all fun.” Thomas Alva Edison
“The understanding eye sees the maker’s fingerprints. They are evident in every detail … Leave Fingerprints.” James Krenov
The Philadelphia Museum of Art today announced a new on-line resource - "In Proportion to the Trouble: Considering Mount Pleasant". All of the entries found here are included at the new site, several new entries have been added and the new site will continue to be updated coming months with new information about the history … Continue reading “The understanding eye sees the maker’s fingerprints. They are evident in every detail … Leave Fingerprints.” James Krenov
“Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” Aesop
Some things to be thankful for... Those that came before you Accidental survivals There are still those who can teach you how to hew a log and split a shingle That people take their camera with them everywhere Busy, bustling times And times for contemplation
In Proportion to the Trouble 