Class

Arts & Crafts Style: Greene & Greene Details

$39.99

At a Glance:

In-depth Instruction; over 204 mins
On-demand video access anytime
Bonus downloadable PDF resources
Access to class Q&A

Item: W00572E

Description

Description

Learn the history behind this popular style of Arts and Crafts design from Greene & Greene expert Dale Barnard. Then, jump into your first decorative detail: cloud lifts. Use cloud lift patterns, cut accurate shapes, smooth cut marks and more, for a beautiful addition to any piece. Next, create elegant ebony plugs to hide screw holes or as a purely decorative element. Get helpful tips for cutting square mortises, using a mortise machine and achieving clean edges with punches. Then, add gorgeous detail to your tabletop with breadboard ends and decorative splines. Plus, learn a new way to make breadboard ends with ease. Lighten up with pierced aprons as you work with a collar on your router and learn how to remove router burns in a flash. Add continuity and beauty to tables and chairs with low-leg indents, and craft flawlessly fitting finger joints. You’ll even make and install uniquely Greene & Greene cabinetry accents: sculpted drawer handles!

Class Sessions

Class Overview & Cloud Lifts

Class Overview & Cloud Lifts

25:32

Meet your instructor, woodworker and professional instructor Dale Barnard, as he offers a history into the distinctive Greene & Greene style that adds a touch of East Asian aesthetic to the Arts and Crafts movement. Learn about the seven distinctive and quintessential design details you'll tackle in this class, then jump right into your first: cloud lifts. Use a template and gather professional tips for using a bandsaw, rasp and a spindle sander. Find out what to do if you experience router burn and learn about the other ways you can create cloud lifts, including using a Forstner bit.

Ebony Plugs

32:11

Discover the history behind ebony plugs and how they have been used not only as a colorful accent, but also for covering up screws or dowels. Learn how to make a mortise with a hand drill and a punch. Then, make your plugs as you refine your cut measurements on a piece of inexpensive poplar before moving on to ebony. Gather tips for creating a perfect pillow top as Dale demonstrates proper techniques for sanding, cutting and back beveling your plugs.

Breadboard Ends & Splines

Breadboard Ends & Splines

40:43

Make a tabletop that showcases this classic Greene & Greene style as Dale shows you how to construct your breadboard with traditional proud ends and ebony splines. Explore how wood movement will affect your tabletop and how to construct the top to accommodate changing seasons. Pick up professional techniques for creating mortises and tenons as well as several troubleshooting tips for diagnosing and adjusting tenons that don't fit just right. Discover how to cut the groove for your spline using a router and how to create a custom plywood pattern for your spline.

Pierced Aprons

18:43

Add a bit of lightness and elegance to your table aprons as you learn how to create classic Greene & Greene pierced aprons. Use a pattern and your router to create these openings as you work with a router collar and a pattern jig. Dale offers advice for what type of router bits to use as well as how to make a custom jig. See how to line up your pattern and learn how to avoid tearaway and router burnout. Then, using your collared bit, create a cloud lift on your apron using a pattern jig.

Low-Leg Indents

Low-Leg Indents

20:11

Delve into this decorative and distinctive accent you create using a custom jig built according to the plans included in your class materials. You won't believe how quickly you can add this styling to any chair or table leg as you rout at a graduated angle, leaving the appearance that your accent fades right into the leg. Dale also leads a discussion on the different ways to avoid and remove router burns.

Finger Joints

36:30

Discover the characteristics of the traditional finger joint as Dale offers design advice for the size and shape of your joints. Learn how to make sure your round-over is proportional for your piece and use the schematics in your class materials to build a custom jig to cut out your pieces. Then, master two ways to rasp your corner details. Finally, add the pegs and learn additional methods for making your finger joints.

Sculpted Drawer Handles

Sculpted Drawer Handles

29:55

Learn how Greene & Greene designed their drawer handles and how that changed depending on the room in the house. Then, create your own as you learn to make an undercut using a cove box bit. Learn how you can use an edge sander to sculpt the round-overs on your pull and use a rasp to shape the ends. Don't have an edge sander? No problem! Dale will tell you how you can use a belt sander or even a rasp to achieve the same result!

Your Instructor

Dale Barnard

Dale Barnard has been named one of the top woodworkers in the country by Popular Woodworking magazine. During his expansive career, he has worked in the fields of carpentry, home building, cabinetry, architectural millwork, antique repair and craftsmen furniture. His work has been featured on HGTV's Modern Masters. Dale also owns and operates the Barnard Woodworking School out of his shop in Paoli, Indiana.

Dale Barnard

Bonus Material

FAQs

Can I purchase a class to keep in my collection?

Yes, we do have a Shop where you can purchase classes to keep. Our Shop items are located under the Shop Tab.

How do I know what the Class covers?

Every Class has a free Preview video you can watch, to give you a flavor of the Instructor and the skills or project that will be covered. In addition, the Overview tab includes a thorough written description of the Class. And finally, each Class Session has a brief written summary of the content in that Session, including the length of each Session video. You will get a good feel for the Class content by reviewing these resources.

Do I have to be a Member of Craftsy to purchase a Class?

No you don’t. While Premium Members will receive regular offers for special deals on Craftsy content, Classes are not reserved exclusively for Members. If you buy a Class as a non-member, we’re sure you’d also enjoy having access to our full library of great projects and articles as a Member, so give it a try.

How do I purchase a Class?

First you should decide that the Class is what you want. Review the Class Preview video and the various written descriptions of the Class and each Session before you purchase, so you have a good understanding of the Class content. When you’re ready to purchase and gain access to the Class, simply click the “Add to Cart” button, and proceed through the Checkout process.

How do I access/view my Class?

Once you’ve paid, you can access/view your Class by going to the MY ACCOUNT section of Craftsy. The MY ACCOUNT link is in the upper right-hand area of the website. Within your MY ACCOUNT, a section labeled “My Content” is where the class you purchased will appear, including a link to watch the video of your Class. You’ll also receive an email confirmation after your purchase, which will include a link to view your Class. You can access your Class as many times as you wish, and you’ll never lose access to your Account information. Just be sure to “Log In” for access to MY ACCOUNT.

Do I have to take the Class right away?

No. Any Class you buy will be accessible to you always. You can view your Class whenever you want, and you can view individual Sessions in whatever order you like.

Is there a limit on the times I can view my Class?

No. Your access never expires. You can view any Class you purchase as many times as you want, whenever you want.

Can I view a Class on my tablet device or mobile phone?

No problem. Most newer-model smartphones or other mobile/tablet devices with an internet connection are able to play the Class videos. Simply Log In to Craftsy, and you can view any Class you’ve bought through the MY ACCOUNT section. Or, you can click on the “View Class” link within the email confirmation you’ll receive upon your purchase.

How do I get access to the Bonus Materials for the Class?

Until you purchase a Class, the Bonus material (any extra videos, download materials, etc.) will not be accessible. Once you purchase a Class, and go to view your Class, each individual Bonus element is accessible by simply clicking on each item. You’ll find the Bonus Materials directly below your main Class viewer frame. You can access the bonus materials as many times as you like and/or save them to your device.

How does the Class Q&A Resource benefit work?

Once you purchase any Class, within the Class viewing page, you’ll have access to post a question, comment or tip in the Class Discussions. This is not a “live chat,” but Craftsy contributors will answer posted questions and provide tips regularly. You can also view other Class participants’ questions and input to take part in this virtual dialogue among others who have taken the Class and are willing to share tips, answers, or ideas.

Can I print out Class details?

For any Bonus Material that is a PDF Download, yes you can. Just click on the icon/button for the Bonus element you want and print with your local printer.

What are PDF downloads?

These are simply documents, plans, or written materials that are formatted in a way to print out and retain for reference. By simply clicking on the icon/link for any PDF Download that is included with a Class, you can print that document on your own printer or simply view the contents on your computer/mobile device.

Are there any system requirements to view the Class video content?

Your Class video content is best when viewed on a computer manufactured in the past couple of years with a good broadband Internet connection (not dialup). We also highly recommend using the latest version of Firefox, Safari, or Chrome as your Internet Browser, though recent versions of Internet Explorer will work as well. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 x 768 or larger.

Why do you need my email?

We need it to acknowledge your purchase of a Class, and send you a confirmation of your transaction. Also, to maintain your permanent access to the Class videos, you’ll need to Log In to craftsy.com. We guarantee that we will not share your email with any third parties. You may receive email updates from Craftsy from time to time, with details of new Classes and updates. You can easily unsubscribe when you receive any email.

Can I get a refund if I don’t like the Class?

Because you’ll have full access to all the materials and content that is presented in the Class immediately, we can’t offer a refund after purchase. Please review the Class Preview video and the various written descriptions of the Class and each Session before you purchase, so you have a good understanding of the Class content.

How do I contact Craftsy?

If your question is about the Class content, please use the Contact Us Link – and you'll receive feedback from the Class Instructor. Even your fellow Class participants may jump in to offer tips and advice from their experience. If you have other questions or need help, you can email us at craftsy@program-director.net or call us toll-free, at 1-888-891-7203 . Customer Service Representatives will be available Monday-Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central time, excluding normal holidays.

Explore Classes by Dale Barnard

You may be interested in