October 16-17, 2027

Design by Hand & Eye: Mastering Curves

with George Walker

$575

$35 material fee payable to George

About this Workshop

This class is for anyone who liked to color outside the lines as a child, or secretly wanted to. Mastering curves opens an entirely new world of possibilities in furniture design. After all, the sweetest distance between two points is a fair curve. Working with curves can be intimidating. Without a clear understanding of what makes a curve flow, it is easy to end up with a design that looks awkward or cartoonish. Through a series of practical exercises, students will break curved lines down and discover what is happening beneath the surface. Participants will begin to see curves on a deeper level, allowing them to better understand and interpret the shapes found in furniture, nature, and even vintage sports cars. No formal art training is required to draw fair curves and flowing lines. Students will learn timeless techniques based on old-school artisan geometry, giving them the confidence to create curves that flow and vibrate with life. The workshop will conclude with a small project that allows students to put their new design skills into practice.

Key Points

  • Understand how different curves have different functions
  • Understand how curved surfaces impact light and shadow
  • Learn how curved lines can amp up or soften a form
  • How to play with combinations of curves
  • How to deconstruct an existing curved form to unlock its secrets
  • How to draw fair curves using simple tools
  • How to refine a curved line to make it resonate

About the Instructor

George Walker

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ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Design by Hand & Eye: Mastering Curves with George Walker

October 16-17, 2027

$575.00

Online Registration Starts December 1, 2026

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