Step into the world of traditional marquetry and explore methods that have been used by cabinetmakers for centuries. In this five-day workshop, Frank will guide students through a wide range of historic techniques for cutting, assembling, shading, inlaying, and finishing decorative veneer work. The emphasis of this class is on working directly with traditional hand tools and materials. Students will begin with Boulle-style packet cutting using a fret saw and bird’s-mouth cutting board, then progress through a variety of techniques, including traditional English paterae, sand shading, colored mastic, stringing, and inlay. As the week progresses, students will explore more advanced applications, including double-bevel marquetry used in lettering, geometric designs, and pictorial marquetry. Frank will use thicker, shop-sawn veneers and discuss how historic veneer preparation differs from much of the commercially produced veneer available today. Frank will also bring a reproduction of an eighteenth-century frame treadle saw for students to try during the week. This is a special opportunity to use a rare but highly effective tool. Students will not only learn how to cut marquetry, but also how to take their work through the complete process—from selecting and preparing veneer to assembling, inlaying, scraping, and preparing the finished surface. Throughout the week, students will develop a deeper understanding of both the techniques and artistry behind traditional marquetry while building a foundation they can apply to furniture, boxes, panels, and other decorative work.