Artistic Roots

Monday, September 24, 2012

Table Class Scheduled for November 2012

We have two more spots for a series of weekend classes to build this versatile little cherry side table:

This series of classes begin Saturday Nov. 11 and spans 2 weekends with an optional third weekend if we need extra time. There is a maximum class size of three, so you will get lots of personal instruction and I will walk you through each step from start to finish. At the end of the class you will take home your completely table that you built entirely yourself! The following and more will be covered:

Dimensioning Wood

Mortise & Tenon Joinery

Leg tapering

Finishing techniques

$325 including all materials needed.
Email or call for details on dates and times.
Eric
info@ericjohnsonsfurniture.com
(603)726-4980

Friday, June 1, 2012

Veterans come and try your hand at dovetails

Hello all,

If you are a Veteran, or someone you know is a Veteran, we wanted to share an exciting opportunity with you!

The co-operative Gallery Artistic Roots in downtown Plymouth, NH is sponsoring free classes and demonstrations throughout 2012 for Veterans as a way to say "thank you" for all your service and commitment to America!

Eric Johnson will be offering dovetail demonstrations and an opportunity for participants work hands on learning dovetails Saturday, June 9th at Artistic Roots in downtown Plymouth. We would love to have you stop by and join him! You can find directions athttp://www.artisticroots.com/contact.php

Please share this with your family, friends and neighbors who have Served in the Armed Forces. Also, you can see a complete listing of all the demonstrations and classes offered at http://www.artisticroots.com/

Hope to see you there & a special thank you for your service!

Eric & Debbie Johnson

www.ericjohnsonsfurniture.com

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

2nd Annual Artistic Roots Plant Sale

Monday, April 9, 2012

Additional Frame Class Added to Schedule--April 28

Thanks to all that have shown interest in the frame class! Due to a high level of interest, we have added a second frame class for Saturday, April 28. We have two spots left, so email or call right away if you are interested. Here are the details:

Build a furniture quality Picture Frame—1 Day Class

* Learn mitering and spline joinery is this one-day class.

Max. 4 Students $50

Saturday, April 28: 9:00 to finish Lunch provided or bring your own

Once the April classes are complete, I will be taking a break from classes for the summer, so watch for our fall Schedule which should appear sometime mid-summer!

Remember to mention that you learned about this class through AR and part of your fee will go to support the teaching mission at Artistic Roots.

Thanks for all those that have given the classes a try! I am learning from you and hopefully you are learning from me as well!

Until next time,

Eric

Eric Johnson's Furniture
Maker of Antique Reproduction Furniture
Campton, NH
View my latest projects and conversation at www.ejfurniture.typepad.com
Visit my Website at www.ericjohnsonsfurniture.com

(603)726-4980

Friday, March 30, 2012

A Grabiek in support of Public Television

Illustrator, fly-tier, teacher and Artistic Roots Cooperative member, Tom Grabiek is donating one of his pieces to the New Hampshire Public Television 2012 Spring Auction, May 4-13, 2012.

The illustration titled, "Baranov" is a matted and framed signed print, and could possibly be selected for the special on-line preview group.

Tom has been a fisherman since he was a young boy. He's been tying flies for 50 years, and illustrating flies for over 3o. His wife Kathy does the calligraphy that sometimes accompanies the illustrations.

If any other artists would like to support New Hampshire Public Television, they can contact the organization directly.

Monday, March 26, 2012

Dear Veterans, Thank you for your service.

To show our appreciation, we are offering you free art classes, demonstrations and workshops starting mid-April 2012. The schedule and more information coming soon on our website.

Our principal sponsors are the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and Meredith Village Savings Bank.

We would also like to thank Laconia Savings Bank for their sponsorship, and Bruce Bouley for all his advice and assistance. We would like to acknowledge Cheryl Johnson, who was the moving force behind this project.