Fine Museum Quality Miniatures since 1996

Current Miniature Shaker Furniture and Room Box Workshops

Occasionally I will offer workshops to build certain items, generally

room boxes, and usually associated with miniature shows. Those items,

dates and locations are provided here. Club or dealer workshops can be arranged. I will be doing only two workshops this year:

The Chicago International Show April 14 & 15, 2010

and

The Sturbridge, Mass show, June 4 &5

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The Chicago International Show

This year I will be doing a unique room box which is designed to be customized by

each participant. Students will make a basic room box that can be made into

dozens of different rooms; doctors office, dentists office, lawyers lyre, country

kitchen, post office, RR station, Laundromat! If you can dream it up we can make

it here. The box will be pre-cut solid pine with dovetailed corners and include

sliding Plexiglas dust covers. We’ll build in windows, and a door if desired, add

wide board flooring, and exposed beamed ceiling. Standard options include tin

panel wall covering, feathered edged paneling and a host of other materials. Students who register choose their desired theme ahead of time and each student will custom

make their room box in consultation with Ken. Early registration is recommended

to allow plenty of time to acquire and prepare all necessary materials. Lighting is

optional and available Tons of great finishing and detailing techniques will be shared. Box size will be 14" wide x 8" deep x 9" high.

Registration cut off date will be March 1st. 2010

Register here

Here is a sample of the basic room box and one possible variation.

Unlimited variations are possible

Miniature Shaker Furniture and Room Box Workshops .

This will be a two day workshop. The cost will be $395.

Furnishings are not included.

Miniature Shaker Furniture and Room Box Workshops

Same room box - two versions - let your mind wander!

The Sturbridge, Mass show

June 4th, 2010

A one and one half day workshop

Friday June 4th and Saturday morning June 5th

(Although most will finish in one day)

In this workshop I will be guiding the students to make this classic pie safe that looks great in any setting from the 1850's to present day interiors.

All parts are pre-cut and guaranteed to fit for a perfect finished piece. The door tins are pre-punched and the students will learn how to finish the

wood and metal with a wonderful aged patina. The wood finish can be a matter of student choice, either natural or a stained wash of authentic color

guided by my many years of finishing experience. Beginner to advanced students are welcome and all pieces will be finished in the workshop.

This workshop has limited space and will not be repeated so sign up early.

Register by credit card here

Register by check to: Ken Byers 609 Shields St. San Francisco, CA 94132