woodworking

PROFILES IN WOODWORKING: JULIA BONNHEIM I was bound to come to the foundations class as soon as I saw the website. I wanted an opportunity to explore the craft of woodworking in a context where my questions could be asked and answered and where I'd be working on my own projects. I'm drawn to the handcrafted life. I like creating the world around me from scratch- understanding the beginnings of a thing, and appreciating the end result for the effort that it took. I didn't want to learn how to machine the wood, I wanted to know how to reach completion based on my own skill. The wood itself is what inspires me; the beauty of the grain. I'm also inspired by people who are capable. I love it when someone takes the simplest of tools and a piece of wood and emerges with something that's elegant and refined. I'm intrigued by the skill and craftsmanship of people throughout history, drawn towards the old tools, and the people today who are creating i...