May 21, 7:00 pm

@ The Studio

John Sheridan: The Mortise, the Tenon, and Beyond

Prior to moving to Portland, our colleague, John Sheridan, was the owner for the Grew‑Sheridan Studio in San Francisco, where he inspired students for over 30 years. Prior to founding the studio, John taught at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. On May 21, he brings his many years of creativity and experience in furniture to our monthly meeting. John has chosen what might be considered a rather commonplace topic: the mortise and tenon joint. Almost all of us know what a mortise and tenon joint is, and some of us have made them. But, like many of the common things in life, their simplicity can be the basis of a thing of beauty and versatility in the hands of a master.

Mortise and tenon joints were used at least 7,000 years ago in China. Before the use of nails and screws, mortise and tenon joints were used because of their strength and reliability. The most common disadvantage of the joint is that it is intimidating to beginners. The good news is that the fear of this joint is misplaced. John’s presentation will review the design and the technique of making the joint.

Please join us at either the Guild Annex or on Zoom at 7:00 on Tuesday, May 21. Click here to Zoom

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