Scribing 1: Post to Stone
In traditional Japanese carpentry most structural posts rest on a foundation stone.
In this one day class we will explore the ways one would connect post and stone. The central technique of this class is how to carve to fit the base of the post to the contours of the foundation stone. The day will be filled with demonstrations, discussion of proportions along with applications and of course a lot of hands on practice! The practice time will focus on scribing/carving to/fitting a square or natural round post to a stone. You will take away a firm grasp of this important skill in the context of Japanese carpentry.
At class there will be an additional $40 materials fee required for each student.
Prerequisites
Required: Sharpening with Japanese Waterstone Or some sharpening experience. You can also rent a sharp chisel from Mokuchi.
Recommended: Japanese Saws: Get a Grip
Tools
Required
240mm ryoba saw
12mm(1/2”) bench chisel
at least one Japanese scribing chisel/soto maru nomi. 6,9 or 12mm. 1/4”,3/8” or 1/2”
hammer, square, pencil, eraser.
scribing tool, compass or dividers.
Recommended
Sashigane (Japanese square)
Contact Mokuchi to purchase tools. As a Japanese tool retailer Mokuchi provides guidance on selecting tools and a student discount.
Time & Location: TBD, 9am - 5:30pm, Ashland, Oregon
# of Students: 6 maximum
