2011 Fall Seminar

We are pleased to announce that world renowned, award winning artist, Paul Schurch is teaching our fall seminar. Paul has been a perpetual winner at the Design In Wood show and continues to amaze with his marquetry and furniture design. Paul is recognized throughout the world as a master artist. Lately Paul has been interested in teaching furniture design techniques along with veneering and marquetry. Paul’s artist statement follows;

The furniture I create is inspired by my connection to, and observation of nature. I see my furniture as an amalgam of classically influenced styles and contemporary shapes, playful imagery and exotic materials. My challenge is to bring these elements together, and create from them a story that works. This is where my creativity is expressed and where I thrive. I am excited by the prospect of reinterpreting timeless concepts in a fresh and unique manner. I feel I am doing so by taking the art of marquetry beyond its former confines, and by occasionally using stone, gem and shell inlay in my images. My intention is to create pieces of integrity, including beauty and function.” This promises to be a great seminar. You will not find a better deal anywhere.