R. N. Goldthwaite has spent his whole life cultivating the skill and style embodied in Windsor Chair, functional and comfortable works of art.
Each chair is carefully crafted in traditional Windsor style by hand turning, carving, steam bending and finishing. Every Chair is custom-made to order with meticulous attention to detail. Each Western Reserve Windsor Chair features the fine finishing and hand craftsmanship of the the original Windosr chair and will add a unique blend of elegance and comfort to your home.
Chairs are available in, but not limited to the following styles:
Continuous Arm
Comb-Back
Sack-Back
Fan-Back
Settee
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Robert N. Goldthwaite Workshop
The Art of the Windsor Chair
By Robert N. Goldthwaite
February 11 – 15, 2008
Artist and chairmaker, Robert N. Goldthwaite, from Kent, Ohio, will share his masterful skills in chairmaking. The original methods of craftsmanship in the making of the Windsor Chair will be taught in this special class. Join this master craftsman in this special workshop where each student will craft his own chair during the five-day workshop.
Quality, Style, Craftsmanship
The strength and beauty of the Wendsor Chair lends an elegance to any room and offers a piece of heirloom quality that can be enjoyed today. Now is a great opportunity to create a heritage piece that will be passed on for generations.
The Gallery at Round Top is proud to sponsor The Art of the Windsor Chair workshop by Robert Goldthwaite. The workshop will be held in the Palmer Barn on historical Henkle Square in Round Top, Texas, on February 11 – 15, 2008. The hours of the workshop are 10 AM – 5 PM each day with evening hours for independent work.
Enjoy learning the original craft of chairmaking, hand turning, carving, steam bending and finishing, in the environment of this historical village in the heart of the gentle rolling hills of Texas. www.tpaf.org
This workshop is designed for all skill levels from the novice to the most advanced woodworker. This is a hands-on workshop and all materials and tools will be provided.
At the end of the week, each student will have completed one Sack Back chair.
Contact information: Karen Vernon
The Gallery at Round Top – 979-249-4119
www.thegalleryatroundtop.com – Email: kvernonart@aol.com or art@thegalleryatroundtop.com
Enrollment is highly limited. Workshop cost is $1500. In order to reserve your spot, a $500 deposit is required before January 15, 2008. Deposits should be mailed to:
The Gallery at Round Top
PO Box 311
Round Top, TX 78954
For housing and travel information contact Karen Vernon at 979-249-4119 or kvernonart@aol.com
