Center for Historic Trades at Colonial Fort Conde

 

Woodworking Instruction Classes

Learn about the history of this trade, the tools used (then & now), and of the furniture made. Classes are taught by instructor and woodworker, Scott Wetter, creator of the Mobile chapter of the non-profit, Society of American Period Furniture Makers, (SAPFM), a society dedicated to teaching the craft of historic fine furniture making. (see: www.SAPFM.org). Scott served on their national Board of Directors for 3 years and has also curated furniture exhibits and lectured on the topic at several venues in Mobile.

 

Spring 2024:

February 24: Make a Hanging Candle Box - SOLD OUT

March 23: Chisel & Plane Iron Sharpening Class - INFO & PURCHASE TICKETS

May 4: Chisel & Plane Iron Sharpening Class - INFO & PURCHASE TICKETS

As the center develops more classes will be added.

Learn:

Project Design             

Wood Selection Project Layout  

Tools of the trade

Tool Sharpening         

Wood Shaping

Joinery Selection         

Finish Preparation

Furniture Carving       

Finishing (various)

 

Center for Historic Trades is a program of Colonial Fort Conde / History Museum of Mobile & is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to teaching the skills of Early American Trades.