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A Demilune Table
Tom regularly hosts Online Courses which are recorded LIVE so you have the option of asking questions as the sessions progresses, step-by-step through the build. Watch live or later, the Course sessions you purchase are available to you watch at your convenience, indefinitely. There’s no limits to your access.
The current Demilune Table Course started February 3rd and goes 7 Sessions which run Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm ET and Saturday at 10 am ET (unless otherwise noted) for 90-120 min each. They can be viewed live or later. It’s never too late to join in. More details provided below.
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Course Description
The demilune, from the French “half-moon” is by definition semi-circular in shape, but the term is often stretched to include the elliptical form. Such is the case with this classically modern class project.
Inherently space-efficient, this demilune could work well in a hallway, foyer, or standing alone as both a function and decorative element. This table, moderately sized at 16” deep in the center, 42” long, and 30” high, could also serve as an occasional writing or laptop desk if desired.
An exercise in well-integrated, subtly curved and shaped elements, this elliptical demilune provides a wonderful framework to develop and construct a table that would be right at home in the studio furniture movement.
This Course is full of methods, approaches and techniques for working in the more technically challenging world of the curved line. You will not only develop confidence to move away from straight lines, but you will build your own demilune with which to adorn your home, or give away with love,
Dimensions: 16” deep at center, 42” wide, 30” high
Topics include:
- Design approaches
- Making curved forms
- Lamination techniques
- Mortise and tenon joinery
- Bridle joint joinery into curved shapes
- Bandsaw and shaping methods
- Finishing considerations
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Yes, by purchasing it individually from the Order Page. Purchase the Course and Plans Bundle and save some money, or buy them separately.
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