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Harry Felton Woodsmith
Slide Rock Lode
Lewistown, Montana
Teaching the Art of Rustic Furniture Making Using Traditional Hand Tools
 "All the pieces I make are original designs using traditional hand tools and local or recycled wood. Primitive, rustic, or traditional furniture making is the "old way" which I seek to follow. I have participated in 35 juried shows, teach workshops and am entirely self-taught. When I'm designing and creating my furniture I lose all track of time."
Harry Felton offers instruction for beginning, intermediate, and advanced woodworkers. Please contact Harry for workshop fees and additional information on workshops. Commissions accepted.
Click the "HARRY'S PHOTO GALLERY" link below
to view images of Harry's furniture.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
BASIC RUSTIC FURNITURE CRAFTING
Lewistown furniture maker, Harry Felton, teaches the craft of furniture building using traditional woodworking tools. Participants explore the history and design of hand made furniture and learn hand tool functions. They gain skill in their use, learn basic wood joinery with regard to function and design, and then practice making the joints. Each participant will design a wood bench or stool and cut, shape, plane, fit and assemble it, gaining confidence and learning to trust in their hands, eyes and artistic heart.
Felton has been teaching basic and advanced furniture making since 2003 and has exhibited his work in 37 juried shows throughout the Pacific Northwest. All his pieces are original designs made with traditional, hand tool craft and all woods used are local or recycled -- he knows them personally. Traditional, rustic, or primitive furniture is the "old way" Harry seeks to follow. The basic class is open to all levels of experience, and it's a great class for an adult to take with a younger person.
“BASIC” BENCH WORKSHOP
June 19-20, 2010
Class Location: Stumptown Art Studio
145 Central Avenue, Whitefish, Montana 59937* 406-862-5929
http://www.stumptownartstudio.org/
info@stumptownartstudio.org
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm with break for lunch (bring your own)
Class Size: Minimum 6 projects, Maximum 9
Ages: 15 and Up (younger students may attend with adult)
Cost*: $90 members; $100 non-members
All tools and materials supplied * Wear woodworking clothes and gloves
*Couples may work together on a project for the single price.
To Register: Call or email Stumptown Art Studio
CHAIR WORKSHOP
August 20-21-22, 2010
Class Location: Two Rivers Gallery
16 McLeod Street * PO Box 225 * Big Timber, MT 59011 * 406-932-4099
www.tworiversgallery.org
Hours: Friday,Saturday and Sunday, 9am-5pm with break for lunch (bring your own)
Class Size: Minimum 6 projects, Maximum 9
Ages: 15 and Up (younger students may attend with adult)
Cost*: Contact Harry Felton * Info below
All tools and materials supplied * Wear woodworking clothes and gloves
*Couples may work together on a project for the single price.
To Register: Call or email Two Rivers Gallery
UPCOMING ART SHOWS
Harry was the 2009 Winner of "Best in Show Craft" at this event!
July 2-3-4, 2010
LIVINGSTON DEPOT CENTER
23rd ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
Depot Rotary Park * Park Street * Next to the Depot in downtown Livingston
Hours: Friday, July 2nd 9am-6pm; Saturday, July 3rd 9am-6pm; Sunday, July 4th 10am-4pm
For more information contact Livingston Depot Center
PO Box 1319, Livingston, Montana 59047 * 406-222-2300 * livingstondepot@gmail.com
July 16-17-18, 2010
ART FAIR JACKSON HOLE 2010
Miller Park * Corner of Millward and Deloney Avenue * $3 per day
Established in 1965, Art Fair Jackson Hole (AFJH) brings diverse forms of art to a community that is rich in western history. Our summer Art Fairs are family-oriented events that feature up to 170 international, national and local artists, live music, food and snack booths and hands-on art activities. AFJH attracts enthusiastic members of the public from our immediate community and from across the nation who are interested in supporting the visual arts
Hours: Friday, July 16th 10-6pm; Saturday, July 17th 10-6pm; Sunday, July 18th 10am-4pm
For more information contact: Art Association of Jackson Hole
Attn: Amy Fradley, Art Fair Director * PO Box 1248 * Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: 307-733-8792; Fax: 307-733-6694 * Email: artistinfo@jhartfair.org
For more information:
Harry Felton * Slide Rock Lode * 406-538-8422 * harry_felton@msn.com
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