In high school shop in Eagle Point, Ore., master clockmaker Ed Beacham spent a lot of time making boats to sail on the Rogue River. “The shop teacher wanted me to make something other than racing boats,” Beacham says. “He told me my assignment would be to make a grandfather clock.”
In high school shop in Eagle Point, Ore., master clockmaker Ed Beacham spent a lot of time making boats to sail on the Rogue River. “The shop teacher wanted me to make something other than racing boats,” Beacham says. “He told me my assignment would be to make a grandfather clock.”
When artist Jamee Linton moved to Portland five years ago, she chose the Rose City without visiting it.
When artist Jamee Linton moved to Portland five years ago, she chose the Rose City without visiting it.
Most children build forts and hideouts in their backyards, but when blacksmith Alan Flashing was 13, he built a forge. ”I wanted to make my own knife blades,” he says. “So I built a forge in our garage and backyard.”
Most children build forts and hideouts in their backyards, but when blacksmith Alan Flashing was 13, he built a forge. ”I wanted to make my own knife blades,” he says. “So I built a forge in our garage and backyard.”
In master cabinet and furnituremaker Dan Biasca’s “WOODEN KITCHENWARE” class, you’ll use hand tools to make a beautiful set of wooden salad utensils. After you complete that project, you can also make a wooden towel rack.
Find out about new materials and products at Neil Kelly’s REMODELING
SEMINARS, where design pros will lead you through different aspects of remodeling at Neil Kelly showrooms in the Portland-metro area and in Eugene, Ore.
Whether you’re wondering what style your old home is or how to renovate its kitchen, you’ll find the answers to your vintage-house question, at the 2ND ANNUAL OLD HOUSE FAIR, with programs and demonstrations on everything from period-authentic renovation to energy efficiency.
Discover the latest green home and garden products and services at the GREENER HOMES & GARDENS SHOW, with exhibits and workshops where you will learn how to design a native, sustainable garden, harvest rainwater and avoid pesticides. You’ll take home tips on wind, solar, biofuel and geothermal energy options to decrease your energy consumption.
