Beginnners Floral Marquetry

Experience Level: ANY

Instructor: Albert Kleine (Instagram)

Class Size: 6 Students

Sessions: 2 sessions at 6-8(ish) hours each

This course will be in person in Laurel, MD

Floral Marquetry by Albert Kleine

Course Description

This course is an introduction to marquetry- the practice of inlaying wood veneers to create images. While marquetry can be done with modern power tools such as CNCs and scroll saws, this class is focused on traditional methods of double-bevel marquetry using only hand tools. 
The first session will be focused on theory and process. We will discuss the geometry of double-bevel marquetry, go over the tools and materials, and get you started with proper sawing technique. By the end of this session, you’ll be able to inlay a piece of veneer into a backer veneer – the basic building block of all marquetry work. 
In the second session, we will work together hands-on using the skills we learned to create a simple floral pattern. We’ll also cover more advanced techniques like layering pieces, optimizing grain orientation, sand-shading, and considering oxidation and shrinkage for you to take your marquetry to the next level. 
While this course is designed for beginners, you will learn all of the techniques you need to dive into the art and create more complex projects. Some experience with woodworking is helpful, bt certainly not necessary – all skill levels are welcome! 

 

Tools Needed

All tools will be provided for use. If you have a preference on tools or want to bring your own, you can! We will be using: 
-A few #69 drill bits (like this
-A couple dozen (yes dozen) 2/0 fret saw blades (like this)
-Deep through fret saw (Eclipse brand is good and affordable) 
-Sawing Donkey
-Small Hammer
-Pin vise like This.
 

Course Cost*

 $300 – Includes materials, lunch both days and dinner on the first day

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Course Dates

July 26th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. EST to 5:00 p.m. EST & July 27th, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. EST to 3:00 p.m. EST
 

This course will be hosted in person at Albert Kleine’s shop in suburban D.C./Baltimore. The Shop is just a few minutes off I-95 between D.C. and Baltimore, and is a short drive from BWI airport/rail station. (The address will be shared after your registration is confirmed) 

We’ll have plenty of snacks and drinks on hand, and students will have access to a full kitchen for their needs. There are plenty of coffee shops, convenience stores, etc. within walking distance, including a really great ice cream shop that is a mandatory visit.

We’ll break for lunch both days, and at the end of the first day, all students will be invited to join Albert and his family/friends for dinner.

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