Brian
Boggs Chairshop
Apprenticeship
Beginning
March 2006, Brian Boggs Chairmakers will be accepting an apprentice
to work in Brian's workshop in Berea, Kentucky. To make this apprenticeship
accessible to as many people as possible, three apprenticeships
will be offered each year. Two of these apprenticeships will run
for three months and one will run for six months. The first three-month
apprenticeship will be available from March to May of 2006 with
the second running from June to August. A six-month apprenticeship
will be offered from September to February. Brian's workshop offers
the unique opportunity to be involved with fine furniture making
from log to finished product. The successful applicant will gain
experience in the following areas:
|
Log selection |
Sawmill operation |
| Wood
drying |
Steam
bending |
| Stock
preparation |
Machine
maintenance |
| Precision
machining |
Joinery |
| Turning |
Hand
tool skills |
| Seat
weaving |
Finishing |
| Marketing |
Shipping |
The
applicant selected will be given an apartment to live in for the
period of his or her apprenticeship along with a stipend of $100
per week. Apprentices will be covered by workers' compensation while
on the job and will be given a limited amount of shop time to work
on their own projects.
Anyone
interested should send a résumé, along with a cover
letter stating the reasons for his/her interest in this opportunity,
to Brian Boggs Chairmakers, 118 Lester Street, Berea, KY 40403,
or by e-mail to info@brianboggschairs.com.
A refundable $500 deposit is required upon selection.
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