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Renowned French Furniture Maker, Christine Boulin
JK Chicago presents: renowned French furniture designer, Christine Boulin.
Course 1: Introduction to Cardboard Furniture
Classes available beginning January 2010
→ Download and print the registration form for Course 1 here.
During the 6 weeks of this class Christine will guide you through the techniques of designing and building cardboard furniture. Models will be proposed.
The steps we will cover are:
• principles for designing a piece of furniture
• cutting with a jigsaw
• methods of assembly with cardboard
Class Dates and Times:
Session 1: Tuesdays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. January 12, 19, 26 and February 2, 9, 16
Session 2: Thursdays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. January 7, 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11
Session 3: Tuesdays, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. March 9, 16, 23, 30 and April 6, 13
Session 4 : Thursdays, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. March 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 8, 15
Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 4 are beginner classes of 6 weeks each where students will learn the basics of making a piece of furniture. The cost of $360 includes all the material (except the finishing). Tuition is due upon registration.
At the end of the class each participant will take home and keep the furniture they have created. No particular skills are required for the class.
Registration/Payment Information
The course fee is $360. Make checks payable to: Furnyboard and mail with the registration form to: Christine Boulin, c/o JK Chicago, 1800 W. Cuyler Ave., IL 60613.
For information call Christine at: 312-342-2811
Course 2: Intermediate Cardboard Furniture
Students will choose their own projects and will be provided professional assistance in design and construction. New students must complete the introductory Course 1 offered by Christine Boulin.
All students will be responsible for providing cardboard; all other material for cutting and assembling is provided. For information and registration call 312-342-2811.
Registration/Payment Information
Shop time is $10.00 per hour, to be paid in advance in blocks of 20 hours. Make checks payable to: Furnyboard and mail with the registration form to: Christine Boulin, c/o JK Chicago, 1800 W. Cuyler Ave., IL 60613.
All students will be able to take home and keep the furniture at the conclusion of the course. Classes will be held in the JK Chicago workshop, located at 1800 W. Cuyler Ave., in Ravenswood.