Hosted by the ICAA Florida Chapter | Submitted for AIA Approval
For this in-depth tour, Owner & CEO Matt Riley will guide you through the entire process of bringing architectural millwork to life – from raw material to finished work – highlighting the standards, techniques, and decision-making that define their approach to classical craftsmanship and modern production methods, in order to achieve a truly monumental result.
The behind-the-scenes experience will include interaction with highly-skilled craftsmen & women, as well as in-depth educational segments. Topics will include the properties of lumber and veneer—covering species characteristics, stability, and material movement—along with lumber selection and milling, where raw stock is evaluated and prepared for precision work. The program will also highlight architectural carving, examining ornament, proportion, and the role of hand craftsmanship in classical architectural expression. And finally, a look at specialty processes for fine architectural finishes.
The tour will conclude with lunch and social time in Thomas Riley Artisans’ Guild’s “client experience center”, with more time for Q&A.
This course is hosted by an ICAA Chapter. Please check the Chapter website or contact the Chapter directly for the most up-to-date details including dates, times, and pricing.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1) Gain a deeper understanding of wood crafting trades and skills including their historical and contemporary applications.
2) Develop an appreciation for wood and carpentry as a fundamental consideration in the design of a classical composition, and the capacity of traditional details in woodwork to enrich classical architectural composition.
3) Identify the varied properties of wood as a material, and understanding the role of the various carpentry crafts at many scales of execution
4) Describe the many and varied skills required to execute a design in wood, including traditional joinery, hand carving, lathework, veneers, and finishing techniques.