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Robert Van Norman, Roberts Creek, BC, CA
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Originally trained as a cabinetmaker, Robert further refined his skills at the College of the Redwoods Fine Woodworking Program under the direction of James Krenov. In 1991 he founded a small woodworkers cooperative where he began to make commissioned and speculative pieces of his own design. Roberts work has been exhibited throughout North America, Europe and Japan. He has taught and lectured at schools and colleges throughout Canada and the United States. In 2004 Robert founded Inside Passage School of Fine Woodworking where he teaches mornings and maintains a small benchroom at the school where he contiues to work at his craft.

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Heart Hand & Eye

Jan 27, 2009
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This past week I returned to my bench and mocked up a sewing table to be made from a wonderful plank of narra we picked up from our friends at Gilmers in the fall of 2006. The highly prismatic rich gold color darkens with age and is easily worked with fine edges and will work well for the marquetry planed for the top, or so I thought.


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Re: Heart Hand & Eye

Inside Passage School of Fine Cabinetmaking is deeply saddened to
announce the passing of my dear friend and teacher Jim Krenov.

A celebration of Jim's life and work will be held at the school in the coming weeks. We will be posting the details in a few days.

posted: 5:47 pm on September 9th  

Re: Heart Hand & Eye

Jarrod,
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I do realize our way of working is not for everyone however it makes me happy that there is a place for some of us who care intimately about our craft.
Be Well,
Robert

posted: 11:45 am on February 17th