SDFWA

San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

Workshops

Hands-On Marquetry Workshop

with Paul Schürch

 Beginner to Advanced
 9/19/2026-9/22/2026
Registration Fee: $500

Register Here

Marquetry has a long history in woodworking. It is the art of making pictures and patterns out of wood that can be applied to surfaces of furniture or as decorative art pieces. In this class, students will get hands-on practice by making finished marquetry panels that can be used in a small box or cabinet. The concepts you will learn can be applied to any size project. You will gain the skills needed to be successful on a marquetry project, either large or small.

 

Paul is known for his fine marquetry furniture and artworks. He has been teaching since 1980 and will share his knowledge which has been accumulated over a lifetime of experience. This is a ‘must have’ class for those wanting to learn marquetry or those wanting to expand their skills.

 

Subjects to be covered during the workshop

Obtaining veneer for marquetry

Flattening, storing, and handling veneer

Marquetry design and drawing the cartoon

Book-match and radial-matching veneers

Scroll saw cutting the smart way

Sand shading for depth and realism

Assembling the pattern

Glue-up, sanding, and finishing

Mechanical vs. vacuum presses

Pressing veneer for curved panels

 

This workshop is intended for both students new to marquetry and those with some experience. To get the most out of these sessions, advance preparation is required. You should view Paul’s videos – links will be provided – and try out some of the veneering techniques on your own before the workshop. Getting some hands-on practice ahead of time will make the sessions with Paul much more productive and result in a more rewarding experience.

 

You will complete at least one or two marquetry panels, and one will be of your original design – so if you have design ideas, bring them with you.

 

Questions about the workshop? Email or call:

Jeff Bratt – jeffsd@san.rr.com (619) 276-8641

Dallas Keck – ShopDirector@sdfwa.org (858) 230-7593

Craftsman Referral Terms

BACKGROUND
The San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association (SDFWA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the education, promotion, and execution of the principles of fine woodworking.
The SDFWA frequently receives requests from people seeking the service of a woodworker. Therefore, although custom woodworking for hire is not the purpose of our organization, we offer this referral service to the public so that they might connect with a woodworker.

SCOPE
SDFWA does not screen or warrant the skills or work of any craftsman. The public should use their own discretion and due diligence before hiring any craftsman, from any source, including this one.
The sole role of SDFWA in this referral service is limited to providing our member woodworkers with your completed form. It is up to each craftsman to initiate a contact with the requester.

PROCEDURE
After a requester submits a project, the form will be emailed to our list of participating craftsmen. If a craftsman is interested in the project, they will contact the client directly, and a two-way conversation can begin.

As the craftsmen themselves choose which projects to respond to, this means that it is probable that some project requests will receive no response. If you do not receive a response in a reasonable time, please submit your request again, using the provided referral form.
Note that contacting SDFWA directly will not achieve the desired results.

DISCLAIMER
By agreeing to these Terms, and by continuing to submit this Referral Form, and by utilizing one or more of the services of any of these craftsmen, you are agreeing to contract exclusively with that individual craftsman and to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the SDFWA Organization, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from any and all claims, injuries, damages, losses or suits including attorney fees, arising out of or in connection with the performance of this agreement, and any and all failures, damages, or otherwise negative outcomes caused directly or indirectly by the craftsmen you employ to do any project initiated by this Form. This does not preclude you from pursuing legal remedies from the individual craftsman that you employ. But any remedy you pursue is restricted to that individual craftsman, and does not include the SDFWA organization or any of its volunteer members.

Agree
Disagree