In-House Instinctual Workshops

Great news, JGR Studio will be re-starting our In-House Instinctual Workshops

Here are the basic details:

The work will be an in-depth, hands-on experience focusing on Judy's processes, tips, and techniques to include:

  • Sawing for accuracy - from basic to improving how your pieces fit.
  • Wood selection - study of the shades and grains along with selection and wood prep.
  • Shaping and blending -using raising and sanding shims
  • Texturing - using the Wonder Wheel techniques from light to aggressive carving.
  • Finish and glue down - using the workshop sample you will go over the different finishes from gel to liquid including aerosol. Included is a step-by-step instructional session on the glue down process
  • A small take home project will be ready for you apply the finish and glue down at home.

The workshop is a three (3) day -Tuesday -Wednesday -Thursday all day event.

Cost is $350.00 with a $100.00 deposit to confirm your spot in class.

Only three people in class, lots of hands-on instruction, snacks and a box lunch provided.

Two instructors, Mariann Vandervoord, Judy's right hand for many years and a high-level Expert Student that has taken and passed all of Judy's classes!

Dates:

  • October 13-14-15, 2026
  • October 27-28-29, 2026

Call the studio at 865-428-8875 to register