Here are the remaining photos from my trip to Colonial Williamsburg. They include visits to the wheelwright's and blacksmith's shops, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
The bad news is, I didn't take very good notes (meaning, none) at the wheelwright's shop.
The good news is, Shannon Rogers did. Be sure to read his write up and see his video here.
The other b
ad news is, I didn't take very good notes (see above for definition) at the blacksmith's shop.The good news is, the pictures include a guy in a kilt.
The Abby Aldrich Museum features a number of galleries which showcase various categories of American folk art.
The period furniture and musical instruments galleries were my favorite, but paintings, textiles, and pottery are included in the enormous museum.
The bad news is, we had to leave 
Colonial Williamsburg, with all the wonderful things it has to offer.The good news is, we bought yearly passes.
Thanks so much for all the great Colonial Williamsburg post Kari. This is my favorite place and my wife and I get annual passes every year. I have been sick for a few months and haven't had the chance to visit in a while, so these post have been extra special for me. Thanks again and great work! :)
ReplyDeleteJamie Bacon
How long before you turn the outside and inside of your shop into something looking like CW? You probably wouldn't have much to do, as it is probably already close. Thanks for the photos, videos, and notes. Was there only once many years ago and wasn't paying much attention to woodworking then.
ReplyDeleteAlan Garner
Thanks for posting. Wow-a guy in a kilt? You gotta get Ethan on this!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jamie. I hope you're back on your feet (and in your shop) soon.
ReplyDeleteAlan, there was a time in your life when you weren't into woodworking??? Wait'll I tell the guys in the club. ; )
Naomi, I thought the same thing. :D
"...the pictures include a guy in a kilt."
ReplyDeleteHi Kari - Princess St in Edinburgh on New Years Eve is the place to see the 'Jockfrock'
Those wearing it though, are invariably very drunk... - Rob
Rob, you always teach me new words. Now I'll add jockfrock to my repertoire. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm amused by your pictures, you took a lot of the same ones I did on my recent trip over there.
ReplyDeleteThat 1710 carved chest captivated me for a long time. I hope to one day to be able to make something like that.
badger
Hmmm... kilted woodworking...
ReplyDeleteHaha! Finally, Ethan! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBadger, I don't know if you saw the video I made of Peter Follansbee at last year's WIA or not, but in the film he shows some carving techniques. You can see the film here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQix91e7Rs4
ReplyDeleteEthan, thinking about it? ; )
Weird that I would find this post again TODAY, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteStill thinking about it. :)
And now that I have my Mocha Survival Utilikilt, I don't have to worry about ruining my formal wool one!
And I'm just a short time away from having a much better shop space set up that is conducive to filming with something like my FLIP cam.
(No flip shots with the FLIP cam, though. This would be MODEST kilted woodworking, natch.)
(HAHA... how very appropriate that my security word would be "buminsuc" - or, "bumins, you see?")