American School of French Marquetry

Classes provide hands-on instruction in traditional French 18th-century marquetry and methods for contemporary designs. Students practice study pieces, beginning with basic exercises that teach the process and build familiarity with the technique. Instruction uses the chevalet de marqueterie, or marquetry easel, a cutting horse used to create delicate patterns in exotic woods and other materials. The school has individual chevalets for seven students, with tools, designs, materials, and a handbook provided for classwork. Advance registration is required, and the school can assist students with finding hotel accommodations. Its specialty is French marquetry and the techniques associated with this traditional craft. The school is in San Diego, California.