Rocky Fork Folk School
Woodworks – Inlay and Marquetry
December 6 at 1:00 PM
Location: Rocky Fork State Park, Flag Pond, Tennessee.
About the Class:
Discover the tradition of wood inlay in East Tennessee, where 19th-century craftsmen created decorative designs using local woods such as walnut and cherry.
This beginner-friendly class will introduce participants to traditional woodworking techniques, including carving and setting the “linen fold” inlay.
Instructor: Buddy Floyd
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More than 40 years of woodworking experience.
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Nationally recognized for 18th- and 19th-century furniture restoration and period reproduction.
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Expertise in carving, gilding, turning, inlay, joinery, finishing, and architectural woodwork.
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Trained under renowned cabinetmaker Robert G. Emmitt.
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Continued studies at Colonial Williamsburg and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts.
Registration:
Register at Tennessee State Parks – Rocky Fork
Visitor Center Highlights:
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Traditional Appalachian craftsmanship.
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Hands-on woodworking instruction.
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Historic furniture restoration techniques.
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An opportunity to learn from an experienced master craftsman.
