{"product_id":"steambending-wood","title":"Steambending Wood","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 5\/23\/26, 1-5pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWood bends best when you listen first.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis class explores traditional steam bending techniques used in chairmaking and boatbuilding. Students will learn how heat, moisture, and timing allow wood fibers to compress and stretch without failure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe emphasis is on preparation and process—understanding which species bend well and why.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’ll learn to: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect appropriate wood for bending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare stock for steam bending \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse steam safely and effectively \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBend and clamp forms accurately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid common failures and fractures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho it’s for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate woodworkers or adventurous beginners interested in traditional shaping methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEzra Gardiner teaches steambending as a material conversation, grounded in historical practice and practical restraint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Windfall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47484355576064,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0751\/3731\/9168\/files\/thewindfall_1080x1080px_13.png?v=1766262222","url":"https:\/\/thewindfall.shop\/products\/steambending-wood","provider":"The Windfall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}