When Senior Editor Robert W. Lang asked me to provide a list of my favorite woodworking books, I quickly agreed thinking it would be an easy assignment. That should have been the first clue that I was in trouble. But I didn’t catch on until I was sitting in front of the bookcase trying to … Read more
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Greene and Greene Everyday Slide Show
Being inside a truly great house is like being transported to another world. The vision of the architect and the hands of the craftsmen create something that is set apart from the rest of the world. Visiting Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman Farms, or Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater is an unforgettable experience. But sometimes it all comes … Read more
Greene and Greene from a Woodworker’s Perspective
Many talented and able photographers have published photographs of the work of Charles and Henry Greene. I own most of the books and have spent many hours studying these, as well as images online. I usually feel some frustration because what I really want to see is often missed. I’m one of those guys that … Read more
Greene and Greene Fans Get Ready
Last October, David Mathias reported from Pasadena’s Craftsman Weekend with photos and first hand accounts of the events. The only criticism we received was that these reports were too late for those who wanted to attend. Consider this as a wake up call, this year’s events have been announced, and tickets go on sale in … Read more
Greene & Greene Make a Rare Appearance in the Midwest
I always used to make fun of my late brother, Jim, when he would tell me about getting up in the middle of the night to drive hundreds of miles to go bass fishing. He never was interested in woodworking, and I never cared for fishing, although I can see the appeal of going out … Read more
Greene & Greene: Final Report From Pasadena
Popular Woodworking contributor David Mathias wraps up his coverage of Craftsman Weekend in Pasadena, California. Wednesday October 24 I planned my trip to Craftsman Weekend for about a year and a half. That creates a lot of anticipation and expectations. And expectations sometimes lead to disappointment. Not so for this trip. It has exceeded every … Read more
Greene & Greene: Craftsman Weekend Days 3, 4 & 5
Popular Woodworking contributor David Mathias continues his reports from the Craftsman Weekend in Pasadena, California. Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend is a three-day event. My trip to Pasadena, however, is a full week. A very busy week. So we built a little downtime into the Sunday schedule. By downtime I mean taking a driving tour and … Read more