Rick Liegl, known as the “Colonial Craftsman of Connecticut,” is a teacher and presenter of Early American joinery, carving and furniture making. He builds chairs and benches using mortise and tenon joinery techniques. He recreates the earliest period of American Furniture from 1630 to 1730, using antique hand tools. He builds large oak blanket chests and desk boxes using wooden hinges and oak pins in the traditional manor. He also carves hand hewn spoons and bowls from locally sourced trees.
Rick demonstrates his historical woodworking at museums, historical societies, libraries and farmers markets throughout New England. During his demonstrations he shares his interesting collection of tools, answers questions and explains how this type of traditional woodworking can be used today to create quality crafts that can last hundreds of years.
One of Rick’s passions is to encourage others to learn more about the historical woodworking trades. He has taught classes and presented at events, where he showcases the tools and techniques of historical woodworking by involving the crowd and helping people to participate in hand tool woodworking. He is also a Co-owner of Colonial Crafts of Connecticut. A business that has quickly become a trusted resource for museums and historical societies throughout Connecticut.
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