The New Yankee Workshop
The Island (#2007)
This highly functional centerpiece, with two turned legs done in old pine, is no mere cabinet.
Education Record Rights: 12 months from each broadcast.
Program Description: THE NEW YANKEE WORKSHOP features host Norm Abram creating a collection of timeless American furniture. As America's favorite master carpenter, Norm inspires, educates and entertains woodworkers of all levels. Each season includes projects for the workshop, home and garden, displaying a combination of classic craftsmanship and time-tested aging techniques.
All Upcoming Episodes
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Finish and Install (#2009)
After applying a brushed on finish coat, Norm puts the cabinets together with precision & accuracy.
- Tue, December 2, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 2, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 4, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 4, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
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Adirondack Trio (#2010)
Norm and one of his friends build an Adirondack chair, a table and a footrest to complete the set.
- Tue, December 9, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 9, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 11, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 11, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
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Outdoor Loveseat (#2011)
Protected by tough all-weather fabrics, these cushions provide much more comfort than wood alone.
- Sat, December 13, 12:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, December 16, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 16, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 18, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Thu, December 18, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, December 20, 1:00 PM on IPTV
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Lolling Chair (#2012)
An antiques expert helps Norm research to create this chair with an upholstered seat and back.
- Sat, December 20, 12:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, December 23, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 23, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
- Sat, December 27, 1:00 PM on IPTV
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"Tap" Table (#2013)
Norm's reproduction has splayed legs that connect with a Queen Anne style apron and painted patina.
- Sat, December 27, 12:00 PM on IPTV HD
- Tue, December 30, 9:30 AM on IPTV Create/World
- Tue, December 30, 3:30 PM on IPTV Create/World
Past Episodes
These episodes of The New Yankee Workshop aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- The Bar (#2008)
- The Island (#2007)
- The Kitchen Office (#2006)
- The Pantry (#2005)
- The Wet Wall (#2004)
- The Hot Wall (#2003)
- Kitchen Cabinet Basics, Part Two (#2002)
- Kitchen Cabinet Basics, Part One (#2001)
- Window Bench (#1913)
- Nest of Tables (#1912)
- Bowfront Chest (#1911)
- Taunton Chest (#1910)
- Table Saw 101 - Part 2 (#1909)
- The Storage Shed (#1810)
- The Corner Table (#1808)
- The Shop Clock (#1805)
