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French Marquetry

The Canadian School of French Marquetry, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, is dedicated to the understanding and advancement of the tools, techniques and materials developed and used by the French marqueteurs (ébénistes) of the golden age. Principle among these is the chevalet de marqueterie, a hand powered machine that many believe is to this day the best and most accurate tool with which to cut intricate marquetry.