Many are revivalists, such as David Broussard who builds cypress furniture of simplified French design which was popular in colonial Louisiana. Many are as good as and, with better tools and materials, perhaps better than the early craftsmen whose work they reproduce. Some artists do not limit themselves to any one style or materials, preferring to work in both contemporary and traditional styles. Contemporary furniture craftsmen are incorporating a rapidly expanding variety of forms and materials. New lacquers, plastic laminates, and primary color wood stains have given the furniture maker a new set of design resources.
Direct carving is another technique used by many woodworkers in the program.
Some of the carvers offer whimsical pieces like Mickey McLean's ornate fantasy boat. Others create bas reliefs on doors, boxes, and mirror frames. Several craftsmen cave sculptural representations including human caricatures and plant and animal forms. Their interpretations and styles vary greatly. Wood lathing, common in furniture making, is also a technique used to produce decorative bowls and vases.