Mon-Thu 10am-2pm, 5/6 to 5/9

In this four-session class, you will learn both machine and hand tool methods for the basics of chair making, while bulding a classic post and rung stool. Parts will be roughed out using the table saw and bandsaw and then you’ll learn to further shape and refine your parts with a shave horse, drawknife, spokeshave, and hand planes. We’ll cover round mortise and tenon joinery for assembling our parts into a four sided stool. Finally, you will learn about different weaving patterns in traditional shaker tape to weave a pattern for your seat.  This class is suitable for beginners and returning students alike. 

See color options for the Shaker tape seat here. When you register, you can choose two different colors for a patterned seat or two of the same for solid color seat.

Deadline for ordering Shaker tape is Thu 4/25. If you register after that, you’ll be able to use whatever colors we have on hand.

Level: beginner and up, no prerequisite
Class size: limited to 6
Price: $500+$150 materials/equipment fees

Instructors: Jenna Goodman

Cancellation / Refund Policy - please read before registering