Traditional Windsor Chair Building
Instruction & Beginning Woodworking Workshops
Demonstrations
Workshops and chairbuilding
instruction are open to students of all skill levels. Classes typically
requires 5-8 consecutive days depending on skill level and the chair style
individuals elect to build.
I also offer weekend workshops for beginning skill levels teaching the basics
of woodworking with hand tools. Workshop schedules are flexible and based
on enrollment. I need a min of 3 students to schedule a workshop.
Chairbuilding class schedules are
also flexible if reserving three months in advance. Student : Instructor ratio
2:1. Individuals that would like to schedule a chair building class with a
friend or family member receive a 10% discount.
Classes and Tuition
Tuition
is based on the style of chair and skill level. Tuition ranges from
1000.00 to 1600.00. Materials included. Please call for details.
Beginning Skill Level
This skill level is for individuals who have no experience
with woodworking or hand tools. In the beginning class the student teacher
ratio is a maximum of two to one. Students learn to build a balloon back
Windsor side chair with bamboo turnings.
All work is completed by the student.
This is an intensive 5 day class in which students learn the
basics of traditional woodworking while building their own chair.
Intermediate and Advanced
This skill level is for anyone who has built a windsor chair
or has woodworking and lathe experience. In the intermediate to advanced class
students select a chair style of their choice.
Classes run for 5 - 8 days depending on the chair style
selected.
Traditional Woodworking and Turning Workshops and Instruction
Traditional woodworking workshops take place on weekends and
are ongoing. Maximum student, instructor ratio 3:1, tools included. Materials
not included. Please call for workshop dates, times and openings. Turning
Workshops are also ongoing in my shop in East Montpelier and Cape May County
New Jersey. Please call to schedule.
Workshop Fee: Weekend / Sat - Sun: 10 am - 3 pm
$500.00
Demonstrations: I am available to demonstrate traditional chairmaking for festivals and natural history events. Please contact me for more information.
