Build a Stool with Hand Tools
Dates: Sat, December 7 & Sun, December 8, 2024
Time: 9:00-5:00pm
Cost: $300. Price includes materials, tools, and lunch.
Location: 22 Church Street, Douglas, MA 01516
Class size is limited to 5 people.
Dates: Sat, December 7 & Sun, December 8, 2024
Time: 9:00-5:00pm
Cost: $300. Price includes materials, tools, and lunch.
Location: 22 Church Street, Douglas, MA 01516
Class size is limited to 5 people.
Dates: Sat, December 7 & Sun, December 8, 2024
Time: 9:00-5:00pm
Cost: $300. Price includes materials, tools, and lunch.
Location: 22 Church Street, Douglas, MA 01516
Class size is limited to 5 people.
Description
In this 2 day course students will build a high stool using a minimal tool list. Students will learn how to build a staked-style stool using techniques that will serve as a foundation for building high quality furniture that will last generations.
Students will learn how to:
Set and use a hand plane
Layout and drill compound angles
Make tapered mortise and tenon joints
Octagonalize and taper legs
Level legs to the floor
The cost of the course includes all materials, tools, and lunch. A tool list will be sent out before the start of class if you would like to bring your own. (Note: Cancellations will be accepted up until four weeks before the class for a full refund. If cancellation occurs within four weeks prior to the start of class, a refund will be issued only if the slot can be filled.)
This class is appropriate for all levels of woodworking skills.
What Students Are Saying:
“Building the Shaker Table was an important experience for me. Throughout the class, John provided the guidance and the space I needed to feel successful. Prior to this class, I had never even used a vise. Now, eight weeks later, I have a table that I built by hand and am proud of. I learned that I don’t need to “make a clock” out of things. I just need to take a beat, trust the process, and enjoy the work. He also made a pretty sweet playlist. Thank you, John!”
“The focus on technique was solid. Instructor showed patience and gave instruction without doing the work for the student.”
“John is a great teacher. Kind, funny, provides clear directions. He meets the student where they are and helps to give them confidence that they can do the work. Music is good too!”
“Loved every minute. Thank you so much for sharing your time and expertise!”
“Enjoyed learning new woodworking techniques and meeting new people with similar interests. ”