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This class provides a perfect introduction to the fundamentals of staked furniture and techniques that are essential for chair-making. We’ll use a small kit of hand tools (with the occasional assist from the band saw!) to create a low staked stool from red oak and elm, with plenty of opportunities for students to customize the design to their liking. These stools are perfect for setting and sitting — use them as side tables, extra seating, plant stands, and more. They'll find a home in any room of your house!
On Day One, we’ll make tapered, tenoned legs and drill holes in the seat, learning the basics of how to lay out rake and splay angles for the legs. On Day Two, we’ll shape our stretchers and assemble our stools. Bring a lunch, we will take a 30-minute break each day.
Expected Skills: Students should be able to stand for extended periods. Some familiarity with hand tools is great, but a good attitude and curiosity are the only prerequisites.
Tools: Fireweed and the instructor will provide all necessary tools and materials, but if you have a jack plane you like (a Stanley #5 or similar), bring it! Other useful tools include a pencil, combination square, and a block plane.
The materials fee is $100 and is included in the admission cost.
* If you require an accommodation to take this class, please indicate so in the registration form. Read about our accommodations policy here. *
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Taught by Grace Ambrose
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