2024 CLASS SCHEDULE
2023 CLASS SCHEDULE
Class Information
How to register:
Classes are limited to four people. A $100 deposit will hold your spot. If you're ready to sign up, call or email me and we'll arrange payment. I accept PayPal or a check by mail.
Tools:
Bring your own tools or just use mine.
Pace:
We will work at a pace that is comfortable to you. Class will cover the full construction of a chair, but painting, due to drying times, will have to be finished in your shop. Check out the painting how-to to understand this final, yet important, step. Chair legs will be turned by me prior to class starting.
Each chair is a little different, but generally your week will look like this:
Day 1 - Split out the green wood for spindles, arms, back, crest rail and bend the parts requiring it. From there, lots of spindle carving will ensue.
Day 2 - More spindle carving then begin preparing the seat for carving (layout, drilling and reaming).
Day3 - Seat carving and more layout, drilling and reaming. Begin assembly!
Day 4 - Continue assembly of legs to seat and arms to seat. Get comfortable and begin fitting spindles.
Day 5 - Final fitting and final assembly.
Amenities:
The shop is air conditioned and heated with a wood stove. A kitchen and bathroom (with shower) are available for everyone. There is plenty of space to work with lots of windows to bring light inside. The timber frame shop provides a relaxed and comfortable place to build chairs.
Where to stay:
Holiday Inn Express Hendersonville (7 minutes)
Hampton Inn and Suites Hendersonville (8 minutes)
Hyatt Place Hendersonville (11 minutes)
Fairfield Inn and Suites Hendersonville (10 minutes)
Relax Inn Hendersonville (14 minutes)
Cost: $1950