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Design & Build Stools - 3 spots left!
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Design & Build Stools - 3 spots left!

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Learn how to completely design and build two stools in this five-day class. Learn how to blend artistic form and functionality. This class was inspired by the innovative designs of Wharton Esherick, a pioneering figure in the American studio furniture movement.

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Angled Liquor Cabinet - FULL
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Angled Liquor Cabinet - FULL

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Elevate your woodworking skills with our Crafting Precision: Angled Liquor Cabinet course. In this 5-day intensive workshop, you’ll embark on building a sophisticated case-on-stand project that will challenge and refine your abilities.

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Build a Windsor Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt - 1 spot left!
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Build a Windsor Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt - 1 spot left!

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Build a Windsor Make a Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt. Students will join us for a 5-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a Comb-Back Rocking Chair late Friday afternoon.

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Wood Bending: Bend & Form
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Wood Bending: Bend & Form

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Using a combination of instructor demonstration and hands-on practice, students in this class will experience the many ways to bend wood. Students will also learn how to make different types of forms, how to build a simple steam box, and will build a trammel for their routers. We will discuss clamping, shaping, and joining curved parts. Students are encouraged to bring ideas or specific components they’d like to create during class, ensuring a personalized, project-focused experience. With a maximum of 8 students, you'll receive individualized instruction in a fully equipped woodworking college.

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Mid-Century Modern Chair Class - 3 Spots Left!
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class - 3 Spots Left!

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The mid-century modern era was an exciting time for design. The combination of the craft revival movement with playful new organic shapes from danish and American designers alike birthed some of the most iconic pieces of furniture that became the new heirlooms of tomorrow. In this course, we will explore mid-century design as students build their own lounge chair complete with upholstered cushions.

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19th-Century Windows & Doors: Construction & Repair - 4 Spots Left!
Aug
11
to Aug 15

19th-Century Windows & Doors: Construction & Repair - 4 Spots Left!

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Step back in time and learn the art of 19th-century window and door construction in this immersive 5-day course. As part of the Thoreau’s Cabin Series, this class will guide students through the transformation of rough sawn boards into simple, historically accurate window sash and doors, while also exploring the repair and restoration of old sash and glazing techniques.

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Balloon Back or Fan Back Windsor Side Chair
Oct
20
to Oct 24

Balloon Back or Fan Back Windsor Side Chair

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Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair.

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