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Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker - FULL
Sep
1
to Sep 6

Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker - FULL

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join master woodworker Jeff Wyatt in our Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker course, where you will design and build a beautiful, sculptured rocking chair inspired by the iconic style of Sam Maloof. Over the course of this workshop, you’ll dive deep into advanced woodworking techniques, blending both artistry and craftsmanship to create a functional piece of art.

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Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - 1 spot left!
Sep
8
to Sep 14

Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - 1 spot left!

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.

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Timber Framing
Sep
22
to Sep 27

Timber Framing

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course focuses on timber frames. Students will learn about material science of wood, what makes a timber frame appealing, and why timber frames are more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and energy-efficient than traditional stick frame structures.

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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

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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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Modern Windsor Rocking Chair - 3 spots left!
Dec
8
to Dec 14

Modern Windsor Rocking Chair - 3 spots left!

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Modern Windsor Rocking Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a rocking chair on Sunday.

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The Art & Craft of Axes
Sep
7
to Sep 12

The Art & Craft of Axes

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the art and craft of axe work in this 6-day immersive course. The Thoreau’s Cabin Series, Part 1: The Art & Craft of Axes is designed for anyone interested in learning the history, anatomy, and practical use of one of the most essential tools in woodworking and timber processing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced woodsman, this hands-on course will equip you with the skills to handle an axe with confidence and precision.

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Hand Tool Timber Framing: Build a Cabin
Sep
14
to Sep 19

Hand Tool Timber Framing: Build a Cabin

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship in Thoreau’s Cabin Series, Part 2: Hand Tool Timber Framing. In this immersive 6-day course, students will build a full-scale replica of Henry David Thoreau’s famous cabin at Walden Pond, gaining firsthand experience in the fundamentals of timber framing—all using hand tools.

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Riving, Shingling, and Siding a Timber Frame Cabin
Sep
21
to Sep 26

Riving, Shingling, and Siding a Timber Frame Cabin

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The final phase of building Thoreau’s Cabin is ensuring its protection from the elements, and this 6-day immersive course will teach students how to split (rive) wood using traditional hand tools to create the materials needed for roofing, siding, and interior lath work.

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