Shaker chair making workshop - six days

Description

Six day woodturning class making your own shaker chair and a wooden mug. A very unique furniture making course for people who are looking to continue their woodturning journey. A helping hand from a professional woodturner & furniture maker. Some previous experience would be an advantage but not necessary. Each class will have a maximum of three people. Monday to Saturday 9am till 5pm each day. You'll be an expert at spindle turning by the end of the week! Leaving the class with a beautiful chair that you can relax in while you drink out of your own mug.

What's included in the price?

- Introduction to the lathe, selecting timber, turning chisels, sanding, sharpening chisels and oiling the timber. - How to turn 10 chair spindles & four chair legs. - Chair mortise & tenons. - Cold press lamination of two curved seat back panels. - How to assemble/glue-up a chair. - Weave a hemp webbing seat in a Natural colour . - Hemp webbing used for weaving will be a natural colour. - Other colours can be purchased by student attending the course, depending on stockist availability. - Make a mug on the lathe using a chuck and learn how to hollow out a small aperture. - Timber and other materials provided.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Anna L Nichols Furniture

with Craft Courses since 2021

Message the tutor

aln furniture is owned by Anna Nichols with 20 years’ experience as a designer/maker. Anna’s workshop is based in Edinburgh. Anna specialises in making bespoke high quality timber products using locally sourced hardwoods. Her work specifically focused on contemporary fine furniture & wood turning.