Registration for this class opens August 1 at 8 am. Please email your request to enroll at that time to peter@petergalbert.com.

Build a Three-Legged Perch Stool: Foundations in Chairmaking

This five-day course is designed for both beginner and seasoned woodworkers, focussing on the core techniques essential to Windsor chairmaking.

Unlike full Windsor chair classes, where many parts are pre-made to ensure a completed chair by weeks end, this course allows students to engage with each step of the process—from raw material to finished piece. It;s an ideal starting point for those who want to build their skills methodically or those who may have built a chair or two in classes, but want to buff up on the fundamentals to feel more confident in their own workshops.

By building a three-legged perch stool, students will gain hands-on experience with the essential processes that form the backbone of Windsor chairmaking:

● Turning at the Lathe: Learn spindle-turning techniques to shape the stool legs with precision and efficiency.

● Drilling and Reaming: Practice laying out and executing compound-angle joinery by drilling and reaming the leg mortises accurately.

● Precision Joinery: Fit and size tapered and straight mortise-and-tenon joints using boththe lathe and tapered tenon cutters to precisely size the tenons for strong, long-lastingjoinery that won’t wobble or budge.

● Seat Carving: Carve a solid pine seat using drawknives, inshaves, spokeshaves,

travishers, and scrapers with an emphasis on comfort and clean shaping.

Students will leave with a completed three-legged stool and a deeper understanding of Windsor

chairmaking techniques, ready to take on more advanced projects.

No prior experience required—just a willingness to learn.

Tuition is $1550 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $775 is due upon enrollment.

COVID Policy

We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact peter@petergalbert.com