Enrollment for this class will open on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 at 8:00am (EST). If you wish to enroll please email info@petergalbert.com at that time. Spots filled in the order in which they are received.
We are excited to have Andy Glenn hosting class at the shop this year!
Andy is a North Bennet School Alum and served as head of The Woodworking School at Pine Croft (in Berea, KY). He is also and author. His book is now available with Lost Art Press titled “Backwoods Chairs” about current makers in Central Appalachia still working in the post-and-rung chair tradition. Due out in early 2024.
We’ll build a contemporary green wood low back chair with a hickory seat in this 6-day class. Students will split pieces from a log, shape the parts on the shave horse, bend our back posts and slats, add the carved leg details, and completely assemble the frame before weaving in the bark seat on the final day. Final finishing to be done at home, once the chair and seat have time to dry.
Andy will provide a small tool list before the course, along with weaving options and suppliers. We'll build this chair frame within the five days. Weave options will be discussed and demonstrated (as time allows). Students will complete the weaving after the class.
This chair is open to all skill levels. Open to all skill levels. The slender parts, along with rake and splay, make for a fun and challenging build. Please email Andy at andy.d.glenn@gmail.com if you have any questions about the class.
Tuition is $1850 which includes all materials and most tools. Please see Tool List below for details.
Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $700 is due upon enrollment.
Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.
For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com
Tool List:
Needed:
Drawknife
Spokeshave (Flat or Round bottomed, flat will be a little easier)
Recommended: (please bring – especially the first eight on this list – but don’t run out to purchase if you don’t own one yet)
pencil
utility or pocket knife
tape measure
sliding bevel gauges
tenon or dovetail saw
sharp chisel
pocket knife or (small) straight carving knife
claw hammer
handsaw (smaller crosscut saw - ideally a tenon saw, though most anything will do)
framing square or 24″ straight edge
deadblow or lump hammer
block plane
compass (scribe)
card scraper
We’ll use/cover, but not needed (please bring if you have them):
froe, maul and wedges
hatchet
power tenon cutters
bevel setting gauge or protractor