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SUMMARY:Chairmaking: An Introduction
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/chairmaking-an-introduction-2026-10-02
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the wonderful world of chairmaking by shaping pieces 
 of wood from log to finished stool. In this class\, students will build a 
 sturdy stool using traditional green woodworking techniques. Freshly felle
 d “green” wood is pliable and responsive\, well suited for shaping with ha
 nd tools and for learning foundational woodworking skills. Chairmaking con
 nects us to the structure of a tree and the strength revealed by splitting
  and shaping wood along the grain. Students will carve stool legs from fir
 ewood-like pieces using a drawknife while seated at a shaving horse\, refi
 ning them into even\, octagonal forms. We will explore the basic geometry 
 of chair and stool legs\, learning how angles work together to create a st
 able\, well-balanced stool through drilling by hand and eye. In addition t
 o the drawknife\, students will use a spokeshave to refine leg shapes and 
 be introduced to several hand planes for flattening\, shaping\, and beveli
 ng the stool seat. The seat will be made from air-dried pine. Instruction 
 emphasizes hands-on tool use\, effective technique\, and building confiden
 ce with material. This class is designed as an accessible introduction to 
 chairmaking and green woodworking. No prior woodworking experience is requ
 ired\, and all tools are provided. Students should expect periods of stand
 ing and hands-on tool use\; moderate hand and grip strength is necessary. 
 Students will leave with a finished stool and skills that can be applied t
 o future woodworking projects. Required Tools All required tools and mater
 ials will be provided.
LOCATION:North House Folk School\, Grand Marais\, MN
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