4 Full Scholarships (covers Tuition and Materials)

Applications have closed.
Notification of Award: Late March

Teacher: Jeff Lefkowitz

Traditional post & rung chairs tend to have a somewhat boxy appearance and are often not very comfortable. This chair changes all that with beautifully curved, steam bent rear legs and slats that improve the appearance of the chair and at the same time make it a delight to sit in.

This seven day class will take you, step-by-step, through the process of hand crafting a 2-Slat Post & Rung Side Chair, inspired by the chair designs of Brian Boggs. Because class size is limited to four students, you get personalized instruction and can work at your own pace. Every process is broken down into small, manageable steps so that you can concentrate on mastering one task at a time before moving onto the next. Whenever a new process is introduced, especially for hand shaping, you are given the opportunity to practice on spare material before working on your actual chair part. In addition to showing you how, explanations always include why, so that you will understand underlying concepts and how each process fits into the big picture.

Who should apply: All applicants must identify as historically excluded or under-represented in the field of woodworking, and should be beginners in woodworking or chairmaking.

Type of Class: This is a Full Affinity Class, which means all students are selected through The Chairmaker’s Toolbox. To learn more read the CMT Class FAQ page.