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From Tool to Stool With Rusty Tchernis at John C. Campbell Folk School


  • John C. Campbell Folk School Brasstown, NC (map)

2 Full Scholarships (covers Tuition, Housing, and Food)

Application have closed.
Notification of Award: Mid-April

Teacher: Rusty Tchernis

Combine your interest in tool making with an introduction to Windsor chair making. Learn the process of making a traditional wooden spokeshave, a versatile tool that is integral to building chairs and other hand-carved wooden objects. Then, use your spokeshave to build a three-legged stool with a carved seat. This fast-paced class is ideal for students who want to build strong hand tool woodworking skills.

Materials Cost (not included): $100

Who should apply: Applicants of all skill levels are welcome and must identify as historically excluded or under-represented in the field of woodworking.

Type of Class:  These are Scholarship Seats in an existing class, which means that a limited number of students will be selected through The Chairmaker’s Toolbox. To learn more read the CMT Class FAQ page.    

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