4 Full Scholarships (covers Tuition and Materials)

Applications Open: April 28 - May 18, 2025
Notification of Award: Early June

Teacher: Jeff Lefkowitz

Learn the essential processes of building a post & rung chair while learning how to instruct a chair class. Utilizing machines and hand tools, we’ll use the 2-Slat Post & Rung Side Chair to teach future teachers.

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.

Who should apply: Applicants should have woodworking and/or chairmaking experience, and must identify as historically excluded or under-represented in the field of woodworking.

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.