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Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - FULL
Dec
9
to Dec 15

Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - FULL

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.

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Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair
Jan
13
to Jan 17

Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair.

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Mastering Spiral Staircases: The Art of Curved Staircase Design using Stereotomy
Mar
3
to Mar 7

Mastering Spiral Staircases: The Art of Curved Staircase Design using Stereotomy

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Spiral Staircase Workshop is an immersive workshop tailored for architects, designers, and woodworking enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of curved staircase design, stereotomy principles, and practical construction techniques. This workshop combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, providing participants with the necessary tools and skills to confidently design, layout, and construct various types of curved staircases.

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Making The Curve: Strategies and Techniques for Bending Wood
Mar
3
to Mar 7

Making The Curve: Strategies and Techniques for Bending Wood

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Using a combination of instructor demonstration and hands-on practice, students in this class will experience the many ways to bend wood. Students will also learn how to make different types of forms, how to build a simple steam box and will build a trammel for their routers. We will discuss clamping, shaping, and joining curved parts.

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Modern Windsor Rocking Chair
Mar
10
to Mar 16

Modern Windsor Rocking Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Modern Windsor Rocking Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a rocking chair on Sunday.

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Timber Framing
May
12
to May 17

Timber Framing

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course focuses on timber frames. Students will learn about material science of wood, what makes a timber frame appealing, and why timber frames are more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and energy-efficient than traditional stick frame structures.

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Carving with a Classical Flare with Alexander Grabovetskiy
Jun
2
to Jun 6

Carving with a Classical Flare with Alexander Grabovetskiy

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

In every piece of wood lies a story waiting to be revealed. Begin with a vision, embracing the depth of 3D imagination. Navigate the intricacies of the grain, wielding tools that are both sharp in edge and purpose. In the dance of carving, it is the blend of age-old design and modern mastery that crafts true brilliance

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Intro to Woodworking
Jun
2
to Jun 8

Intro to Woodworking

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  • Google Calendar ICS

This course will cover the fundamentals of woodworking with an emphasis on machine techniques. Students start by making a long grain cutting board to learn how to properly mill wood. Then, you will learn and practice a variety of joinery techniques. Finally, you will design your own step stool and learn how to make and execute thorough project plans.

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Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - FULL
Jun
9
to Jun 15

Windsor Continuous Arm Chair - FULL

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.

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Hanging Wall Cabinet
Jun
9
to Jun 13

Hanging Wall Cabinet

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Over 5 days, you will use a combination of machines and hand tools to build an elegant wall cabinet that will quickly warm up your home. Dovetails and through wedged tenons will be the main focal point on the cabinet. We will also fit dividers in some stopped grooves and learn the artistry of drawer making.

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Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop
Jun
14
to Jun 15

Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dive into the world of Mid Century Modern design with our Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop. In this two-day course, you'll learn the foundational skills of woodworking and upholstery by constructing a stylish and functional footstool. This project is perfect for beginners looking to gain hands-on experience in both crafts.

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Mid-Century Modern Chair Class
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The mid-century modern era was an exciting time for design. The combination of the craft revival movement with playful new organic shapes from danish and American designers alike birthed some of the most iconic pieces of furniture that became the new heirlooms of tomorrow. In this course, we will explore mid-century design as students build their own lounge chair complete with upholstered cushions.

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Bench Joinery
Jun
16
to Jun 20

Bench Joinery

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  • Google Calendar ICS

We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses and how to implement them into furniture making and design. We will first construct a simple box to store all of our new sample joints then get right into the art and technique of wood joinery. This will be a combination of hand tool and machine joinery techniques.

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Post & Rung Side Chair
Jun
23
to Jun 29

Post & Rung Side Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Craft a Post & Rung Side Chair with expert guidance from Zack Fealk in this comprehensive chairmaking course. Over the span of the course, students will be taken step-by-step through the intricate process of handcrafting a chair. Starting with the selection of lumber, students will progress through each stage of the chairmaking journey, culminating in the final assembly using traditional hide glue.

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Wharton Esherick Music Stand
Jun
23
to Jun 27

Wharton Esherick Music Stand

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of studio furniture by drawing inspiration from the works of Wharton Esherick, an iconic American artist renowned for his avant-garde designs and organic forms. Over this 5-day course, students will be guided on a journey to craft a Wharton Esherick Inspired Music Stand.

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Cabinet Making in the Garage Shop
Jul
7
to Jul 11

Cabinet Making in the Garage Shop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Building your own kitchen cabinets can be a cost-effective way to get custom cabinets at bargain prices. Plus it is an extremely fun and rewarding pursuit. In this 5-day course, we will teach you how to build kitchen cabinets with a few tools. No need for expensive equipment.

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Mastering Upholstery: From Side Chairs to Armchairs
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Mastering Upholstery: From Side Chairs to Armchairs

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Unlock the art of reupholstery with our Mastering Upholstery: From Side Chairs to Armchairs course. Whether you’re a passionate furniture flipper or have a cherished family heirloom in need of some TLC, this 5-day class will equip you with all the skills necessary to breathe new life into your furniture at home.

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Mid-Century Modern Chair Class
Jul
14
to Jul 18

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The mid-century modern era was an exciting time for design. The combination of the craft revival movement with playful new organic shapes from danish and American designers alike birthed some of the most iconic pieces of furniture that became the new heirlooms of tomorrow. In this course, we will explore mid-century design as students build their own lounge chair complete with upholstered cushions.

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Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop
Jul
19
to Jul 20

Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of iconic design with our Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop. This immersive two-day workshop is your gateway to mastering the techniques and skills needed to create a stunning mid-century modern ottoman that will serve as a perfect complement to your Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair.

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Illuminate: Creative Lamp Design and Bent Lamination Mastery
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Illuminate: Creative Lamp Design and Bent Lamination Mastery

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of innovative design with our Bent Lamination Class, where you’ll take the lead in creating a one-of-a-kind floor-standing lamp. This course invites you to push the boundaries of traditional woodworking by designing and crafting a lamp that is as much a work of art as it is a functional piece. Using the versatile technique of bent lamination, you’ll learn to bend wood into dynamic, flowing shapes that reflect your unique artistic vision.

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Wharton Esherick Stools
Jul
21
to Jul 25

Wharton Esherick Stools

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Immerse yourself in the world of studio furniture, drawing from the innovative designs of Wharton Esherick, a pioneering figure in the American studio furniture movement. This 5-day course offers students a unique opportunity to craft two distinct Wharton Esherick inspired stools, showcasing the blend of artistic form and functionality.

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Crafting Precision: Angled Liquor Cabinet Mastery
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Crafting Precision: Angled Liquor Cabinet Mastery

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Elevate your woodworking skills with our Crafting Precision: Angled Liquor Cabinet Mastery course. In this 5-day intensive workshop, you’ll embark on building a sophisticated case-on-stand project that will challenge and refine your abilities.

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Finefolk Chair (Modern Stick Chair) with Katrina Tompkins
Jul
28
to Aug 1

Finefolk Chair (Modern Stick Chair) with Katrina Tompkins

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spend a week with maker and designer Katrina Tompkins building her Finefolk Chair. This class is a mix of traditional and contemporary chair making techniques that will give you speedy and strong results. This 3 legged vernacular-inspired chair has a unique style backrest and some hidden joinery to attach the back post.

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Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop
Aug
2
to Aug 3

Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dive into the world of Mid Century Modern design with our Mid Century Marvel: Funky Footstool Workshop. In this two-day course, you'll learn the foundational skills of woodworking and upholstery by constructing a stylish and functional footstool. This project is perfect for beginners looking to gain hands-on experience in both crafts.

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Modern Windsor Rocking Chair
Aug
4
to Aug 10

Modern Windsor Rocking Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Modern Windsor Rocking Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a rocking chair on Sunday.

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Mid-Century Modern Chair Class
Aug
4
to Aug 8

Mid-Century Modern Chair Class

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The mid-century modern era was an exciting time for design. The combination of the craft revival movement with playful new organic shapes from danish and American designers alike birthed some of the most iconic pieces of furniture that became the new heirlooms of tomorrow. In this course, we will explore mid-century design as students build their own lounge chair complete with upholstered cushions.

View Event →
Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop
Aug
9
to Aug 10

Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Step into the world of iconic design with our Timeless Craft: Mid-Century Modern Ottoman Workshop. This immersive two-day workshop is your gateway to mastering the techniques and skills needed to create a stunning mid-century modern ottoman that will serve as a perfect complement to your Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair.

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Arts & Crafts Upholstered Bench
Aug
11
to Aug 15

Arts & Crafts Upholstered Bench

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create a timeless piece of furniture in our Crafting Comfort: Arts & Crafts Upholstered Bench course. In this hands-on class, you’ll build a traditional Arts & Crafts style bench that’s both beautiful and functional—a versatile addition to any room in your home. This project serves as an excellent introduction to essential woodworking techniques, focusing on basic joinery skills and upholstery.

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Build a Windsor Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt
Aug
11
to Aug 15

Build a Windsor Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Make a Comb-Back Rocker with Chairmaker Jeff Wyatt. Students will join us for a 5-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a Comb-Back Rocking Chair late Friday afternoon.

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Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker
Aug
18
to Aug 22

Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join master woodworker Jeff Wyatt in our Sculpted Elegance: Crafting a Maloof-Inspired Rocker course, where you will design and build a beautiful, sculptured rocking chair inspired by the iconic style of Sam Maloof. Over the course of this workshop, you’ll dive deep into advanced woodworking techniques, blending both artistry and craftsmanship to create a functional piece of art.

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Bench Joinery
Aug
18
to Aug 22

Bench Joinery

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will learn a variety of joints, their strengths and weaknesses and how to implement them into furniture making and design. We will first construct a simple box to store all of our new sample joints then get right into the art and technique of wood joinery. This will be a combination of hand tool and machine joinery techniques.

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Windsor Continuous Arm Chair
Sep
8
to Sep 14

Windsor Continuous Arm Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodshop (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Continuous Arm Chair with Chair maker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 7-day class. We will start with logs on Monday morning and finish with a continuous armchair on Saturday. Students who have not completed their chair or are making a rocking chair will return Sunday.

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Timber Framing
Sep
22
to Sep 27

Timber Framing

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This course focuses on timber frames. Students will learn about material science of wood, what makes a timber frame appealing, and why timber frames are more environmentally friendly, sustainable, and energy-efficient than traditional stick frame structures.

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Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair
Oct
20
to Oct 24

Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair

  • Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build a Windsor Balloon Back or Fan Back Side Chair with Chairmaker Luke A. Barnett. Students will join us for a 5-day class. Students can choose to build either a balloon back or a fan back side chair.

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