About

Noted island furniture maker Robert (Bob) Spangler is your instructor for this class, which covers design and what it takes to make a chair that is structurally robust, comfortable, and pleasing to the eye.

You'll work with patterns and jigs, and use a bandsaw and shaper to create parts that are accurate and repeatable (if you find the shaper intimidating, you won't have to use it!). Learn vacuum forming to bend the pieces that make up the back of the chair. All the joinery is mortise and tenon, made with the Festool Domino.

You'll leave class with a complete chair. You'll need to apply finish to the wood and upholster the seat on your own, after the class. The instructor will demonstrate the upholstery process.

Details

• Registration cutoff for this class is Tuesday, Feb. 4.
• If you take this class, you're welcome to reproduce the chair for your own use or as a gift, but you cannot reproduce it for sale. If you give it as a gift, Bob Spangler appreciates acknowledgement as the designer.
• Be prepared to work on your chair during Open Studio times between class sessions, if necessary, to keep up with the class schedule. Open Studio is always free for members. Non-members can also use the shop during these times without additional charge while working on the class project.

Details

• A materials fee of $105, included in the class fee, covers ribbon sapele mahogany for your chair, 1/2" plywood for a seat base, 1/4" MDF for patterns, and shop supplies, including Domino tenons.
• You'll need to supply finish, as well as foam and upholstery for the seat (on your own after the class).

Prerequisites

• Orientation to the Woodshop
• Woodshop Tool Safety  Checkout 1
• Woodshop Tool Safety Checkout 2

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• You must wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.