Classes 

​Contact me to schedule or register for a 6-day chairmaking class in my shop in Northwest Connecticut.

During the week, we'll cover splitting and riving, wet-dry joinery, basic wood technology and much more, as you create an heirloom quality Windsor chair.
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Materials, instruction and use of all applicable hand tools included. The basic outline is as follows and can be tailored to student strengths and areas for growth and learning.
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  • Day 1 -- splitting and riving, spindles and bow. Lots of draw knife work on the shave horse and steam bending the bow.
  • Day 2 -- seat layout and mortise boring. Leg joinery, stretcher measurements. Arm support joinery and measurements. Start carving the seat.
  • Day 3 -- Finish carving the seat and leg up. Clean up the arm.
  • Day 4 -- Bore mortices and ream to get the arm set. Clean up tenons to prep for assembly.
  • Day 5 -- Fit spindles and prep for glue up!
  • Day 6 -- Glue up on day 5 or day 6, depending on progress. If glue up is on day 5, the final day can be spent on prepping for paint. 


How to register:

Classes are limited to 2 students at this time. The price is $1500. A non-refundable $250 deposit will hold your spot. To sign up, email andrewjackchairs@gmail.com.
​I can accept payment via Venmo, PayPal, or check. 
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*COVID-19 Vaccination Required

For those traveling from a distance, please see this list of options for nearby accommodations. 

2022 Chairmaking class schedule:

April 4-9
May 1-6
September 12-17
October 17-22

If you’re interested in a class outside of that schedule, please get in touch!

it's 2022...

I am offering personalized, virtual chairmaking skills workshops!

So, you went and made a chair in a class and you got home to your own shop and realized you didn't take the notes you needed...

Fill in the blanks with me virtually, one-on-one. I can answer, demonstrate and troubleshoot your specific questions and help you craft a chair in the comfort of your own space. 

Build confidence on your schedule, in your space, and target the skills that you want to hone to construct your own Windsor chair.

Every session is catered to individual student needs. Possible topics include:
  • Layout
  • Flattening and carving the seat
  • Angled drilling and reaming
  • Splitting and shaving
  • Bending
  • Shaping spindles
  • Joinery

The price is $100/hour. I can accept payment via Venmo, PayPal or check. 

Contact me to schedule