A Beginner Furniture Building Workshop with Greg Alexander

In this workshop, woodworker Greg Alexander will guide participants in constructing a staked stool from Christopher Schwartz’s popular Anarchist’s Design Book. Alexander will introduce students to using the hand plane, one of the most fundamental tools in hand tool woodworking, to build their own staked stool to take home. Techniques taught in this workshop include drilling, reaming holes at compound angles and wood finish application. Over two days, the class will prepare the legs and seats using hand planes, assemble and back wedge the chairs and then apply a milk paint and oil finish. This workshop is perfect for beginners interested in learning the ins-and-outs of hand tool woodworking, as well as those with some experience interested in exploring the world of chair making.

The workshop will begin at 10 am. 701 CCA will provide all materials for each participant. The age minimum for the workshop is sixteen. If accompanied by an adult, the age minimum is twelve. The maximum number of participants is 6.

Space is extremely limited. Visit www.701cca.org/workshops to register. Questions? Call 803-319-9949 or email director@701cca.org.