Melbourne

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Craft

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Woodworking

Make a Chair from a Tree Course

Craft Your Own Post-And-Rung Ladder-Back Chair

Burri & Co.

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6 x 6 hours

1 to 2

$1,080 ($1,080 per guest when you book for 1+ guests)

Melbourne

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Craft

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Woodworking

What you'll do

Over 6 days, craft an iconic two-slat post-and-rung ladder-back chair from a log of sustainably rescued Gippsland Mountain Ash with only a small collection of simple hand tools and requiring no nails, screws, or even glue to achieve an heirloom piece of furniture. This class is an excellent introduction to the adventure of chair-making and the techniques related to traditional wet and dry mortise and tenon joinery that will remain sound for generations.

You will begin the workshop by learning how to make spindles on a shavehorse using froes, drawknives, and spokeshaves. The back slats and rear legs are shaped and steam bent around hand-made jigs using age-old methods. You will learn to weave the chair seat using natural rush fibre. After 6 days, you will take home a genuinely handcrafted heirloom piece of furniture.

Classes include all tools, materials, patterns, expert tuition and all-day tea & coffee. For your convenience classes are undertaken at your chosen location from the comfort of your home or at our workshop.

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Knowledge required

This workshop is part of our Fundamentals series, which serves as an introduction for those with no previous experience. While still providing fresh challenges for those more seasoned woodworkers wishing to expand their capabilities.

What you'll get

Your own post-and-rung ladder-back chair with a woven rush seat.

What to bring

Clothing and footwear should be suitable for a workshop environment (but not heavy industrial), providing protection against wood chips, dropped objects, spills or splashes of varnishes and glues, while hair should be restrained or covered to avoid entanglement with machinery.

In addition, participants should bring a light lunch, a drink bottle and a sun hat on all days.

Session repeats

This class series runs over 6 consecutive days.

Location

Korumburra, VIC

Exact location is masked for privacy. You'll automatically get the specific address after booking.

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Your teacher

Burri & Co.

Burri & Co. offers small group workshops inspired by a deep connection between traditional skills and contemporary materials and processes. While providing a nuanced and sensitive approach to woodworking that fosters a deep appreciation for the craft. Classes are taught at a leisurely pace, ensuring ample opportunity for participants to reflect and refine their practice under the guidance of a craftsperson with over 20 years of experience as a woodworker and educator.

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