Three Legged Stool 1W26
Age Group:
Adults
In this two day workshop we will take hard wood from a rough state to a stool ready to be sat on! We will shape, form and glue up all of the stools components and then focus on sanding and finishing. The simple construction of this stool makes it a perfect project for someone wanting to start building more complex chairs and stools. The stool we will make in this class will be constructed wedge which will secure the leg into the seat securely. After shaping the three legs and the seat, we will glue up the assembly. In the second session we will focus on sanding and finishing the stool, perhaps adding personalized elements of texture or color. In the class we will rely heavily on hand tools for shaping the legs and the seat but we will also use the drill press, router table, and band saw.
Making this stool will give students a solid foundation one of the most basic elements of wood joinery: the mortice and tenon. Understanding how this joint works and how to construct it will allow students to take on more ambitious furniture projects with confidence.
*This class does not have a make up date.
Isaac Gewirth
Isaac Gewirth is a Boston-based designer and craftsperson. They earned their BA and BFA through the combined program between Tufts University and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, where they studied material culture and studio art. Isaac has a passion for understanding how things are made, loves spending time in the woodshop, working with their hands, and experimenting with different methods and processes of making. Isaac’s practice seeks to reconcile their identities as a woodworker and designer with their political commitments, examining themes of status, taste, quality, and ethical consumption. In the classroom, they emphasize process over product, fostering a collaborative, lighthearted environment—filled with music, lively conversation, and plenty of curiosity.
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Specialty:
Sculpture, Woodworking, Drawing
Materials to bring to class:
All materials included in tuition.