Welsh Stick Chair Courses – 6 Days

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The Welsh stick chair is the vernacular style of Windsor chair that evolved west of the border several hundred years ago. They’re simple but beautiful, and a real iconic piece that will grace any hearth with a charismatic presence.

Over this six-day course you’ll be taken through the process of crafting a Welsh stick chair from log to finished piece. You’ll fashion the legs, spindles and other frame parts from locally sourced ash using a range of simple tools, including drawknife and spokeshave. You’ll also use an adze and travisher to ‘bottom’ the chair seat to a comfortable form. The highlight of the course, apart from going away with your own heirloom, is the process of steam bending the graceful bow that forms the distinctive arm of the chair and the comb that tops off its back.

This is an intensive course, but is suitable to beginners with no prior knowledge of chair making. More challenging variants on the Welsh stick theme may be possible for woodworkers with some existing skill.

Course costs £675.00 and includes –

A simple lunch will be provided each day as well as copious quantities of tea, coffee and biscuits to keep your motor running.

Basic materials will be provided, but there will be an additional charge for the timber used to make the chair seat. This will range from £30-50 depending on what I have in stock at the time.