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Jeff Trapp Windsors offers a 5-day sackback chairmaking class, using
traditional tools and methods.
The student is offered detailed one-on-one personalized instruction
and takes home the chair they handcraft.
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The chairmaking process is broken down into easy steps and includes
instruction in using traditional hand tools such as the adze, spokeshave,
draw knife and hand plane. Jeff teaches the techniques used to create
true hand made chairs:
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riving wood
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whittling spindles
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steaming oak
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creating wedged and tapered joints
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many other traditional woodworking methods.
All tools will be supplied for the duration of the course.
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Jeff provides the handcrafted turnings for your chair, as well as a
basic discussion of turning. You will paint or stain your chair as
you like when you return home and Jeff offers some painting technique
tips.
There is enough to learn in a typical chair class, that trying to learn
turning also can be too much in a five day period. Learning spindle turning
basics is easy then it's practice and more practice. I am now offering a
6 1/2 day class with turning instruction for $900. Call or email me and we
can talk about what option is best.
The cost of the class is $700.00. Class times are arranged by mutual
agreement and usually run Mon. through Fri. Madison has many motels and
restaurants and Jeff is happy to offer suggestions.
For more information or to arrange for a personalized class,
EMAIL
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"Jeff is able to demonstrate or explain technique
better then any book ever. His knowledge of woodworking goes far beyond chairs,
and his sense for style is untouched by others IMHO."
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"I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful week.
I learned a lot and had a great time. Your skill is totally
impressive." M.S., Chicago
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"I felt the class was a great experience. I have
read a couple of books on making Windsor chairs, but nothing compares with
building one from start to finish. Being able to work with you 1-on-1 was
invaluable for picking up the little tips & tricks that can really make
a difference. I feel like I could tackle one by myself!"
D.
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"We got home all right. To tell you the truth
I had some fear that I would be bringing home something that I might not
be proud of. That I might have to put in a corner of the basement, never
to be spoken of again. At some time or other I would be forced to display
it to our children.
Jeff, I was proud when our daughter Jane and
her family came over Saturday night and I could show them my (our) work.
At that point she talked about it being a heirloom. Thanks again for making
me proud. I may not have been your best, or even a very good student, but
you made me and my family very happy." DN, IL
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