|
Windsor Chairs -
American Windsor Chairs are recognized as the epitome of the chairmaker's art. They are timeless and have been in style for 250 years. Because of their unique construction they are extremely strong and durable. Windsors chars cannot be mass produced and retain the delicate grace and strength associated with Windsor Chairs. Participants learn trade secrets from Jock Jones, the only Windsor Chair maker in the Intermountain West.
Two Sessions available:
March 2012 View class schedule, project is a Fan-back, Side Chair
Cost is $400.00 per person
June 2012 View class schedule, project is a "Sack Back" Chair
Cost is $500.00 per person
Learning Experiences:
- Discussion of traditional Windsor Chairs
- Bending
- Turning
- Carving the seat
- Shaping spindles
- Assembly
For information:
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
Workshop participants learn the traditions of crafting Windsor chairs from master chair builder Jonathan (Jock) Jones. |
|
|
 |
|
|
