Adirondack Chair Building Workshop

Learn how to build a beautiful outdoor chair in one day with this beginner course.


Among the Trees
Among the Trees
5.0 (144)
4k

2 x 8 hours Class size 1 to 6 guests

$749 (Afterpay available)
Have you always wanted a classic Adirondack chair? An outdoor chair you could comfortably sit in all day just watching the world pass by. Somewhere to enjoy a great book, a beer or wine or even dinner.
Working under an experienced Canadian cabinet maker, students will learn about the basics of furniture building including wood and construction principles, design, working with a range of hand and power tools. You will walk away with not only possibly the most comfortable outdoor chair you have ever sat in, but one you’ve built yourself. You will also gain a range of skills and knowledge that will leave you ready to tackle a range of furniture projects of your own.
What we'll cover:
  • Knowledge of general safety in the workshop
  • Timber selection for outdoor use and an understanding of second-hand timber
  • Grain direction and strengths and weaknesses
  • Project outline and assembly
  • Use of various woodworking tools and equipment
  • Use woodworking fixings such as screws and bolts
  • How to use woodworking glues
  • Sanding and finishing
Transporting your chair home:
  • The Adirondack chair is large. You will be able to store it at the school if necessary until the following Wednesday latest. You must pick it up by then.
  • To make it a little easier to transport home, the chair can be slightly disassembled, and you will need to reinsert 8 screws at home. Also, the outdoor oil finish will need to be applied at home to avoid any mess in your transportation vehicle.
  • If you live near the school Mark may be able to drop off your chair using his Ute after the class on Saturday evening.
  • If transportation is difficult, a delivery service can pick up the chair and deliver (at an additional expense).


Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 5 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we'll cancel the class; in this case we'll inform you and allow you to get a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.
Knowledge required
This workshop is aimed at people with no experience with woodwork and power tools and who are looking for an introduction to the craft.
There is an element of physicality involved with this course.
What you'll get
By the end of this class you will have:
  • An appreciation of the value of second-hand timber.
  • An understanding of the structural properties of timber and timber joinery.
  • The knowledge to safely and effectively use a variety of traditional hand tools and modern-day power tools.
  • An understanding of different woodworking glues and finishes.
  • Been introduced to woodworking terminology.
  • Used a number of woodworking devices and jigs.
  • Your own comfortable Adirondack chair.
  • The confidence to start your own projects at home.
What to bring
  • You are encouraged to bring your own face mask, protective eyewear, and ear protection. However, sanitised Personal Protective Equipment will be available to use. Any borrowed PPE needs to be sanitised after use.
  • You are required to wear closed-toe shoes.
  • Please wear clothing that can get dirty (e.g. sawdust will be present).
  • Long hair needs to be tied back, and no loose-hanging jewellery should be worn.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Among The Trees - 27 Sydney Street, Marrickville NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Sydenham station (800m).

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Among the Trees
Among the Trees

5.0 (144)
4k

Among the Trees is an ethical and sustainability based start-up for reclaimed timber located in Marrickville. 
Saving timber from demolitions or other discarded uses and making it available to the public through a retail timber shop and woodworking classes. Accessibility to wood doesn't just mean being wheelchair friendly (which we are), it also means helping customers understand how to use and source reclaimed timber. To make it as easy as possible to work with, we offer custom machining and glueing, so the timber in our store can be squared, resurfaced and cut to specific dimensions. We also help empower individuals to have the confidence to undertake woodworking projects by offering woodworking beginners classes that are taught with simple hand tools. 
 
Lumberyards and wood workshops can be intimidating sometimes, ATT is one of the few places that caters not only to architects, planners, homeowners as well as carpenters and tradespeople but also to customers that have little to no woodworking experience and are embarking on DIY and student projects or trying their hand at repair, renovating or building. 
Our workshop at Among The Trees is set up to be the perfect space to learn about hand tools, reclaimed timber, and woodworking. We’ve been hard at work collecting, restoring and tuning all the tools required to learn woodworking, and a few extra ones as well.
 
All-in-all, everyone that is interested in wood is welcome!

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