The Art of Chairmaking with Tom McLaughlin
March 27, 2024 (Wed) 9am to 4pm
Nova Labs ■ 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax VA
$50 for non-WWG Members – Register below
This registration page is for non-WWG members. WWG members should register in Members Only.
On Wednesday, March 27, from 9 am to 4 pm, Tom McLaughlin will join the Washington Woodworkers Guild and NovLabs for a full-day presentation, where he will introduce and attempt to simplify the art of fine chairmaking which is considered by most to be the most challenging of woodworking projects. If you’ve yet to experience Tom’s teaching style, you’re in for a treat as he clearly delivers concepts for those at various levels of expertise to understand, with professional skill and a disarming humor. In addition, Tom is always glad to field questions throughout.
While he will include inspirational examples from the great designs of the past through slide discussions, there will be plenty of practical examples and demonstrations of the approach and process to making great chairs.
The presentation will begin with an explanation of the fundamentals using as an example a classic mortise and tenon Craftsman style chair. Then Tom will show how the principles involved in building this chair extend to the more curvilinear Queen Anne style. Finally, he will explore chairmaking design and construction in the style of one of a modern-day masterpiece, the Hans Wegner Classic (round) Chair.
Tom McLaughlin apprenticed in the early 90s with Master Craftsman P.A. “Pug” Moore of Rocky Mount, NC. Over his 30+ year career he has designed and built a myriad of custom pieces for clients seeking to own pieces that are as much a work of art as they are functional. As a 25-year member of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters, and former Chairman, his work has become recognizable for its dramatic use of figured wood, creating a sense of movement in each piece. Tom can be seen hosting Classic Woodworking with Fine Woodworking on PBS TV, and he’s a frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking Magazine.
In 2016, Tom shifted his focus from commission work to teaching on his Epic Woodworking platform. He and his wife Kris enjoy furthering the craft by providing resources and instruction for all levels through a free weekly livestream called Shop Night Live
Thursdays at 7:30 pm ET on YouTube, Online courses, and In-shop classes at his shop in Canterbury, NH. They also offer a community Membership experience called The Neighborwood which brings together woodworkers from all over the world with the goal of expanding skills and inspiring creativity. Find out more at epicwoodworking.com.
The cost for the presentation is $50 for non-WWG members. WWG members receive a $10 discount when registering for the presentation.
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The presentation will be held Wed, Mar 27, 2024 at the Nova Labs in Fairfax from 9am-4pm.
The cost of the presentation is $50 for non-WWG members. Not a member? Join Today and save $10 off your registration fee. Membership is only $30 for 12 months.
Presentation Information
| What: | The Art of Chairmaking with Tom McLaughlin |
| When: | March 27, 2024 (Wed) – 9:00am to 4:00pm |
| Where: | This class will be hosted at Nova Labs See map and address below. |
| Cost: | $50 per person for non-WWG members |
| Refunds: | If you cancel your registration prior to March 1st, you will receive a full refund (minus PayPal fees). If you cancel on or after March 1st, you will receive a refund only if we are able to fill your slot in the presentation. |
Class Registration/Payment
The Art of Chairmaking with Tom McLaughlin
$50 for non-WWG Members
March 27, 2024
Presentation Location
Nova Labs
3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax VA
