The Art of Chairmaking by Tom McLaughlin – March 27, 2024
This event is in the past. Stay tuned for new events in 2024.
In this full-day presentation, Tom will introduce and attempt to simplify the art of fine chairmaking which is considered by most to be the most challenging of woodworking projects. 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.
Wednesday, March 27
- 9:00 am Session 1 begins
- 10:15 am 10-15 min stretch break
- 12:00 pm Session 1 ends – break for Lunch
- 1:00 pm Session 2 begins
- 2:15 pm 10-15 min stretch break
- 4:00 pm Session 2 ends
Location
Nova Labs ■ 3850 Jermantown Rd, Fairfax VA
Registration Fee
We will be requesting a modest fee to register for this special event ($50 for non-members, $40 for members). Registration is now available.
Tuesday Night, March 26
Please note that Tom will be the presenter at our March 26, 2024 guild meeting (Tuesday night before the class).
Registration
Please select one of the following buttons (depending on whether or not you are a WWG member). $50 for non-members, $40 for WWG members. Not a member? You can join today for only $30!
