Classes
Handcraft an American Classic
Do Something Extraordinary!
Have you always wanted to create a fine piece of furniture using hand tools?
Learn to build a Sack Back Arm Chair (as shown at
right)
in our workshop in a week.
This class is oriented to the novice, as well as the
experienced woodworker. With personalized attention, we will help you bring out your creative abilities.
Using the fine techniques employed by early craftsmen, Ferris Rugar-award winning Hudson Valley artisan, will guide you through handcrafting your own sack back arm chair.
Class will begin by shaping the spindles, arm and bow, using a drawknife and spoke shave. You will steam bend the arm and bow and set to dry.
The pine seat will be shaped using a variety of traditional tools including the Adz, Scorp, and Travisher. Holes will be drilled with a Bit Brace and Spoon bits. You will also learn how to use a Tapered Reamer.
The undercarriage (maple legs and stretchers) will already be turned for you, as assembly will take a bit of time.
At the end of the class you will have a completely assembled and painted chair to bring home.
2009 Class Schedule |
|
| Class begins at 8:30 am and goes to 5:30 pm Bring your lunch and a beverage, or choose from local take-out menus. |
|
| Class Fee: $800 Price includes all materials needed to complete your chair. |
|
January: this is a full week class Class begins on Monday and goes through Saturday. Jan 12th to 17th |
April: this is a two weekend class Class begins on Saturday and goes through Monday. |
February: this is a two weekend class Class
begins on Saturday and goes through Monday. |
July: this is a full week class Class
begins on Monday and goes through Saturday. |
March: this is a full week class Class begins on Monday and goes through Saturday. March 2nd to 7th |
October: this is a full week class Class begins on Monday and goes through Saturday. |
| Advanced Classes are Available once you have taken the Beginner Class - Please Contact Us for more Information | |
| TO REGISTER: Send your deposit and the date(s) of the class(es) you wish to attend to: 8 Beaver Road, LaGrangeville, NY 12540. Please include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address. |
|
| Deposit of 50% is required at registration. The balance is due 30 days before class. Please make check or money order payable to: Ferris Rugar | |
| A list of tools used in the class will be sent out to you after you register for class. We will have a limited amount of tools here for you to share. | |
To print this schedule, you must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your PC or Mac. 
What Our Students Say
Give a Gift of Creativity!
Our chair making classes make a great gift!
Order Your Gift Certificate Today
845-226-5531