This class is full. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com.

In this two day class, students will start with freshly cut green wood and carve elegant and useful eating or cooking spoons. The class is limited to six people which means there is plenty of time to cover the basics for new carvers and to dive deeper into the nuances with more advanced students. We will learn how to prepare rough logs into blanks and then how to use simple tools to carve those blanks into spoons. There will be a special focus on the knife grips and other techniques that keep us safe while we work and also give us precise control of our primary tools; the carving knife, curved spoon knife, and gouge. We'll also learn some basic sharpening principles and how to sharpen each of the tools that we use.

Students should bring a basic carving knife like a Morakniv 120 or 106. Other tools will be provided, but bring your carving hooks and gouges if you have them. Contact Tim at tmanney@gmail.com for more specific tool recommendations.

Tuition is $400 which includes supplies and grinders needed for sharpening process. 

Reservations will be first come first serve. Tuition is due upon enrollment.

COVID Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you wish to be placed on the waitlist!

An award winning contemporary design, the lowbow diner was inspired by the smaller dwellings that have become the norm in modern cities. Whilst they would be perfectly at home in a larger room where the easy contrast between it’s almost primary shapes would be on full view, they come into their own in the confined spaces of apartment living. The lowbow is light, versatile, comfortable and comes with the structual integrity endemic to all windsor chairs.

Class tuition is $2300 with a $800 deposit due upon enrollment

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

To enroll or contact Pete with any questions at info@petergalbert.com

This class is full. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email info@petergalbert.com . 

This is a very special opportunity to work with Bern Chandley and Pete Galbert as they teach you how to build Bern's exceptional chair design. Bern has melded the tradition Windsor and the Danish Modern aesthetic in this acclaimed chair featuring a crinoline stretcher and hardwood seat. This class will cover all aspect of making the chair, from material selection, design, wood technology and all the joinery that goes into this amazing design. Bern is one of Australia's best and we are thrilled to have lured him to America to teach at the school. This is a one time class offering, please act fast if you wish to enroll, spots will go fast.

Class tuition is $2300 with a $800 deposit due upon enrollment

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

To enroll or contact Pete with any questions at info@petergalbert.com

This class is full. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email info@petergalbert.com .

(Please contact me to assess whether this project is right for your skill level)

This 8 day course will build a rocking chair with classic technology and modern styling in white oak, maple and pine.

Tuition is $2300 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $800 is due upon enrollment.

COVID Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full. Please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you would like to be added to the wailist.

If you have ever touched an edged tool to wood, you know how important properly sharpened tools are for making clean, controlled cuts.  In this two day class we will cover sharpening, edge geometry, and tool tuning, and students will gain the confidence to sharpen even the trickiest tools in their toolboxes.  

We’ll start with simple tools like chisels and gouges to work on sharpening fundamentals.  Then we’ll move on to tools with longer edges and more complex shapes like drawknives, inshaves, travishers, and adzes.  Safe and controlled use of the bench grinder is a primary focus of this class and participants will learn to use the grinder to quickly establish the desired edge geometry of their tools.  After grinding we’ll use stones, abrasive paddles, and strops to polish and refine the edges of the tools.

Students should bring eye protection, hearing protection, a chisel, a gouge, a carving knife, a drawknife, and any other tools they are struggling to sharpen. 

Tuition is $400 which includes supplies and grinders needed for sharpening process. 

Reservations will be first come first serve. Tuition is due upon enrollment.

COVID Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email info@petergalbert.com . 

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

This 6 day class will build the “Temple” stool. This comfortable, elegant stool is fun to build and because it can be built from kiln dried woods, it’s a great introduction to chair making that can be made anywhere. During the class, we will learn to work with kiln dried woods to get parts that are straight grained with all the benefits of split wood. We will turn some parts as well as learning to drill, carve, bend, join and assemble. New photo of the project will come soon, but please note, materials will vary.

Tuition is $1925 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

COVID Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email info@petergalbert.com . 

Please read this page for more info and policies.

Beginning with rough stock, carve a graceful and useful serving bowl that will complement your dining table or counter.  More importantly, with each step we'll explore the concepts that will allow you to layout and carve a variety of bowls going forward beyond the class.  Time will also be devoted to important skills and techniques such as sharpening, workholding, and finishing.  We'll also create sample boards with  different decorative carving motifs to be taken home for future reference.  We'll study designs from in-person pieces as well as photographs.  This six-day format  should allow for a dive into interests and questions as they arise.  We'll see where it goes!  Let's have a blast exploring the world of carved bowls together.  

Tuition is $1900 which includes all materials.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $700 is due upon enrollment.

COVID Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

Tool List:

Two holdfasts for 3/4" holes https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/MS-HOLDFAST.02?searchterm=holdfasts

12" pencil compass (like this or similar: https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-12-divider-compass/h5886?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrIixBhBbEiwACEqDJXmFZiCHr1qPCIeH9w-0WDVFvrB2YrdsorZWSaReUGzsyQYOTbsi3hoCMlsQAvD_BwE

Block plane  

Deep sweep longbent gouge (similar to #8/30mm longbent gouge)

Shallow sweep longbent gouge (similar to #5/25mm longbent gouge)

#6/14mm gouge

#8/7-10mm gouge 

Carving mallet

drawknife

Sloyd knife (Mora 106, 120, or similar)

chip carving knife or similar (with a straight cutting edge -- even a utility knife will do)

Could be useful (Bring them if you have them.):

spokeshave (flat sole)

#8/4mm gouge 

1" chisel, single or double bevel

Whatever other carving gouges, hook tools, or the like you have and would like to bring

adze (do not go out and buy one for this class)

carving hatchet (again, if you have one already)

some sharpening stones/slips/strop (unless your checked baggage is nearing 50 lbs!)

small square -- adjustable is even better

simple notebook/sketchbook and a pencil/pen

Jack plane (small bench plane) -- not necessary, but if you're driving and can throw it in...

This class is full. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email info@petergalbert.com . 

In this two day class, students will start with freshly cut green wood and carve elegant and useful eating or cooking spoons. The class is limited to six people which means there is plenty of time to cover the basics for new carvers and to dive deeper into the nuances with more advanced students. We will learn how to prepare rough logs into blanks and then how to use simple tools to carve those blanks into spoons. There will be a special focus on the knife grips and other techniques that keep us safe while we work and also give us precise control of our primary tools; the carving knife, curved spoon knife, and gouge. We'll also learn some basic sharpening principles and how to sharpen each of the tools that we use.

Students should bring a basic carving knife like a Morakniv 120 or 106. Other tools will be provided, but bring your carving hooks and gouges if you have them. Contact Tim at tmanney@gmail.com for more specific tool recommendations.

Tuition is $400 which includes supplies and grinders needed for sharpening process. 

Reservations will be first come first serve. Tuition is due upon enrollment.

COVID Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email info@petergalbert.com .

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

We will make lots of shavings while learning to turn parts for making chairs. This class (max 6 students) is open to all levels, we will cover everything from basic technique through to advance shapes and joinery. Tuition ($600) includes all materials and tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. The full amount of $600 is due upon enrollment.

COVID Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full. If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please email info@petergalbert.com . 

This is two-classes-in-one. One is making the period-style box with rabbet joints, pinned and glued. Working with quartersawn oak boards for the box, white pine for the lids and bottoms. An interior lidded till adds some interest to the box (viewers ooh & aah over the till!) Wooden pintle hinges to attach the lid and handmade iron nails to fasten the bottom round out the construction details. 

But the main event is the carved decoration. Students will do a couple of days of carving, first a full day of practice, then each student will choose the patterns they want to carve for their box parts. Peter will have some finished boxes, many carved samples and photographs of museum pieces from the period as models. 

Boxes will range around 6 1/2”-7” high (including the bottom & lid) and about 22” wide by 14” deep. 

Tuition: $1900. Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $700 is due upon enrollment. Please read this page for more info and policies.

COVID Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

Tool List:

PLANES - Smooth Plane, block plane, rabbet (optional) longer plane if you have it.

CHISELS-  Narrow chisel for the till trenches - Peter uses a 5/16” and a wide paring chisel, maybe 1”-or 1 1/2”

BORING holes for wooden pins and for iron nails. Peter uses an eggbeater drill with very narrow bit for the nails.  (1/4” or 5/16” for the wooden pegs and 3/8” for the holes for till lid)

SAWS - Backsaw, Crosscut saw, Rip saw -for trimming some width on the pine lids & bottoms

LAYOUT - Square, awl, ruler, (Peter often uses a zig-zag ruler, it helps in fitting the till, but bring what you have), marking gauge, compass

MISC - Hammer, Mallet

CARVING TOOLS; Bring what you can. Everyone will need a V-tool - Peter has a Swiss made, #15, 6mm. For gouges, see the attached PDF showing tools I use a lot, but don’t run out and buy them all.

We can form designs according to what you have. I’ll have some extras, but bring what you have and we’ll go from there.

This class is full, please contact send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you wish to be placed on the waitlist!

Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.(Please contact me to assess whether this project is right for your skill level)

This 8 day course will build a rocking chair with classic technology and modern styling in white oak, maple and pine.

Tuition is $2325 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please contact send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you wish to be placed on the waitlist!

Please read this page for more info and policies.

Beginning with rough stock, carve a graceful and useful serving bowl that will complement your dining table or counter.  More importantly, with each step we'll explore the concepts that will allow you to layout and carve a variety of bowls going forward beyond the class.  Time will also be devoted to important skills and techniques such as sharpening, workholding, and finishing.  We'll also create sample boards with  different decorative carving motifs to be taken home for future reference.  We'll study designs from in-person pieces as well as photographs.  This six-day format  should allow for a dive into interests and questions as they arise.  We'll see where it goes!  Let's have a blast exploring the world of carved bowls together.  

Tuition is $1900 which includes all materials.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $700 is due upon enrollment.

Tool List:

Two holdfasts for 3/4" holes https://toolsforworkingwood.com/store/item/MS-HOLDFAST.02?searchterm=holdfasts

12" pencil compass (like this or similar: https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-12-divider-compass/h5886?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrIixBhBbEiwACEqDJXmFZiCHr1qPCIeH9w-0WDVFvrB2YrdsorZWSaReUGzsyQYOTbsi3hoCMlsQAvD_BwE

Block plane  

Deep sweep longbent gouge (similar to #8/30mm longbent gouge)

Shallow sweep longbent gouge (similar to #5/25mm longbent gouge)

#6/14mm gouge, or similar

Carving mallet

Aluminum or wood yard stick

drawknife

Sloyd knife (Mora 106, 120, or similar)

chip carving knife or similar (with a straight cutting edge -- even a utility knife will do)

Could be useful (Bring them if you have them.):

spokeshave (flat sole)

#8/7-10mm gouge 

#8/4mm gouge 

#5/18mm gouge

Whatever other carving gouges, hook tools, or the like you have and would like to bring

adze (do not go out and buy one for this class)

carving hatchet (again, if you have one already)

some sharpening stones/slips/strop (unless your checked baggage is nearing 50 lbs!)

small square -- adjustable is even better

simple notebook/sketchbook and a pencil/pen

a piece of non-slip matting (rug/router pad or something like that) maybe 2' x 1' or so

Jack plane (small bench plane) -- not necessary, but if you're driving and can throw it in...

This class is full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

Classes are filled in the order requests come in and sell out quickly, so please act expeditiously if you are interested in attending.

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

This 7 day class will focus on the Continuous Arm chair. With it's blend of comfort and grace, it's clearly an achievement in both Windsor design and chair design in general. We will cover all aspects of building this chair from the log. Turnings will be supplied, students may choose from double bobbin (bamboo) or baluster (ornate with beads and coves).

Tuition is $1975 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please email info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist!

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

In this class, each student will build a “Helix” Armchair. This exciting form pushes the limits of greenwoodworking and woodbending to create a dynamic form that’s both interesting to the eye and comfortable to the body. I’ve been very excited to get this chair into the teaching rotation and the time has finally come! The unique seat carving echoes the twisting arm rail and creates a lot of visual interest and fun carving challenges.

Tuition is $1900 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, email info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

In this two day class, students will start with freshly cut green wood and carve elegant and useful eating or cooking spoons. The class is limited to six people which means there is plenty of time to cover the basics for new carvers and to dive deeper into the nuances with more advanced students. We will learn how to prepare rough logs into blanks and then how to use simple tools to carve those blanks into spoons. There will be a special focus on the knife grips and other techniques that keep us safe while we work and also give us precise control of our primary tools; the carving knife, curved spoon knife, and gouge. We'll also learn some basic sharpening principles and how to sharpen each of the tools that we use.

Students should bring a basic carving knife like a Morakniv 120 or 106. Other tools will be provided, but bring your carving hooks and gouges if you have them. Contact Tim at tmanney@gmail.com for more specific tool recommendations.

Tuition is $400 which includes supplies and grinders needed for sharpening process. 

Reservations will be first come first serve. Tuition is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

We will make lots of shavings while learning to turn parts for making chairs. This class (max 6 students) is open to all levels, we will cover everything from basic technique through to advance shapes and joinery. Tuition ($600) includes all materials and tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. The full amount of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

We are excited to have Andy Glenn hosting class at the shop this year!

Andy is a North Bennet School Alum and served as head of The Woodworking School at Pine Croft (in Berea, KY). He is also and author. His book is now available with Lost Art Press titled “Backwoods Chairs” about current makers in Central Appalachia still working in the post-and-rung chair tradition. Due out in early 2024.

We'll build a post and rung lounge chair of red oak in this five day class.  With plenty of emphasis on the drawknife and spokeshave, we'll shape and bend our parts before assembling our chairs. This form uses different moisture content between parts to strengthen the joinery - the posts contain moisture while the rungs are kiln dry - making an incredibly strong joint.  

Andy will provide a small tool list before the course, along with weaving options and suppliers.  We'll build this chair frame within the five days.  Weave options will be discussed and demonstrated (as time allows).  Students will complete the weaving after the class. 

This chair is open to all skill levels.  There's challenge and success here for experienced chairmakers or beginners alike.  Please email Andy at andy.d.glenn@gmail.com if you have any questions about the class.  

Tuition is $1650 which includes all materials and most tools. Please see Tool List below for details.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

Tool List:

Needed:

• Drawknife

• Spokeshave (Flat or Round bottomed, flat will be a little easier)

Recommended: (please bring – especially the first eight on this list – but don’t run out to purchase if you don’t own one yet)

• pencil

• utility or pocket knife

• tape measure

• sliding bevel gauges

• tenon or dovetail saw

• sharp chisel

• pocket knife or (small) straight carving knife

• claw hammer

• handsaw (smaller crosscut saw - ideally a tenon saw, though most anything will do)

• framing square or 24″ straight edge

• deadblow or lump hammer

• block plane

• compass (scribe)

• card scraper

We’ll use/cover, but not needed (please bring if you have them):

• froe, maul and wedges

• hatchet

• power tenon cutters

• bevel setting gauge or protractor

This class is full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

This 7 day side chair class covers the Balloon Back and Fan Back side chairs, both from my book "Chairmaker's Notebook". Students can choose the style of chair that they want to build as well as the style of the turnings, either double bobbin (bamboo) or baluster (ornate with beads and coves).

Tuition is $1800 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

If you have ever touched an edged tool to wood, you know how important properly sharpened tools are for making clean, controlled cuts.  In this two day class we will cover sharpening, edge geometry, and tool tuning, and students will gain the confidence to sharpen even the trickiest tools in their toolboxes.  

We’ll start with simple tools like chisels and gouges to work on sharpening fundamentals.  Then we’ll move on to tools with longer edges and more complex shapes like drawknives, inshaves, travishers, and adzes.  Safe and controlled use of the bench grinder is a primary focus of this class and participants will learn to use the grinder to quickly establish the desired edge geometry of their tools.  After grinding we’ll use stones, abrasive paddles, and strops to polish and refine the edges of the tools.

Students should bring eye protection, hearing protection, a chisel, a gouge, a carving knife, a drawknife, and any other tools they are struggling to sharpen. 

Tuition is $400 which includes supplies and grinders needed for sharpening process. 

Reservations will be first come first serve. Tuition is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

A spot has open up for this class. To register, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com.

In this 6 day class, students will work through the entire process of making what Follansbee calls the “JA chair” - for Jennie Alexander, whose book Make a Chair from a Tree introduced thousands to chairmaking. Featuring steam-bent rear posts and 2 bent slats, this chair is both attractive  and comfortable. Students will learn all the steps involved in making this post-and-rung chair - splitting, riving with the froe, drawknife and spokeshave work - as well as the joinery; mortises bored with a brace and bit, tenons formed with a spokeshave, all will be covered in detail. Interlocking mortise and tenon joinery gives the chair its strength. The critical mechanics of wet/dry joinery are covered in detail. The kiln-dried rungs fit tightly into mortises in the posts, which still contain some moisture. The joint both shrinks and swells together, never to come undone. 

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

Peter Follansbee has made these chairs from green wood since 1978, learning the craft from John (Jennie) Alexander and Drew Langsner. 

Students will receive a tool list of some basic required tools, as well as optional tools. The instructor(s) will have many tools available for students’ use. We’ll provide a list of seating materials/options and will have some finished examples on hand. There should be time for some seat weaving; a demonstration of weaving hickory bark and/or Shaker tape often fits into the final day of class.  Tuition is $1750, a deposit of $600 will reserve your spot and the remainder of tuition is due at 4 weeks before the class. You can email info@petergalbert.com to reserve your spot after 8 am on Nov 15.

One spot left for this class. To register, please email info@petergalbert.com.

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

We will make lots of shavings while learning to turn parts for making chairs. This class (max 6 students) is open to all levels, we will cover everything from basic technique through to advance shapes and joinery. Tuition ($600) includes all materials and tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. The full amount of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.(Please contact me to assess whether this project is right for your skill level)

This 8 day course will build a rocking chair with classic technology and modern styling in white oak, maple and pine.

Tuition is $2300 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class if full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

This 7 day class will focus on the Continuous Arm chair. With it's blend of comfort and grace, it's clearly an achievement in both Windsor design and chair design in general. We will cover all aspects of building this chair from the log. Turnings will be supplied, students may choose from double bobbin (bamboo) or baluster (ornate with beads and coves).

Tuition is $1950 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class if full, please send an email to info@petergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

This 6 day class will build the “Temple” stool. This comfortable, elegant stool is fun to build and because it can be built from kiln dried woods, it’s a great introduction to chair making that can be made anywhere. During the class, we will learn to work with kiln dried woods to get parts that are straight grained with all the benefits of split wood. We will turn some parts as well as learning to drill, carve, bend, join and assemble. New photo of the project will come soon, but please note, materials will vary.

Tuition is $1900 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please contact me if you wish to be placed on the waitlist!

Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.(Please contact me to assess whether this project is right for your skill level)

This 8 day course will build a rocking chair with classic technology and modern styling in white oak, maple and pine.

Tuition is $2300 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class if full, please send an email to info@patergalbert.com if you want to be on the waitlist.

Enrollment for this class is open, if you wish to enroll please email info@petergalbert.com at that time. Spots filled in the order in which they are received.

We are excited to have Andy Glenn hosting class at the shop this fall!

Andy is a North Bennet School Alum and is the head of the The Woodworking School at Pine Croft (in Berea, KY). He is currently writing a book with Lost Art Press titled “Backwoods Chairs” about current makers in Central Appalachia still working in the post-and-rung chair tradition. Due out in early 2024.

This 6-day course will focus on all the aspects of post-and-rung chairmaking.  We'll discuss and take parts from the log, shave them to size with the drawknife, before drying them in the kiln.  The back posts are bent above the seat for comfort and aesthetics.  We'll cover all the important aspects of greenwood chairs, a process with which to design them, and cap the week by weaving in a hickory bark seat.  An ideal first green chair while still being plenty challenging and fun if it's your 50th.  Design inspired from traditional Appalachian ladder backs.  

Tuition is $1700 which includes all materials and most tools. Please see Tool List below for details.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

Tool List:

Needed:

• Drawknife

• Spokeshave (Flat or Round bottomed, flat will be a little easier)

Recommended: (please bring – especially the first eight on this list – but don’t run out to purchase if you don’t own one yet)

• pencil

• utility or pocket knife

• tape measure

• sliding bevel gauges

• tenon or dovetail saw

• sharp chisel

• pocket knife or (small) straight carving knife

• claw hammer

• handsaw (smaller crosscut saw - ideally a tenon saw, though most anything will do)

• framing square or 24″ straight edge

• deadblow or lump hammer

• block plane

• compass (scribe)

• card scraper

We’ll use/cover, but not needed (please bring if you have them):

• froe, maul and wedges

• hatchet

• power tenon cutters

• bevel setting gauge or protractor

Enrollment for this class is open, if you wish to enroll please email info@petergalbert.com at that time. Spots filled in the order in which they are received.

This class is a deep dive into all things chair making. We will cover the whole range of topics relating to chairmaking and chair design while building a prototype chair as a class. Topics will include, tools, materials, various chairmaking techniques, design creation, ergonomics, model making, drafting, prototyping and processes for production. As a class we will brainstorm up a chair from scratch and collaborate on building it. This isn’t a class where you take home a chair, but you will take home a whole new awareness of the process and the confidence to explore and create your own ideas.

Tuition is $1800 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class if full, please contact me if you want to be on the waitlist!

Please read this page for more info and policies. Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.

This 7 day class will focus on the Continuous Arm chair. With it's blend of comfort and grace, it's clearly an achievement in both Windsor design and chair design in general. We will cover all aspects of building this chair from the log. Turnings will be supplied, students may choose from double bobbin (bamboo) or baluster (ornate with beads and coves).

Tuition is $1950 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact info@petergalbert.com

This class is full, please contact me if you wish to be placed on the waitlist!

In this 6 day class, students will work through the entire process of making what Follansbee calls the “JA chair” - for Jennie Alexander, whose book Make a Chair from a Tree introduced thousands to chairmaking. Featuring steam-bent rear posts and 2 bent slats, this chair is both attractive  and comfortable. Students will learn all the steps involved in making this post-and-rung chair - splitting, riving with the froe, drawknife and spokeshave work - as well as the joinery; mortises bored with a brace and bit, tenons formed with a spokeshave, all will be covered in detail. Interlocking mortise and tenon joinery gives the chair its strength. The critical mechanics of wet/dry joinery are covered in detail. The kiln-dried rungs fit tightly into mortises in the posts, which still contain some moisture. The joint both shrinks and swells together, never to come undone. 

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

Peter Follansbee has made these chairs from green wood since 1978, learning the craft from John (Jennie) Alexander and Drew Langsner. 

Students will receive a tool list of some basic required tools, as well as optional tools. The instructor(s) will have many tools available for students’ use. We’ll provide a list of seating materials/options and will have some finished examples on hand. There should be time for some seat weaving; a demonstration of weaving hickory bark and/or Shaker tape often fits into the final day of class.  Tuition is $1750, a deposit of $600 will reserve your spot and the remainder of tuition is due at 4 weeks before the class. You can email info@petergalbert.com to reserve your spot after 8 am on Nov 15.

This class is full, please contact me if you wish to be placed on the waitlist!

Classes are only open to vaccinated individuals.(Please contact me to assess whether this project is right for your skill level)

This 8 day course will build a rocking chair with classic technology and modern styling in white oak, maple and pine.

Tuition is $2250 which includes all materials and most tools. Please visit the Student tool list to learn more.

Reservations will be first come first serve. A deposit of $600 is due upon enrollment.

For questions or to reserve a spot, contact peter@petergalbert.com