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14 Cottage St
Blackburn, VIC, 3130
Australia

0413 537 490

The Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking was founded by Alastair Boell in 2007. After graduating from the world renowned North Bennet Street School, Boston (USA) Alastair felt that there was a great need in Australia for an educational facility that focuses on traditional skills. 

The Guild is committed to preserving and advancing craft traditions in furniture making. We are also committed to promoting a greater awareness and appreciation of
craftsmanship. In our classes we emphasize the skillful use of hand tools and power equipment and an informed use of appropriate materials. We are passionate about what we do and want to share information, ideas and skills with all our students young and old, from beginner to advanced.

Perch Stool

Classes

Perch Stool

Josh Cohen

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$970 AUD (2025 course)

Presented by Jon Grant

This Perch is a great opportunity to introduce you to the world of ‘Windsor’ chair making and the techniques associated with this iconic style. Ideal for beginners and those seeking the ‘Windsor’ chair experience without the intensity of a six day course.

You will be directed to the MindBody booking page.

The Perch is a unique three-legged stool that forces you to sit upright due to its unusually angled seat. When sitting down on a Perch, you have this novel sensation of being suspended somewhere between a standing position and a sitting position. This is somewhat difficult to describe but I’m sure if you sat on one, you would readily agree. As well as being a great introduction, I’m sure you’ll agree that it also happens to be a beautiful piece of furniture.

Instructor
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Jon Grant

Jon’s strong sense of place comes from several generations of his family living in Tasmania. He holds a deep connection with the landscape of his island home and an affinity with the beautiful and unique timbers that grow in the cool temperate forests.

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Testimonials
Living the Dream

Living the Dream! Having spent many an hour dreaming of making my own furniture, I was finally able to make it a reality having recently attended the three day Perch Stool workshop with Jon, Alastair and his team. What an amazing three days!

Peter Braden - 29th August 2014

Learn a wide range of skills

The Perch Stool course is a great opportunity to learn a wide range of skills in carving, turning and chair construction, and come away after three days with a finished project. The instructor, Jon Grant, keeps the class on track to be able to finish the project, but also gives the class a relaxed atmosphere.

Simon Clarke - 10th December 2017

Woodworking journey of discovery

My Perch Stool course with Jon Grant just before Corona Virus hit was a most enjoyable 3 days. Very happy with the result, the 4 coats of shellac really did the trick to bring out the mahogany grain… Will definitely be in touch in the not too distant future to enrol in another woodworking journey of discovery.

Bryan Currie - 30th May 2020

When

Fri 4th to Sun 6th April 2025
9:00am to 5:00pm
(3 Days)

Location
Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking.
14 Cottage St, Blackburn

 
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