Shaker Inspired Foot Stool - Beginners Course

October 2, 2023Jacqueline Boell

$970.00 AUD

Presented by Lee Gratton

The stool that we will be making during this 10 week course has its origins in the Shaker life. It represents a great opportunity to master both the skills of ‘hand cut dovetails’ and ‘mortise and tenon’ joinery. One aspect of this course that sets it aside from the other courses that we run, is that there will be no machinery used to produce your stool. Hand tools only!

You will be directed to the MindBody booking page.

Footstools are known to be one of the earliest forms of wooden furniture across many different cultures. They come in many shapes and sizes, from the very humble 3 legged milking stool made from green timber to the 19th Century ‘Fender’ stool, with its ornate cabriole legs made from Mahogany and upholstered seat.

You will learn practical tips for laying out and practicing accurate dove tails. We will also completely cover laying out and cutting angled mortise & tenons. You will also be introduced to basic hand planning techniques and how to set up a hand plane accurately.
At the end of the course, we will also cover applying a natural oil finish.

This footstool is a wonderful functional item that you will cherish and use for many many years to come! We look forward to seeing you at this Beginner’s Course – Create a Shaker Inspired Footstool!

Instructor

Lee Gratton

Lee has had a lifelong passion for learning and perfecting new skills. He has worked as a furniture maker overseas and in Australia for over 20 years. As well as furniture and cabinetry, Lee also handmakes guitars and ukuleles and steel bicycle frames.