{"product_id":"build-a-six-slat-ladder-back-chair-with-jeff-wyatt","title":"Build a Six-Slat Ladder Back Chair with Jeff Wyatt","description":"\u003ch5\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuesday September 28 to Sunday October 3 2027 from 10:00am to 5:00pm (Note: class may run longer or shorter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunday hours are 10:00am to 4:30pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass Size: 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely Hands On Class. We recommend having at least an intermediate level of woodworking experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee note below about what to bring to class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-highland-woodworking-atlanta-directions\"\u003e This class takes place at our store in Atlanta. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eClass Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6-slat ladder back rocking chair is a chair you’ll want to sit in every day, it’s a chair you’ll want to pass down to your children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class will take you, step-by-step, through the process of hand crafting the Appalachian Rocking Chair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery process is broken down into small, manageable steps so that you can concentrate on mastering one task at a time before moving onto the next. Whenever a new process is introduced, especially for hand shaping, you are given the opportunity to practice on spare material before working on your actual chair part. Because of the complexity of this rocking chair the rear legs and slats are steam bent and most parts are rough milled prior to your arrival. This allows you to spend all of your time working on the many parts of this chair — shaping the curved rear legs and slats, mortising for slats and rungs, shaping the arms and runners, assembly with hide glue, and installing and balancing the runners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Key points about the course: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFocus on hand tools: Primarily using hand tools like drawknives, spokeshaves, scorps, and scrapers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint emphasis: Mastering the tapered mortise and tenon joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam-bending techniques: Learn how to steam-bend wood for curved components.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly with hide glue: Utilizing hide glue for joint construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain and moisture awareness: Understanding how to use grain orientation and moisture content to create a long-lasting chair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Skills you will develop: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLumber selection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand shaping parts with drawknives and spokeshaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayout and drilling compound angles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam-bending techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating tapered mortise and tenon joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProper use of reamers, scorps, and scrapers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly with hide glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e Please bring the following items with you to class: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombination Square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTape Measure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial Caliper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComfortable Eye Protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust Mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny of your personal woodworking tools you would like to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your safety, be sure to wear closed toe footwear and remove all jewelry before class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind Jeff Wyatt @copperjohn_woodworks on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/copperjohn_woodworks\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Instagram \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eClass Cancellation Policy\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighland Woodworking reserves the right to cancel any class. Full refunds will be issued in that event. Students withdrawing from this class must notify Highland Woodworking 14 or more days prior to the beginning of the class to receive full credit or refund. No refund or credit will be issued with less than 14 days' notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"moreinfo\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"addinfo\" style=\"background: #E0D7C6;\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/info.highlandwoodworking.mom\/meetourwoodworkinginstructors.aspx\"\u003e Meet the Highland Woodworking Instructors \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seminars","offers":[{"title":"Tuesday September 28 to Sunday October 3 2027","offer_id":52862204805402,"sku":"993927","price":1675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/5167\/3370\/files\/Six-Slat-Chair-01.jpg?v=1789412812","url":"https:\/\/www.highlandwoodworking.mom\/products\/build-a-six-slat-ladder-back-chair-with-jeff-wyatt","provider":"Highland Woodworking","version":"1.0","type":"link"}