got what it takes to make a Stool?

Our 4 day courses take you on a deep dive into woodworking. On our stool making course you’ll learn how use to mortise and tenon joints to build something structurally sound – perfect for building workbenches or tables at home. This course offers plenty of scope for creativity in the design, so we’ll work with you to help you make something truly unique.

All you need to bring to this course is the desire to get stuck in, no previous experience is necessary as we will teach you all you need to make this Centuries Old Orcadian Style Stool.

The main focus of the Stool Making Course is on mortise and tenon joints. A stool being a weight bearing item of furniture means there is more of a focus on creating a safe and structurally sound piece. 4 days is a great amount of time to up your skill level and properly immersive yourself in the world of wood.

We meet at 9:15am for tea, coffee, pastries and introduction. The biscuits come out for a short morning tea break around 11am and we provide a sandwich buffet lunch at 1pm (except on the final day when we have a habit of ordering local sourdough pizza!) The day finishes around 4:30pm.

- Choose your material from a limited selection of timbers.
- Learn how to prepare your timber using a hand plane.
- Learn how to accurately mark out and cut all your loose mortise and tenon joints to create a strong joint between the top and the side of the stool.
Tools used: Jack Plane, Marking gauge, knife, ruler, mortise chisels, cabinet maker’s chisels, block plane.
- Building on the skills learnt in day one we go on to learning about through mortise and tenons.
- Mark out and cut all your through mortises in your stool top.
- Mark out and cut all your tenons in your stool legs.
- Choose the timber of your wedge for the wedged tenon.
Tools used: Marking gauge, knife, ruler, mortise chisels, cabinet maker’s chisels, Japanese Saw.
- Finishing off all mortise and tenon joints.
- Decide on your design for the handle, legs and sides.
- Sand.
- Glue Up!
Tools used: Knife, ruler, mortise chisels, cabinet maker’s chisels, Japanese saw, western saw, sliding bevel, clamps, pillar drill.
- Unclamp your work.
- Clean up any dried excess glue.
- Finish off your design details and add a chamfer.
- Learn about finishing and oil your work!
Tools used: Knife, cabinet maker’s chisels, Japanese saw, sliding bevel, jack plane, block plane, hard wax oil.

Ready to learn brand learn new skills? Looking to level up your woodworking hobby? Touch up on some dusty techniques? Need an escape from the daily mundane or a wellbeing boost?

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