Windsor Inspired Footstool
Description
Presented by Lee Gratton
Tailored towards beginners, this Windsor Inspired Footstool offers a satisfying taste of chair making with the convenience of it being scheduled every Wednesday evening for a single term (10 week course).
This project offers a great insight into some aspects of Windsor Chair Making and to a great extent chair making in general. For example, all the joinery associated with this project is directly related to all the joinery beneath the seat of a Windsor Chair.
What you will learn
- This project offers a great insight into some aspects of Windsor Chair Making and to a great extent stool making in general.
- The timber for your project will be selected by us from our collection of beautiful salvaged timbers.
- You’ll be taught how to drill your mortices for the legs into your seat and you’ll be shown how to use the ‘Shaper’ safely to obtain a rounded detail on the edge of your seat.
What you will get
- A beautiful hand crafted Windsor Inspired Footstool.
What to bring
- All materials included.
What to wear
Comfortable clothing & steel capped boots recommended.
Appropriate for
Beginners welcome.
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 ofcraftsmanship. 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.
The Guild offers 13 Open Courses a week where students are able to bring in their own projects. Also during the year on a regular basis we offer a number of short intensive classes on varying woodworking topics. Our student to teacher ratios are very low with a maximum of 8 students in the open classes.
The school itself is conveniently located two minutes from the Blackburn Rd exit off the Eastern Freeway. Parking is readily available right at the school’s door.We promise to do our very best to provide you with endless opportunities in a stimulating and supportive community.
We invite you to take your place at the Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking.
Your Teacher
Lee grew up on a fruit farm in Queensland, with his father’s steel and timber workshop in the front yard. This spurred a lifelong passion for learning and perfecting new skills. He has worked as a furniture maker overseas and in Australia for over 20 years.
His furniture making workshop GRATTON crafts bespoke standalone pieces and high-end timber cabinetry for residential, hospitality and commercial clients. He also collaborates with other designers on prototyping, process and small batch manufacturing.
As well as furniture and cabinetry, Lee also handmakes guitars and ukuleles and steel bicycle frames. He is influenced by Scandinavian design principles and favours simple clean lines and functional design.
Lee works out of his home workshop in leafy Warrandyte and enjoys teaching his three kids the joys of woodworking.
Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking has an average rating of 4.5 for their other classes.
See other reviewsCancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 28 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested anytime before the class starts. Free of charge.
- A credit note can be requested 28 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking or organised by Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking must agree to these terms and conditions.
1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking.
2.) PHOTO & VIDEO
I agree to give Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking classes and events or on Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking's premises. (For use of Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking marketing materials).
3.) REFUNDS
Melbourne Guild of Fine Woodworking requires 4 week's notice in writing prior to the class for a full refund or transfer.
4.) CANCELLATIONS
We require a minimum of 4 students for this course to go ahead. In the event that a class is cancelled, students will be notified via text message or email and entitled to a full refund or credit.