Making a Brettstuhl

Dates: Monday, March 15th - Friday, March 19th (5 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Charles Thompson

Teaching Assistant: TBD

Price: $985 is the full cost of the class. A $150 deposit is due at the time of registration. Students will have the option to pay in full or pay over time with a weekly payment plan when registering for the class. The payment plan details will be shared during the registration process. 

Learn to make a two-board chair in an Alpine vernacular. Students will use hand tools to create components and joints, including tapered sliding dovetails and through-tenons.Then, students can spend time developing a chair back of their own design or work from provided templates. 

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions. 

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested 
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back 

Prerequisite: All levels are welcome, however elements of this class may be physically strenuous. 

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ by the class start date to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.