We have been asked many times if we give lessons. Well we finally decided to do just that. We will be offering lessons on How to Build a Rocking Chair and two dinning chair styles. The rocker is a take on the classic Sam Maloof Style but with a few of our own design elements. The two chair styles are a spindle back and a lowback.
Classic Sam Maloof Style Rocker Class-Limited hands on
This 5 day class (monday through Friday) 8AM to 5PM is a limited hands on class. The class will accommodate up to 4 individuals. In this class you will observe Scott building the classic rocking chair. You will do some sanding and other minor tasks. Scott will show you how to cut out the pieces of the rocker, how to glue up the bentwood laminated runners, the shaping of the arms and headrest, how to glue up the seat and carve and shape it, cut out the back lumbar support and the shaping. He will go into detail about how to shape and sand the harder areas of the rocker. You will get an overall explanation and showing on the construction of the rocker. However, there may not be enough time to complete all the rocker. Scott will go over the finishing stage and other details you will need to know. In addition we will talk about which glues work best for joints, how to lay out the grain for the most beautiful effect, finishing techniques and much more. With this class you will get templates of the piece you are making and we will take photos and load them onto a CD with captions for future reference. You may also take your own photos and or video as you wish and take notes. Sorry no copying of other templates. We will provide you with a lunch, but you are responsible for your other meals, snacks, hotel and travel expenses.
The cost for the Limited Hands on Classic Rocker Class is $1000.00
We require a $200.00 deposit to hold your place in the class with the balance due on the first day of the class.
ONE ON ONE Classic Rocker Building Class
This class is a one on one How to Make a Rocking chair, where you take home the rocker. This 5 day class (Monday-Friday, unless other arrangements are made) consists of you helping with some of the rocker building. You will learn how to cut out all the parts, glue up the seat and carve it, how to glue up the bentwood laminated runners, shaping of the headrest, arms and joint area, cutting and shaping of the backrest, routering and sanding. You will need to have some woodworking knowledge and be able to use a grinder for this class. At the end of the 5 days, you will take your rocker home, do the final hand sanding and finishing. With this class you will get templates of the piece you are making and we will take photos and load them onto a CD for you, with captions for future reference. You may also take your own photos and or video as you wish and take notes. We will provide your lunch, but you will be responsible for other meals, snacks, hotel and travel expenses. We will have the wood you pick out and all materials on hand. If you wish to bring your own kiln dried wood, please inform us and we will adjust the price accordingly and let you know how much board feet to bring. Sorry no copying of other templates. In addition we will talk about which glues work best for joints, how to lay out the grain for the most beautiful effect, finishing techniques and much more.
The cost for the One on One 5 day Rocker building is $3500.00.
Mesquite and exotic woods will be an additional charge.
We require a deposit of $1000.00 to reserve your personal class and order your requested wood and materials, with the balance being due the first day of the class.
If you wish to have us complete your rocker for you and ship/deliver, there will be an extra charge for this. Please contact us to discuss.
CHAIR BUILDING
We are also offering limited classes on chair building.
The seminars are for 2 days, approximately 8hrs, and will consist of 4 individuals and you will be observing Scott make a chair. There will be two seminars to choose from. One in the later part of April-first part of May and the other the end of September-beginning of October. The dates are being left open till we get participants input. We must have at least 3 participants for a seminar. If we do not, we will postpone till we have enough and workout a date that works for everyone. We will allow you to copy the templates for the particular chair that is being made. In addition we will talk about which glues work best for joints, how to lay out the grain for the most beautiful effect, finishing techniques and much more. You may also take your own photos and or video as you wish and take notes. We will provide lunch for the two days, but you are responsible for your other meals, snacks, hotel and travel expenses. Sorry no copying of other templates.
There are two different chair seminars.
Spindleback chair 2 day seminar $295.00
Lowback chair 2 day seminar $295.00
We require a $100.00 deposit to hold your spot in the seminar with the balance being due the day of the seminar.
ONE ON ONE CHAIR CLASSES
The other chair class we offer is a One on One 4 day class. This class you will have hands on experience in making your own chair to take home with you. You will learn to cut out the chair parts, shape the arms and headrest, glue up and carve the seat, cut out the backrest and shape (if applies) and sand. Your chair will not be completely done. You will need to take it home and do the final sanding and finishing. We will provide your lunch, but you are responsible for you other meals, snacks, hotel and travel expenses. With this class you will get templates of the piece you are making and we will take photos and load them onto a CD with captions for future reference. You may also take your own photos and or video as you wish and take notes. We will provide the wood that you choose and materials. In addition we will talk about which glues work best for joints, how to lay out the grain for the most beautiful effect, finishing techniques and much more.
The One on One 4 day chair class for the Spindleback Dinning chair is $1400.00. Mesquite and exotic woods are more.
The One on One 4 day chair class for the Low back chair is $1200.00. Mesquite and exotic woods are more.
We require a $500.00 deposit to reserve your class dates and order the wood, with the balance due the first day of class.
FOR YOUR PROTECTION
We ask that you bring ear protection and your own safety goggles and gloves. We suggest that you wear long sleeves and pants for the one on one classes. You will be opperating some machinery, except the table saw, so some experience is required for the one on one classes. However, the group seminars just require some knowledge of woodworking.
REFUND POLICY
We do not offer refunds on a class/seminar. If for some reason you can not make it to that class we will schedule you for another one.
We accept all credit cards, checks or cashiers checks for payment
You will be required to sign a liability waiver the first day of class.
We now live in the Zuni mountains, south of Gallup and Grants. This gorgeous area is very remote and has very little in available accommodations or amenities. Close by is the El Morro Cafe, RV park and Cabins. This is a nice little place with small town friendly people (we stayed here while looking at the area). They have several RV spaces to choose from and a few cabins with fridges and microwaves and your own private bathroom. We suggest you make your reservations early to ensure a place to stay. There is the Cimmeron Rose Bed and Breakfast on US 53 towards Grants. They have very nice looking accomodations in a relaxing atmosphere. If you want to be pampered this is the place. There is also the Inn @ Halona Bed & Breakfast that is on the Zuni Reservation towards Gallup. The Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary has dry camping (no amenities), but you can be serenaded by the wolves. And you are welcome to stay at our place if you have an rv. But you have to be ok with Sampson coming to say hi. He'd even like it if you brought along your little four legged kid for him to play with. Otherwise Grants or Gallup has several hotels to choose from and is an hour drive in either direction. Below are links for the above mentioned accomodations.
