Post-and-rung construction is a simple, elegant, and remarkably strong approach to chairmaking. In this class, students will explore the fundamentals of the technique while building a refined hardwood stool with a handwoven Danish cord seat. Beginning with the preparation and shaping of the posts and rungs, students will turn their own parts on the lathe, paying attention to accurately sizing rung tenons. Particular attention will be given to grain selection and orientation, drilling and fitting rung joints, shaping components for both strength and visual balance, and assembling a square, stable frame. Once the stool is assembled, students will learn the fundamentals of weaving with Danish paper cord. Michael will cover seat layout, establishing a clean and consistent warp, weaving the characteristic Danish cord pattern, maintaining even tension, and finishing the seat neatly. The stool serves as an approachable introduction to the principles used in post-and-rung chairs and other woven-seat furniture. Along the way, there will be discussions on proportion, joinery, material selection, and methods that students can apply to their own chair designs. Students will leave the class with a completed Danish cord stool and a solid foundation in post-and-rung construction and seat weaving.