October 18-22, 2027

Make a Comfortable Desk Chair

with Brian Fireman

$1150

a cut list will be emailed so you can BYOW

About this Workshop

In this workshop, each student will build a desk chair using a combination of hand and power tools. Although participants will receive a shop drawing of the chair, Brian will also review the process of creating an isometric projection drawing, giving students a better understanding of how a design moves from paper to a finished piece. Students will learn how to shape wood into soft edges and crisp lines, creating visual continuity among the chair’s many parts. Additional topics will include designing with curves, achieving accurate layouts and precise joinery in curvilinear workpieces, carving and shaping techniques, and practical tips for a successful glue-up. By the end of the workshop, students will have a handcrafted desk chair and valuable skills that can be applied to future furniture projects.

Key Points

  • Methods for blending furniture parts
  • Ways to achieve overall form and a cohesive design theme
  • Tools and techniques for carving and shaping in solid wood
  • Design and layout for precise joinery in curved workpieces
  • Glue-up tips and tricks in nonlinear forms
  • A workflow and method which can be repeated for any project
  • Tips and tricks with the Festool Domino joiner

About the Instructor

Brian Fireman

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Full-Week Program

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Make a Comfortable Desk Chair with Brian Fireman

October 18-22, 2027

$1,150.00

Online Registration Starts December 1, 2026

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