An enthusiast of everything Arts & Crafts, Kevin had always wanted to have a Morris chair in his home but didn’t care for one with spindles or slats, so he designed his own. This version features a straightforward approach with cleaner lines and subtle details. The design was featured in the July 2012 issue of WOOD magazine. The original chair and ottoman were built from cherry, but this would certainly look beautiful in classic quarter sawn white oak. During the week, students will work on mortise and tenon joinery using a combination of machines and hand tools. The large legs will be built using a technique to enhance the grain on all faces and eliminate unsightly glue lines. Kevin will demonstrate the basics of resawing wider stock and show how to make your own bending form to help create the gentle curving arm. By the end of the week, students will have made a chair for their favorite lounging spot.