Shawn Murphy
Windsor Chairs

Instruction

Class Information

When you take a chairmaking class here with Shawn Murphy we will cover all the aspect of building a chair from selecting materials, riving and shaping the bows crests and spindles, carving the seats and assembly. The turnings will be pre-done for all classes. There will not be enough time during class week to paint the chair but if time allows I can do a demo. I will do my best to answer all questions about painting or tool sharpening during the week as time permits.

2022 Sessions:
February 7th - 12th
Sack Back Class (Full)

March 7th - 12th
Sack Back, Comb Back, or Fan Back Side Chair Class (3 spots open)

April 4th - 9th
Sack Back, Comb Back, or Balloon Back Side Chair Class (3 spots open)

** Indicates advanced class and student must have chair making experience either from taking a sack back / side chair class previous from me, or an approved instructor.

Costs:
Side chairs - $1,200 per student during scheduled class times (requested one on one $1,400)

• Balloon back
• Bow back counter Height stool*
• Bow back with no tail
• Fan back

Arm Chairs - $1,400 per student during scheduled class times (requested one on one $1,600)

• Comb back
• Continuous Arm
• Sack back

Specialty Chairs – class costs for these aren’t determined yet but would begin at $1,600. I would also welcome one-on-one students for these chairs. Specific cost for each one would be worked out with me and the student individually.

• Nantucket Fan back
• Philadelphia High back
• Rhode island low back
• Rocking Chair
• Settee’s (sack back or philly low back)
• Writing arm

If you are interested in private instruction, please email Shawn.