Stool Making Course
got what it takes to make a Stool?
Our 4 day courses take you on a deep dive into woodworking. On our stool making course you’ll learn how use to mortise and tenon joints to build something structurally sound – perfect for building workbenches or tables at home. This course offers plenty of scope for creativity in the design, so we’ll work with you to help you make something truly unique.
Ready to learn brand learn new skills?
Looking to level up your woodworking hobby?
Touch up on some dusty techniques?
Need an escape from the daily mundane or a wellbeing boost?
All you need to bring to this course is the desire to get stuck in, no previous experience is necessary as we will teach you all you need to make this Centuries Old Orcadian Style Stool.
The main focus of the Stool Making Course is on mortise and tenon joints. A stool being a weight bearing item of furniture means there is more of a focus on creating a safe and structurally sound piece. 4 days is a great amount of time to up your skill level and properly immersive yourself in the world of wood.
No one goes hungry on a Lula James Workshop! We will keep you energised with tasty snacks, teas, coffees and soft drinks throughout the day. Come lunchtime expect a sandwich buffet. Its an intense course so you need to stay fuelled!
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Meet at 9:15am for Tea, coffee, pastries and introduction.
We normally get the biscuits out for a short morning tea break around 11am and we provide lunch at 1pm. The day finishes around 4:30pm but if you require a little extra time we are usually able to accommodate.
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Choose your material from a limited selection of timbers.
Learn how to prepare your timber using a hand plane.
Learn how to accurately mark out and cut all your loose mortise and tenon joints to create a strong joint between the top and the side of the stool.
Tools used: Jack Plane, Marking gauge, knife, ruler, mortise chisels, cabinet maker’s chisels, block plane.
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Building on the skills learnt in day one we go on to learning about through mortise and tenons.
Mark out and cut all your through mortises in your stool top.
Mark out and cut all your tenons in your stool legs.
Choose the timber of your wedge for the wedged tenon.
Tools used: Marking gauge, knife, ruler, mortise chisels, cabinet maker’s chisels, Japanese Saw.
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Finishing off all mortise and tenon joints.
Decide on your design for the handle, legs and sides.
Sand.
Glue Up!
Tools used: Knife, ruler, mortise chisels, cabinet maker’s chisels, Japanese saw, western saw, sliding bevel, clamps, pillar drill.
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Unclamp your work.
Clean up any dried excess glue.
Finish off your design details and add a chamfer.
Learn about finishing and oil your work!
Tools used: Knife, cabinet maker’s chisels, Japanese saw, sliding bevel, jack plane, block plane, hard wax oil.
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“Brilliant four-day stool making course. Highly recommended!The course blended small group instruction with time to work on the project, while Daisy and Andrew were always on hand for regular one-on-one tuition/problem solving. The result was that besides the project to make a stool - which is a really beautiful thing to take home! - the experience gave me a kind of understanding, plus skills and perspectives, which I know I will take away and use in the future.I also found that I could happily spend hour after hour in the workshop, either finding that wonderful flow state from concentration and focus, or joy in meeting and getting to know new people. Daisy and Andrew definitely know how to make it a good environment to be in - I had a bit of workshop experience before the course but this would have been the perfect introduction for someone completely new to everything. Four days was a really nice amount of time too; I got stuck in to the project and I was exhausted by the end of the week (in a good way).”
Richard A, Stool Making Course February 2023
Lula James ltd courses are designed with adult learners in mind nevertheless we do welcome secondary school age pupils so long as they are accompanied by a parent or guardian who is also enrolled in the course and takes full responsibility for the young person.
All young people are different and some may find it hard to focus for a 4 day course, the 1 & 2 day courses are faster paced with quicker end satisfaction which will suit some teens better. Please send us an email to hello@lulajames.co.uk if you have any questions or need further information and advice.
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