Learn how to make an Irish-inspired stick chair in this five day course taught by Claire Butler. This class is an introduction to building stick chairs, a vernacular form of furniture that has been around for centuries. Many stick chairs were built by farmers or amateur woodworkers in their free time using the wood they had on hand. This class will teach students how to make these chairs with a small kit of hand tools, a band saw and wood available from any lumberyard. This chair is a lot of fun to build and very strong. It has a generous back lean, making it enjoyable for relaxing and having a drink. Students will leave with a comfortable, robust chair they can unwind in after a long days work. This chair is based on Irish folk chairs made by farmers and part-time woodworkers. Required Tools: Personal protective equipment Paper or notepad Close-toed shoes 6” rule Card scraper (Crucible or Bahco 475) Mechanical pencils (.9mm or .7mm lead) 10” or 12” Cabinet rasp, medium coarseness, such as 10 or 12 grain. Auriou is my favorite Mallet (heavier is better for chairmaking). I like 2-1/2” lbs. Torpedo level Prerequisites Bring enthusiasm and an open mind. This class is designed for complete novices up through experienced woodworkers who would like to tune up their skills.