Rocking Chair Seminar
Hal
Well I finally finished my chair and am really impressed with the look and feel of the chair. I made this chair for my unborn child, we expect him to arrive any day now. I named this chair Tadpole's rocker and plan on him passing it from generation to generation. Thanks so much for the detailed plans that made all this possible. Jeremy L.
Rocking Chair Seminar $1,000
I created the seminar program at the request of many individuals who
had purchased my plans and desired to have a little "in shop" time
to see exactly how I do things.
I do not schedule classes where 10 people crowd around a limited number of machines; I take students one at a time. I do have room for up to three individuals if you have friends or relatives who would like to join you. I offer a discount for multiple students: Two students may attend for $800 each or three may attend for $600 each. If you have any questions just drop me a note.
This is a five day program, from nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon with an hour break for lunch. We will work on whatever rocking chair I am making at the time. You will learn the techniques I use to make a chair and why I use them. I am always open to new ways of doing things and have learned much from having folks from all over the world come visit me in my shop. So - If you think you might know a better way, let me know. I am living proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Bring your favorite hand plane and I will put you to work planing billets to perfection prior to glue up. This will include the headrest billets, arm billets, leg billets and of course the seat billets.
There is a wonderful place about three miles away called "Affordable Suites" They are off the beaten track so there is no traffic noise, no noisey bands or elevators. It is a quiet little condominium complex! Each unit has a full kitchen, bedroom, living room and there are laundry facilities on the premises. The rate is, as they say, Affordable.
Here are some Seminar students from the past.
When a student makes rocking chairs from my plans, seminar, byob or
"make your own rocker" program I support them in any way I can. If
you build a web site, I will put a link from my site to yours so
potential customers can find you.
Come on out for a visit!
Hal TaylorI do not schedule classes where 10 people crowd around a limited number of machines; I take students one at a time. I do have room for up to three individuals if you have friends or relatives who would like to join you. I offer a discount for multiple students: Two students may attend for $800 each or three may attend for $600 each. If you have any questions just drop me a note.
This is a five day program, from nine in the morning to four thirty in the afternoon with an hour break for lunch. We will work on whatever rocking chair I am making at the time. You will learn the techniques I use to make a chair and why I use them. I am always open to new ways of doing things and have learned much from having folks from all over the world come visit me in my shop. So - If you think you might know a better way, let me know. I am living proof that you can teach an old dog new tricks!
Bring your favorite hand plane and I will put you to work planing billets to perfection prior to glue up. This will include the headrest billets, arm billets, leg billets and of course the seat billets.
There is a wonderful place about three miles away called "Affordable Suites" They are off the beaten track so there is no traffic noise, no noisey bands or elevators. It is a quiet little condominium complex! Each unit has a full kitchen, bedroom, living room and there are laundry facilities on the premises. The rate is, as they say, Affordable.
Here are some Seminar students from the past.
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This is Parker Converse, one of my very first students when I started teaching all those years ago! Parker has gone on to be one of the finest rocking chair makers in the country. You can see his work at parkerconverse.com |
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This is Robert Kernohan from sunny Northern Ireland. Robert now offers his exquisite rocking chairs, and other furniture at his web site. rkernohanfurniture.com/ |
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This is Larry Roofner, creator of some of the finest
entryways you will ever see. He also now makes beautiful
rocking chairs! You can see his work at artistdoors.com |
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Here is Peter Atkin who is now making exquisite rocking
chairs in Northern England. Peter's precision is matched
only by a Bridgeport. peteratkin.com/pages/about/about.htm |
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This is Wes Osterbur who bears a striking resemblence to one of my favorite actors. Wallace Beery who played in many a John Wayne movie. Wes makes beautiful chairs up in Sunny Wisconsin and you can find him here: opaswoodworking.com/ |
| Ted Monk of woodworkers guide, I need to get a photo! | Ted spent a week at Rocking Chair University some time back. He is a multitalented individual and maintains a wonderful blog on all things woodworking. Check out his RCU experience here: Ted Monk's Rocking Chair University Visit. |
Come on out for a visit!
Rocking Chair Maker