
MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS
Tue 10 Nov · 18:30
The Goodlife Centre
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A course titled 'Make a Wood Chair' will commence on 10 November 2026 at The Goodlife Centre in London. This twelve-evening workshop will teach participants how to construct a chair using traditional hand tools and techniques. Booking is available via the centre's website.
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/make-a-wood-chair-12-evenings-21/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/make-a-wood-chair-12-evenings-21/) ⋆⋆⋆ A brand new varied and multi-skill twelve-week evening course. Over twelve evenings you will learn how to make a planked redwood seat and fit splayed oak or sapele legs and back rails to make an elegant ‘Staked’ chair. This version is derived from an ‘open source’ drawing in the Anarchist’s Design Book by Lost Art Press. The prototype has been made by the tutor- Auram Desforge, who grew up working on timber frame houses with his father in Canada. Each stage of the process will be demonstrated and then, using mostly traditional hand tools, you will produce a chair using the classic ‘Through wedged tenons’ with an elegant, curved back created from glueing together bent veneers in a press. You will be able to learn the pleasure of handling spokeshaves, a ‘bit and brace’ and fine finishing with cabinet scrapers. There is also some use of our workshop machines that you will be trained to use. Learn to measure, mark and make. Use the evenings to immerse yourself into the calming mental space of woodwork. Suitable for beginners. Trust the tools. You don’t have to be a lumberjack to master this chair. The use of all materials and tools is included.
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Frequently asked questions
MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 18:30.
MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS is held at The Goodlife Centre in London (49/55 Great Guildford Street, London).
Tickets for MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS are priced at £695. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.
The forecast for MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS is Drizzle · 8°C. Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Goodlife Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
A course titled 'Make a Wood Chair' will commence on 10 November 2026 at The Goodlife Centre in London. This twelve-evening workshop will teach participants how to construct a chair using traditional hand tools and techniques. Booking is available via the centre's website.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/make-a-wood-chair-12-evenings-21/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/make-a-wood-chair-12-evenings-21/) ⋆⋆⋆ A brand new varied and multi-skill twelve-week evening course. Over twelve evenings you will learn how to make a planked redwood seat and fit splayed oak or sapele legs and back rails to make an elegant ‘Staked’ chair. This version is derived from an ‘open source’ drawing in the Anarchist’s Design Book by Lost Art Press. The prototype has been made by the tutor- Auram Desforge, who grew up working on timber frame houses with his father in Canada. Each stage of the process will be demonstrated and then, using mostly traditional hand tools, you will produce a chair using the classic ‘Through wedged tenons’ with an elegant, curved back created from glueing together bent veneers in a press. You will be able to learn the pleasure of handling spokeshaves, a ‘bit and brace’ and fine finishing with cabinet scrapers. There is also some use of our workshop machines that you will be trained to use. Learn to measure, mark and make. Use the evenings to immerse yourself into the calming mental space of woodwork. Suitable for beginners. Trust the tools. You don’t have to be a lumberjack to master this chair. The use of all materials and tools is included.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS?
MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS takes place on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 18:30.
Where is MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS taking place?
MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS is held at The Goodlife Centre in London (49/55 Great Guildford Street, London).
How much are tickets for MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS?
Tickets for MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS are priced at £695. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.
What will the weather be like at MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS?
The forecast for MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS is Drizzle · 8°C. Rain likely — worth a coat for the walk in.
Is there anywhere to stay near MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Goodlife Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS?
Tickets for MAKE A WOOD CHAIR – 12 EVENINGS can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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