Without question, the Adirondack chair is a timeless classic; its high back, large armrests, and contoured seat and back are unmistakable. For many, the Adirondack chair defines the ideal deck or lawn chair for a well-deserved break. This course is the perfect opportunity to learn and expand basic woodworking skills, learning to utilize various woodworking hand and power tools safely and proficiently. Students will cut, shape, sand, and assemble their own rot-resistant cedar Adirondack chair. The dimensions of the chair will be approximately 28” wide, 38” tall, and 34” deep. After returning home, you will have the knowledge and ability to build its match. So let the sawdust fly and imagine how good it will feel to relax for many years to come in a chair you built yourself.

Required Tools

• Tape measure
• Safety glasses
• Ear protection
• Dust mask
• Pencils
• 12” combination square

Optional Tools

• Cordless drill & bits
• Low angle block plane
• Small drawknife

North House is looking forward to hosting this course on campus in the safest way possible. As recommended by our HVAC consultants, we have increased air ventilation and installed an air filtration system. We perform extra cleaning of campus and are keeping class sizes small in our largest classrooms. Students must participate in a daily health screening and temperature check, agree to wear a mask at all times on campus, and to practice social distancing of 6 feet, as well as adhere to other safety protocols in some cases. See the full details of our COVID-19 protocols here.

You will need the following tools for this class:

• tape measure
• hammer
• safety glasses
• ear protection
• dust mask
• cordless drill & bits
• Pencils
• 12” combination square

• Low angle block plane
• Small drawknife