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Service Learning Project: Adirondack Chair Building

Course Overview

You can never have too many comfortable chairs to sit in and gaze at Lake Superior! Join instructor Randy Schnobrich in this service learning session of Adirondack Chair Building to construct these classic chairs for the North House campus. Using both power and hand tools, you’ll cut, shape, sand and assemble a rot-resistant cedar Adirondack chair that will grace the North House campus back deck, fire circle or outdoor commons. You will leave with the experience to build similar chairs at home and a satisfied feeling of crafting a quality chair that will be appreciated by countless students and visitors to North House for years to come. Experienced woodworkers and ambitious beginners welcome; lunch provided on days 2 & 3.

Dates

Fri, Apr 21st, 2017  –  Sun, Apr 23rd, 2017

Course Details

Length: 2½ Days
Skill Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Hours: Day 1: 5pm-8pm; Days 2/3: 9am-5pm
Intergenerational age: 14+
Tuition: $75.00
Additional materials fee paid to instructor when class starts: included

Required

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

Optional Tools

Feel free to bring your favorite tools and whatever materials you might feel appropriate for this course.
snacks for the first evening; no dinner break is planned

More Information

Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with further class information. Please call us if you haven't received it within 24 hours.

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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Randy Schnobrich
Randy Schnobrich
Grand Marais, MN

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Service Learning Project: Adirondack Chair Building