Woodworking, Youth
Summer Youth: Build a Clever Chair (Ages 12-16)
Get woodworking experience as you build a sturdy but elegant deck chair with an ingenious design.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Mon, 7/22/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Tue, 7/23/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Wed, 7/24/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Thur, 7/25/2024 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mon, 7/22/2024 - Thur, 7/25/2024
Closed
About
The seat and back on this chair are separate pieces that slide together and interlock to become a chair. If you want to pop the chair into a car before a picnic or stow it away for winter, you can separate the sections without any tools, leaving two nearly flat, easy-to-carry pieces.
Learn how the properties of wood influenced the design details of this chair. Then lay out the parts and use a variety of power tools to cut and smooth the legs and the slats. You'll attach the slats to the legs with screws.
Details
- Ages 12-16.
- Skill level: Beginner.
- Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid loose-fitting clothing and jewelry.
- We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
- Bring water and a snack.
- Registration closes Monday, July 15.
Registering Youth
- New registrants: When you register, select Others Only in the "Who Are You Registering?" section. On the next page, Add New Registrant. Create an account for your youth.
- Next time you register: You will be able to Search Registrants to select your youth.
- You may register your youth for an optional supervised lunch hour from noon-1 pm for the duration of this activity.
- Make sure to fill out your youth's emergency contact information and other details when creating their account.
- Questions? Email registrar@bainbridgebarn.org.
Materials
A $55 materials fee, included in the class price, covers everything you need.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights. BARN is not an allergen-free facility. If you have concerns, please email info@bainbridgebarn.org.
Instructors or Guides
Ben Dykstra
Ben Dykstra has been a woodworker for almost 30 years and has expertise in custom furniture and high-end kitchen cabinetry. He has worked with youth for more than 10 years and currently teaches middle school woodshop and high school technical drawing and CAD.
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