Windsor Bench Building Workshop, Part 1

Windsor Bench Building Workshop $675.00 Level: Beginner Approx. Duration: 8 Hours (2 Consecutive 4-Hour Sessions). This class is 2 parts, each a 4-hour session on consecutive days. You must attend both dates to complete your project, and you must attend the first day in order to proceed. Class Enrollment Closure: 1 week prior to date of class. Instructor: Travis Curtis Learn the timeless art of traditional Windsor-style woodworking by constructing your own Windsor bench! Build upon your fundamental woodworking skills, or arrive a complete beginner. Furniture builder Travis Curtis will share his expertise and guide you through the tools and techniques of an historical heritage craft. This intensive two-part class will result in a fully functional and beautiful bench, made of walnut wood and thoughtfully constructed using both modern and authentic methods. Students will take home their creation to finish with paint, staining, or sealing. You will learn: Basic Windsor terminology Drilling & reaming compound leg joints Drilling compound stretcher joints Undercarriage joinery Set up and use of spokeshave All needed materials for this class will be supplied to students by The Forge. AAll class enrollments are subject to a no-refund, no-transfer policy. Instructors have the right to refuse any enrollee who does not meet the age and/or prerequisite requirements without issuing any refund. By purchasing a class, or gifting a class, you are agreeing to our policy. Please read the full FAQ and policy here: https://www.theforgenashville.org/class-policy-and-faq About the Instructor: Travis E. Curtis is a Nashville native who enjoys making Windsor chairs in both traditional and modern styles. His grandfather, Edward L. Curtis, worked in the finishing department of Gibson Guitar Co. and his grandmother, Charlesie Marie Curtis, was a master carver for Davis Cabinet Co. Both grandparents instilled a love for woodworking, knowledge, and pride in craftsmanship in Travis from an early age. A lifelong amateur turned professional in 2012, he designs and builds Windsor chairs and furniture in his Whites Creek, TN workshop. Date: Select Date August 22 & 23 2026 (9am-1pm) November 7 & 8 2026 (9am-1pm) Add to cart