Build a Windsor Fan Back Rocker with Jeff Wyatt

Build a Windsor Fan Back Rocker with Jeff Wyatt

Class Details

• Monday - Saturday, February 16-21, 2026 from 10:00am to 5:00pm (Note: class may run longer or shorter)
• Class Size: 5
• Hands On Class.
• Materials Are Included
• See note below about what to bring to class.
• This class takes place at our store in Atlanta.

Class Description

In this 6-day class Jeff Wyatt will guide you through the entire process of building a Windsor Fan Back Rocker by hand. The class will focus on traditional hand tools and techniques, teaching you how to select the right wood, use essential chairmaking tools like drawknives, spokeshaves, and reamers, steam-bend wood, create strong tapered mortise and tenon joints, and properly assemble the chair using hide glue, all while emphasizing the importance of considering grain orientation and moisture content for a durable finished product.

Key points about the course:

• Focus on hand tools: Primarily using hand tools like drawknives, spokeshaves, scorps, and scrapers.
• Joint emphasis: Mastering the tapered mortise and tenon joint.
• Steam-bending techniques: Learn how to steam-bend wood for curved components.
• Assembly with hide glue: Utilizing hide glue for joint construction.
• Grain and moisture awareness: Understanding how to use grain orientation and moisture content to create a long-lasting chair.

Skills you will develop:

• Lumber selection.
• Hand shaping parts with drawknives and spokeshaves.
• Layout and drilling compound angles.
• Steam-bending techniques.
• Creating tapered mortise and tenon joints.
• Proper use of reamers, scorps, and scrapers.
• Assembly with hide glue.

Please bring the following items with you to class:

• Pencil
• Combination Square
• Tape Measure
• Dial Caliper
• Comfortable Eye Protection
• Dust Mask

For your safety, be sure to wear closed toe footwear and remove all jewelry before class.

Find Jeff Wyatt @copperjohn_woodworks on Instagram

Class Cancellation Policy

Highland Woodworking reserves the right to cancel any class. Full refunds will be issued in that event. Students withdrawing from this class must notify Highland Woodworking 14 or more days prior to the beginning of the class to receive full credit or refund. No refund or credit will be issued with less than 14 days' notice.

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