Classes

Currently I am not offering any in-person classes. 

Recorded Classes & Instructional Videos

Video Series: How to make a comb back Windsor chair
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Video Series: How to make a continuous arm Windsor chair

Video Series: How to make a fan back Windsor chair

Video Series: How to make a democratic side chair

Video Series: How to sharpen chairmaking tools

Videos: Velda’s Chair & Rocker Class with Curtis Buchanan & Elia Bizzarri (digital downloads)

$165.00

One of Curtis’ most popular chairs, Velda’s Chair has rarely been offered as a class — until now! Curtis and Elia team up for a 10-episode series to build both the arm chair and rocker versions of Velda’s Chair. We’ll show every aspect of building the chair, from procuring wood through the final assembly.

The recordings for this class can be purchased à la carte or the entire set can be purchased for $165.

The link below will direct you to the correct page on Elia Bizzarri's website. There you can access the videos through the Buy buttons.

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Videos: democratic Chair Series with Curtis Buchanan & Elia Bizzarri (digital downloads)

$0.00

This series is made up of seven 2 hour classes taught by myself and Elia Bizzarri. We start with splitting oak stock for the legs, posts, stretchers, spindles and crest. then we move to carving a pine seat and assembly. We end with a 2 hour class on applying a finish. The cost is "pay what you can" with a $1 minimum. 

The link below will direct you to a page on Elia Bizzarri's website. There you can access the videos through the Donate buttons. After making a donation, you will receive an e-mailed password to view and download the video. If you don’t get the email within a half-hour, please email Elia at [email protected] (but first check your e-mail spam folder).

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Video: Spoon Carving Seminar (digital download)

$20.00

In this two hour spoon carving seminar, Curtis remotely teaches Elia Bizzarri his method for carving a spoon. First, a spoon blank is split from a log, dimensioned to a 9/16" thickness with a drawknife and steam bent. The bowl is carved with a gouge and the back of the bowl and the handle are carved with a drawknife and a spokeshave. Finishing cuts are done with a sloyd knife. At the end, there is a 30 minute question and answer session with the participants. This video was shot in September of 2020.

The link below will direct you to a PayPal page for Elia Bizzarri. After making payment you will receive an e-mailed password to view and download the video. If you don’t get the email within a half-hour, please email Elia at [email protected] (but first check your e-mail spam folder). 

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