4 Full Scholarships Available (Full CMT Student Class)

Applications Close: June 26 (Apply below)
Notification of Award: July 10

Class Dates: Mon, Sep 7, 2026 to Fri, Sep 11, 2026

Class Location: Berwick, ME

Teacher: Annalise Rubida

Assistant: Han- Ray Jahn

In this five-day class, students will learn the basics of designing and building their own Windsor stool. We’ll explore both traditional and contemporary techniques, along with how to work with raw materials to create a unique, functional piece.

Using hand tools and the lathe, students will shape seats, turn parts, hand shape parts, and learn the joinery fundamentals needed to build a well-crafted stool. Working with a variety of wood, we’ll cover key processes that can be adapted to fit your own woodworking practice.

Who should apply: Those who are underrepresented in the field of woodworking, beginners who would like to build their green woodworking skills.

Type of Class: CMT Full Affinity Class. To learn more read the CMT Class FAQ.

Costs not covered: Materials, Travel, Housing, Food

Note we have moved to SlideRoom for all applications. This migration gives us greater reliability and security in our application process, and allows CMT to continue growing. In order to keep our programming accessibility, we have decided to pay the $3 submission fee by default across all submissions. If you are financially able to cover this cost, we would be grateful for a donation through our website. Please know that your ability or inability to contribute will in no way affect your application.