CLASSES
People Collection Stools With Rob Spiece & Katie Bister At The Woodworking School at Pine Croft
8 Full Scholarships (covers Tuition, Materials, and some Food)
Application Close: June 29, 2025; 11:59:59 PM EST
The People Collection Stools are crafted in Berea College’s Student Craft wood shop by students and staff. The stool-making process is optimized for efficiency using jigs and fixtures, with around 30 made per run—not factory-level, but cost-effective. The program emphasizes process development in woodworking, encouraging exploration of different techniques. Over three days, each student will build two stools using common home shop tools like routers, table saws, and lathes, gaining insights to adapt these methods to their own shops.
Who should apply: Applicants of all skill levels are welcome and must identify as historically excluded or under-represented in the field of woodworking.
Handwoven Chair Seats With Rebecca Juliette-Duex & Hannah Watson At John C. Campbell Folk School
1 Full Scholarship (covers Tuition, Housing, and Food)
Application Close: June 23, 2025; 11:59:59 EST
Notification of Award: Mid-July
Using traditional Shaker tape and repurposed chairs, create uniquely handwoven seats based on patterns such as houndstooth, canvas weave, and twill. This class is a deep exploration of woven patterns, starting with several weavings in paper, then translating those patterns into handwoven seats. Leave the week with a new understanding of weave structure and a selection of beautiful, functional chairs for your home.
Who should apply: Applicants of all skill levels are welcome and must identify as historically excluded or under-represented in the field of woodworking.
Comb-Back Stick Chair with Chris Schwarz at Lost Art Press
6 Full Scholarships (includes Tuition, Materials, and some meals)
Application Close: July 6, 2025; 11:59:59 PM EST
Build a comb-back stick chair – one of the most popular forms. The construction process is a combination of heavy hand-tool use with some assistance from the bandsaw. The emphasis of this class is on building beautiful chairs with few tools – and even fewer jigs.
Who should apply: All applicants must identify as historically excluded or under-represented in the field of woodworking and should have an educational practice.