Description

In the Inlaid Chamber Table class, you’ll build a Seymour classic. John and Thomas Seymour were two of the greatest cabinetmakers of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Their pieces are still highly coveted by collectors and museums worldwide.

 

 

 

 

Inlaid Chamber Table

The five-day Inlaid Chamber Table class begins with full-scale shop drawings. Turning the legs is the next step, followed by reeding. Construction and veneer work round out the week.

 

 

 

 

Some of the skills learned in the Inlaid Chamber Table class are:

• How to design an elegant, yet simple, piece
• Maximizing wood figure for maximum effect
• Traditional joinery for strength and stability

Materials are not included in the class fee. Lumber for this project may be purchased through us or on your own and shipped to our shop at least four weeks prior to the class.

Each student should supply his, or her, own:

• Safety glasses and hearing protection
• Combination or machinist square
• Bevel gauge
• Bench chisels
• Carvers mallet
• Dovetail saw
• Marking gauge
• Smooth plane or jack plane
• Block plane
• Tape measure or folding rule

If you do not have the tools on the list, don’t panic; there are plenty of tools for your use in class.

Course Dates:

• June 1 – 5, 2026

 

 

The shop opens at 8:30 am. Class begins at 9:00 am.  A delicious lunch, snacks, and soft drinks are provided. Class ends at 4:30 pm – the shop remains open until 5:30 pm.

The class is limited to a maximum of 4 students.

Call or email to be placed on the waiting list if this class sells out.