Vernacular Whimsy: The Stool as a Tool for Play

We will explore informal seating as a conduit for play, movement, and ritual. Students will utilize both modern and traditional techniques to create round tenon joinery, along with other process typically found in vernacular staked furniture. We will aim to push beyond just the stool’s function as a seat, designing with its use in personal ritual and it’s place in the home in mind. This class will be heavily focused on hand tools, and how to utilize them to create texture, dimension, and shape.

Beginners welcome; prior woodworking experience is helpful but not necessary.

Students can expect to spend $80 – $100 on materials provided by Pocosin or the instructor. This number is an estimate based on projected student usage, the final amount could be outside of this range.