Decking Out - Build A Wooden Chair

Would you like to make a beautiful garden or beach chair out of wood?

In this ten week project you will design and make a chair that fits together in two pieces and therefore is easily transportable - a chair that can be used on the beach or in the garden. You will learn to measure, mark and cut wood accurately using some simple joinery techniques. You will learn to smooth, sand and finish your finished creation, so it is comfortable and aesthetically pleasing

Will it be chunky and heavy or more light and refined? How big will it be? Will you make it entirely in wood? Will you choose to have a fabric back instead of wooden slats (and learn some sewing-machine skills along the way)?

No previous woodworking experience is necessary.

Application Process

• To apply for this project for your child, please click the book button and fill in the form. We will get back to you if there is space based on our criteria below, before we ask you to complete an enrolment form with further details.

Criteria

• Please note that this project is intended for children in Years 6–9; however, we will accept applications from Year 5 pupils from partner schools and will be in touch if extra spaces become available.

• Our after-school programmes are free and open to all young people, with a focus on improving access to creative opportunities. However, we prioritise places for those who face barriers to participation.