Sculptured Rocker and Low Back Chair Hands On Classes with Charles Brock
Fine woodworkers have had building a sculptured rocker or low back chair on their bucket list of projects since the first time they saw them.
“Build a Sculptured Rocker with Charles Brock '' is a premier woodworking class. The rocker's hard and soft lines with numerous s-curves give it an unequaled organic look, one that also looks as if it were moving, even when sitting still. Charles' teaching and passion for building this chair will inspire you to extend your woodworking journey to greater heights of achievement.
The Low Back Chair is a perfect composition of a minimalist chair with perfectly faired parts that give it a look as if it were carved from one block of wood. For dining or sitting it is a pleasurable experience as a harmonious blend of comfort and beauty.
Charles Brock teaches both of these chairs in Hands On Classes at Charles Woodworking Educational Studio South of Nashville, TN.. You will be immersed in a complete woodworking experience that will forever change your woodworking. See the schedule of classes and plan your future.
Sculptured Rocker Class Information
Fine Woodworkers have been inspired to build this bucket list project since the first time they saw one. My hands-on class can teach you how! If you desire to build a Sculptured Rocking Chair in this style. Charles Brock has taught this six day hands-on class to woodworkers all over the world more than 65 times. You will totally immerse yourself in a woodworking environment dedicated to the teaching, learning and building this iconic rocking chair. There are only five students to a class and besides Charles, a qualified assistant instructor (who has mastered building the rocker) will make sure you get the support you need to grow your skills to new levels.
During your class you will: 1) Build and sculpt a flowing coopered seat 2) Create beautiful leg to seat joinery 3) Carve hard and soft lines with rasps, spokeshaves and scrapers while making a set of spindles for your rocker 4) Cut laminations and bend them on a form to make the beautiful S-Curved Rocker Sleds 5) Craft a set of sweeping arms 6) Fit a headrest 7) Assemble your rocker with screws (can be disassembled for transporting to your shop) 8) Learn the techniques necessary for finishing your rocker in your shop 9) Gain valuable experience with a bandsaw, table saw, jointer and some very important hand tools under the watchful eye of a master woodworker.
How to register: Find the date you would like to attend and choose to Pay in Full ($2500) or split the fee into two payments: a Registration/ Deposit Payment $1250 and a Final Payment of $1250 due the month preceding the class. If you would rather pay by check, mail it to Charles Brock LLC at 224 Beamon Drive in Franklin, TN 37064.
Call 706 366-3152 or email at rocknchairman@gmail.com to ask questions about availability or to hold your class bench while paying with a check.
A Walnut Rocker Kit is Mandatory and for Sales Tax Purposes is separate from your registration. See the Walnut Rocker Kit under this Category to Purchase. This kit is only available to students who are registered for an up-coming class. One per Student please!
Student Cancellation/ Refund Policy: I will be sensitive to Covid 19 concerns with this policy! Your satisfaction is of my utmost concern! At the same time please understand that providing this educational opportunity is a business.
Due to the scheduling demands of this week-long class, purchase and prep of walnut materials and the scheduling of an assistant (if more than 3 students register) adherence to a reasonable policy protects both parties. Registered students wishing to withdraw must contact Charles Brock at least 45 days prior to the start date of the class in order to receive a complete refund. Failure to do so will result in a 50% forfeiture of the entire tuition. Withdrawing with fewer than 10 days left prior to the start date will result in a 75% forfeiture. There are no exceptions to this policy. Please be sure to check and clear your personal calendar prior to registering.
Class Tool List: (SEE PICTURE of TOOLS)
Auriou Rasps are my first Choice! Combi Rasp (On the left) – 5 Grain on one side with 9 on the other, Modeler’s Rasp (On the Right) 13 Grain, Most Importantly the Cabinetmaker’s Rasp 12″ (Center) – 10 Grain. (Marking Knife, A 6 ” Square, Fractional Dial Calipers, Lie Neilsen Small Router Plane, Wheel Type Marking Gauge, Tape Measure (Not longer than 16 ft. I will have some of these items to use so don’t fret!
Note on Auriou Rasp Availability:
Auriou Rasps are sometimes in short supply at Highland Woodworking, Lie-Nielsen Tools and other retailers in North America. The most important Auriou rasp to bring to class is the #10-12″ Cabinetmakers Rasp. Darex Premium Hand Cut Rasps are a good substitute. Great quality but only three rasps in the set with no modeler’s rasp. Highland Woodworking has these rasps. Tools for Working Wood makes a Gramercy Line of Hand-Cut Rasps. The 12″ Cabinetmaker’s Rasp 8-tpi is a good replacement for this rasp. It is about 80% of the quality, but it may be the best available. Here is the link to their site.
Important Class Participant Information:
We begin at the crack of 9AM CT each day and finish up at 5PM unless we choose to do differently.
You will fill out a Liability Waiver before starting the class on Monday.
We generally go to lunch as a group. No one can be left in the building during lunch.
Accommodations:
Charles Brock Chairmaker
1035 Parkway Drive
Building 4B
Spring Hill, TN 37174
Call 706-366-3152
Let me know how I can help.
Charles Brock
