Danish Cord Bench for Two
Danish Cord Bench for Two
Instructor - Craig Vandall Stevens
The Danish Cord Bench class will be scheduled again in 2024 (3 weekends plus 1 extra Saturday)
The Danish Cord Bench idea started with a desire to design a project that takes advantage of the wonderful texture of “laced Danish cord”. The strong, versatile cord has been used in some of the most visually wonderful chairs designed by many of the talented Danish chair designers in the 1950s.
Students will hone their joinery and layout skills while creating a bench for two out of sapele or ash. Sapele is a strong African hardwood with a nice reddish brown color, similar to mahogany. Ash is light in color with a prominent grain (as seen in the photos). The project uses traditional mortise and tenon joinery to create a very strong bench. With the joinery completed and the bench assembled, students will weave the seat, creating a strong surface with a wonderful texture that compliments the ash bench. Combined with the comfort and visual appeal of the woven seat, the bench is a terrific woodworking project as well as a beautiful piece for the home.
The bench measures 43” long x 18.5” deep x 22.5” arm height.
The Master Class courses are challenging classes that meet approximately one weekend each month. Each Master Class will focus on one specific furniture project through to its completion. During each monthly session, participants will receive detailed instruction for a particular aspect of the project. Students will then use the time between sessions to complete homework and make progress on their project at their own pace and in their own home shop. Master Class projects offer an opportunity to dive deeply into specific furniture styles and unique techniques that help students develop a broad range of advanced woodworking skills.
Cost includes all materials. Students provide their own lunch. Select your preferred wood species when filling out the registration form (sapele or ash).