Stools with Handtools – Jul 31, 2026

Stools with Hand Tools

Beginner, Intermediate

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026

Main Campus in Waitsfield, VT

3 Class Days

$40 for lumber

$810.00 Tuition

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Learn about sliding scale tuition

A close up image of a pile of wood shavings.

Learn green woodworking skills and build your own stool.

This course focuses on the efficiency of manual tools as an important part of your woodworking practice. You’ll learn riving from the log, shaping and sculpting parts, and staked joinery. Whether you’re a beginner seeking an approachable entry point or a professional looking to diversify your skill set, you’ll leave with a beautiful three-legged perch and a new understanding of your hand-tool kit.

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Beginner, Intermediate

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026

Main Campus in Waitsfield, VT

3 Class Days

$40 for lumber

$810.00 Tuition

Register

Learn about sliding scale tuition

Class Schedule

Friday-Sunday

9 am-5 pm

You'll Take Home

A small milking/perch stool

Project Gallery

A shave horse with wood shavings littering the grass around it.
A pencil drawn sketch of a stool with a hand plane and a pencil placed artfully on the paper.

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Sliding Scale Tuition

The implementation of a sliding scale is part of our commitment to economic justice and continued equity within education. Students can select the rate that applies best to their situation during registration.

Tier 1


Tuition Assistance: 75% reduced rate

Paying for this course presents a significant financial hardship. 

Tier 2


Tuition Assistance: 85% reduced rate

Paying full price for this course presents somewhat of a financial hardship. 

Tier 3


Full Tuition
Paying this price may be a sacrifice, but I can find the resources to do so. 

Tier 4


Your Tuition & Help Another: Full Tuition + 15%

Paying for this course does not present a significant financial sacrifice. I have the ability to redistribute resources and increase access for others. 

Tier 5

Your Tuition & Help Another: Full Tuition + 25%
Paying for this course does not present any financial sacrifice. I have the ability to redistribute resources and increase access for others. 

Meals & Lodging

  • Lodging
    Ranges from $15 - $60 per day depending on season and which type of housing you select
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  • Meals
    $20-$55 per day
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