Two-Day Fundamentals of Woodworking Workshop: Folding Lounge Chair with Mutual Adoration
Friday August 1st from 5pm to 9pm
Friday August 8th from 5pm to 8pm
Entry Level Class—No experience necessary
Age 18+
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Get ready for a two-day whirlwind of woodworking glory. This beginner-friendly extravaganza promises to transform you from a novice into a DIY woodworking virtuoso.
Our design is delightfully simple, ideal for you budding woodworkers. Plus, it's a folding lounge chair – because everyone loves furniture that does magic tricks. You'll walk away with a lightweight, reclaimed wood folding chair, plans you can actually understand, and the know-how to make another chair without us holding your hand.
This 2-part immersion workshop is all about taking baby steps into the world of woodworking. Day 1 is all about the fun stuff: ripping, chamfering, and cutting lumber like a pro. You'll get to play with the big toys like the table saw, power feeder, miter saw, and drill press. By the end, you'll have 32 chair parts, all painted and sealed, ready for assembly on Day 2.
Just a heads up, we've done some prep work so you can create a masterpiece in just six hours. You'll learn how to operate tools without losing a finger, measure with precision, and techniques for applying paint and finish. Let's get started, shall we?
All students must wear closed toe shoes for this workshop. Refrain from wearing loose clothing or anything that dangles. Tie up long hair and tuck away your jewelry and headscarves.
Aprons will be provided, but please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little bit dirty. Paint and sealant oils will stain your clothing!
About the instructors:
Wayne Maki is a woodworker, maker, and entrepreneur. As co-owner of Mutual Adoration and POST, he builds frames, housewares, and large furniture pieces, mostly using reclaimed wood.
Trice Clark is a mom, maker, and all-around DIY enthusiast. As a self-taught artist she has dabbled in different mediums from woodworking to welding. Using these skills Clark has built activations for local Detroit music festivals, parties, and brand events. Prior to the pandemic her do it yourself workshop, Designer Hack, guided attendees through recreating high-end trends in accessories and home decor for a fraction of the cost. She began making jewelry in 5th grade and exhibited her work in Michigan Fashion Week, Fashion Massacre, and during Detroit’s Month of Design. Whether its hosting classes or creating installations Trice Clark always sets out to make enjoying art an interactive experience.
