Don Weber's Chairmaking Class Captured in Rare Slides
A collection of slides from Don Weber's chairmaking classes has been shared, offering a unique glimpse into the craft of traditional chairmaking.
A recent discovery of slides from Don Weber's chairmaking classes has shed new light on the traditional craft of chairmaking. The slides, which were found while working on a profile for The Stick Chair Journal No. 4, feature images of various chairs and chairmaking classes taught by Don Weber.
## A Glimpse into Chairmaking Tradition
The slides showcase a range of chairs, including the "Tulip-backed Windsor", "A close look at a Jacobean table leg", "Frame & panel chair and Brewster chair", "Brewster chair, Plymouth", "Brewster chair, Plymouth", "Turned elements of Brewster chair", "Turned elements of Brewster chair", "Brewster chair", "Back rail and through-mortised with peg", and "Child's highchair". These images provide a unique insight into the traditional craft of chairmaking and the techniques used by skilled craftsmen like Don Weber.
## A Chairmaking Class in Photos
The slides also capture a chairmaking class taught by Don Weber at Country Workshops, with Drew Langsner in attendance. The class focused on making a low-back Welsh chair, and the slides show the various stages of the chairmaking process. Jennie Alexander's chair is also featured in the slides, offering a glimpse into the work of another skilled chairmaker.
| Chair Type | Description | | --- | --- | | Tulip-backed Windsor | A chair with a distinctive tulip-shaped back | | Jacobean table leg | A close-up look at a Jacobean-style table leg | | Frame & panel chair and Brewster chair | A comparison of a frame and panel chair and a Brewster chair | | Brewster chair, Plymouth | A Brewster chair made in Plymouth | | Brewster chair, Plymouth | Another Brewster chair made in Plymouth | | Turned elements of Brewster chair | The turned elements of a Brewster chair | | Turned elements of Brewster chair | Another view of the turned elements of a Brewster chair | | Brewster chair | A Brewster chair | | Back rail and through-mortised with peg | The back rail of a chair, mortised and pegged | | Child's highchair | A child's highchair |
The slides offer a unique glimpse into the traditional craft of chairmaking and the techniques used by skilled craftsmen like Don Weber. They provide a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about chairmaking and the history of the craft.
