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Furniture Making

Make a wooden deckchair

4 HOUR CLASS
Build an Adirondack Chair from upcycled pallet wood. A great addition to any back garden. Learn to make a wooden deckchair to take home.

Dimensions 900mm h x 770mm w x 800mm d

What is so special about the Adirondack chair?

Google says it’s explicitly designed for hours of lounging, the legendary Adirondack chair makes it almost impossible not to relax or even doze off completely once you’ve settled into its high back and reclining, backward-sloping seat resting close to the ground. The design that we know today was named after the Adirondack mountain range in New York.  The Canadians call it a  Muskoka chair. I just call it Comfortable.

Content score (practical/info-theory): 5/3

Learn valuable skills including:

  • Measuring and marking out

  • Plans

  • Preparing the wood

  • Cutting to size

  • Using templates

  • Nail Guns

  • Mitre Saw

  • Sanding and preparing for finish

  • Minimum of 2 bookings for this course to run.

COURSE INFO

  • Difficulty: Beginners, Intermediate

Location: Cherry Lodge, Oakcroft Rd West Byfleet, Surrey KT14 6JH

4 HOUR CLASS Build an Adirondack Chair from upcycled pallet wood. A great addition to any back garden.
Tickets & Dates

Ticket Information

Make a wooden deckchair - Wednesday 22nd April 2026 -9:00am-1:00pm
£85.00
Sales Ended: 21 April 2026 04:00 PM
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Make a wooden deckchair - Tuesday 30th June 2026 -9:00am-1:00pm
£85.00

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REVIEWS

The facilities are were very good, everything available to create and complete the project in the allocated time. The tutor was excellent providing help and guidance on the correct and safe way to use the equipment. This enabled me to build my confidence. Ending with a complete useable chair. Best value, this is a school that everyone should attend to grow in starting there DIY journey. There are teachers, and then there is 'the great British workshop'!
Martyn
Make a wooden deckchair
Excellent day - everything explained really well by David. Lovely strong Adirondack style chair made - just make sure you have a big enough vehicle to take it home! Thoroughly recommend the course A highly recommended course for those exploring a new hobby or wanting to develop and enhance their knowledge.."
Judith
Make a wooden deckchair
Dave is a superb teacher. I would recommend this experience to anyone whether beginner or experienced. A great day and excellent value for money.
Gary
Make a wooden deckchair