Classes in Waldoboro, Maine
To register: Email me at andy.d.glenn@gmail.com or through the website
Four to seven students per class
Details and deposit information found towards the bottom of this page
*Note for 2026 & 2027; classes with woven seats will use flat reed. It’s become increasing difficult to obtain hickory bark in the quantities needed for classes. The flat reed is included with the chair classes. I will offer the option to purchase hickory bark if I have enough of it available.
One big change for 2027; guest instructors will lead classes at the shop. Megan Fitzpatrick is scheduled to teach a tool chest class in September. A couple more furniture makers join the schedule at a later point.
The Hoop Stool
October 8, 9, & 10, 2026
Andy Glenn
$875
Class Description:
In this 3-day class, students will work towards the completion of one stool, with parts started for a second. The stools look great in either the shop or the kitchen.
This is a green woodworking class. We’ll shape wet red oak into legs before bending them. The seat is carved from eastern white pine. Then we assemble, driving the legs into the seat and fitting the round stretcher.
I’ll prep some parts ahead of time (putting the S-bends to the legs and having the stretcher ready). Then we’ll shape our parts for the second stool, with the bending happening either during class or at your home shop.
We’ll end class with one completed stool, and a second that is well on it’s way.
This is a good class for all skill levels.
Students need to bring a small tool kit.
Lounge Chair
October 19-24, 2026
Andy Glenn
$1,700
Class Description:
Over six days, we’ll build a greenwood lounge chair. Working with fresh red oak, we’ll shave our parts and steam bend the curves. The arms are made of kiln dried material to keep from changing dimensions after assembly. Our goal will be to build the chair in five days, with the sixth day spent weaving in the flat reed (Hickory bark is a great option here as well. Students can bring their own if they’d like to weave in hickory bark).
Depending on the pace of the class, some weaving may happen after our time together.
Open to all skill levels. There’s a challenge here, with significant bends and the shapely arms. We’ll have a full six days to get this one made.
Final sanding, prep, and some of the weaving to be completed at home.
Students need to bring a small tool kit.
Wooden Carriers
November 5, 6, & 7, 2026
Andy Glenn
$825
Class Description:
Over three days, students will fully make one carrier, and have the parts made and ready to complete the remaining two in their home shops.
This is a dovetail heavy class. We’ll work together to layout all three boxes, then students will cut, chop, and fit their sides. Once one box is together, we’ll nail on the bottom and add the steam bent handle.
Students will carve the cross hatching to the handle and add the pegs to the case.
Open to all skill levels. Familiarity with tools is helpful, though everyone will find succuss in this course.
Students need to bring a small tool kit.
#207 Chair Class
May 24-28, 2027
Andy Glenn
$1,575
Class Description:
Over five days, we’ll work together to create a contemporary greenwood side chair with the goal of weaving in a flat reed seat on the last afternoon. (The post carving, shown in the image, can be completed after the class).
This project works as a great first greenwood chair. We’ll shape parts, shave rungs, bend posts, and assemble our chairs. I prepare some of the parts are created ahead of time and give them time to cure (the parts need time to dry before assembly).
This chair is a nice challenge for beginning chairmakers and those who have some experience. It is a hand tool class and we will spend plenty of time on the shave horse with our drawknives and spokeshaves.
Open to all skill levels. Please contact me with questions.
Grand Rocker
June 21-27, 2027
Andy Glenn
$1,850
Class Description:
We’ll fashion a 5-slat (or 6-slat…..maker’s choice on slat number) rocker from northern red oak during our time together and weave in a flat reed seat on the final day. This is a full seven days of chairmaking.
Green woodworking starts with wet wood from the log. We’ll have some parts already drying (I’ll have posts bent and the rungs will be awaiting us in the kiln) since a good chair requires that the wet posts shrink around the dry rungs. Much of the shaping will happen with the drawknife and spokeshave, meaning we’ll spend ample time on our shaving horses getting the parts to shape.
Each student will build their own chair. We work independently to shape and shave our parts, then collectively to put together our chairs. There’s plenty of space for conversation and laughter during the week.
Having some experience with the drawknife and spokeshave is helpful, but not necessary for this course. It’s my intention to make it a successful experience for all skill levels.
Stick Chair
July 19-24, 2027
Andy Glenn
$1,725
Class Description:
In this six-day class, we’ll make a stick chair in the Welsh tradition using dry material. Students will shape the parts, drill for the leg and stick assembly, and construct their chairs. We’ll use red oak or ash (most likely). There will be opportunity to design and shape the comb.
This is a good project for both new and experienced chairmakers. We’ll work at both the shave horse and at the workbench to shape and shave the parts.
I’ll send out a tool list ahead of the class. Students should bring their tools and we’ll have a collection within the shop to share as well.
Hoop Stool
August 5, 6, & 7, 2027
Andy Glenn
$890
Class Description:
In this 3-day class, students will work towards the completion of one stool, with parts started for a second. The stools look great in either the shop or the kitchen.
This is a green woodworking class. We’ll shape wet red oak into legs before bending them. The seat is carved from eastern white pine. Then we assemble, driving the legs into the seat and fitting the round stretcher.
I’ll prep some parts ahead of time (putting the S-bends to the legs and having the stretcher ready). Then we’ll shape our parts for the second stool, with the bending happening either during class or at your home shop.
We’ll end class with one completed stool, and a second that is well on it’s way.
This is a good class for all skill levels.
Students need to bring a small tool kit.
Class Description: Aside from a workbench, a sturdy tool chest is one of the most important things to have in your shop. It organizes and protects your tools from damage, rust and loss. While many woodworkers have attempted to improve upon the traditional chest design that emerged 300 years ago, the old form has remained the absolute best way to keep the most tools in the smallest space – the finished size is 25-3/4” tall, 24” front to back, 40-1/4” long (we’ve easily gotten them into most SUVs and crossover SUVs…and even stuffed one into the back seat of an Accord one time, though that necessitated removing a door).
In this five-day class you will build the case of this traditional tool chest using hand tools and techniques. This is an excellent first project for a new hand-tool woodworker – especially if you want to get good at dovetails…with which you’ll get lots of practice! Skills you will learn in this class include:
Traditional through-dovetail joinery, and strategies for getting them well-fit.
Cutting basic mouldings by hand
Fitting mouldings to casework
Loose-tenon joinery
Using traditional square-shanked nails for the bottom boards
And more!
By the end of class you will have all the skills you need to complete the interior of the chest at your workshop at home, whether you want to dovetail the tills or simply rabbet and nail them (another traditional and solid approach you can use for future projects).
The price includes the prepped stock, hinges (PB-409 butt hinges from Horton Brasses) and square-shanked nails.
Lounge Chair
Sept. 27 - Oct. 2, 2027
Andy Glenn
$1,775
Class Description:
Over six days, we’ll build a greenwood lounge chair. Working with fresh red oak, we’ll shave our parts and steam bend the curves. The arms are made of kiln dried material to keep from changing dimensions after assembly. Our goal will be to build the chair in five days, with the sixth day spent weaving in the flat reed (Hickory bark is a great option here as well. Students can bring their own if they’d like to weave in hickory bark).
Depending on the pace of the class, some weaving may happen after our time together.
Open to all skill levels. There’s a challenge here, with significant bends and the shapely arms. We’ll have a full six days to get this one made.
Final sanding, prep, and some of the weaving to be completed at home.
Students need to bring a small tool kit.
DETAILS:
Location: 416 Manktown Road, Waldoboro, ME 04572
3 hours north of Boston
A little over an hour north of the Portland Jetport.
1.5 hours from the Bangor Airport.
Nearest towns: I’m half way between Rockland and Damariscotta. Camden/Rockport is 30 minutes away. The village of Waldoboro is five miles away.
Class Size:
up to seven students per class with a waitlist after it reaches capacity.
Registration:
Send an email with your interest. andy.d.glenn@gmail.com
First come, first serve basis.
A $400 deposit holds your spot in class. The remaining balance is due 60 days before the start of class.
Registration and payment can be made either through Venmo or via a check.
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds up until 4 weeks before the class.
Once within the 4 weeks, a full refund is possible only if the spot can be filled.
It’s preferrable that, instead of a refund, the “ticket” is transferred to an upcoming class.
Classes are 9-5 each day, with a break for lunch.
Lunches are not provided. We’ll head out to a local spot or bring a lunch.
The shop is often open earlier (and later). Ending at five gives students the evening to get on the water, or head towards town.
Tools:
Students should bring their own set. A tool list will be provided after registration.
We’ll have tools to share as well.
Lodging
There are an abundance of options in the area and I suggest making a reservation early, as the Midcoast region is a gorgeous place that attracts scores of visitors each year (mostly during the summer months). The workshop is located on a quiet, rural road roughly halfway between the towns of Rockland and Damariscotta.
Area:
Midcoast Maine is beautiful, with the granite coastline, rugged terrain, and stone fences and rolling homesteads. The landscape draws people from around the world.
There’s plenty to do as well. The area is steeped in traditional craft, with furniture makers, tool makers, timber framers, boat builders, and working artists found throughout the region. Galleries showcase the work.
The midcoast holds a couple of furniture making schools; The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship and the Maine Coast Craft School.
The shop’s located just 2 miles from Lie Nielsen Toolworks, and about 30 minutes from Liberty Tools .
Beyond art and craft galleries in the ares, there are great dining options. From seafood shacks to James Beard Award winning restaurants, the area has options for everyone. There’s far more than seafood……
Questions:
Please send me an email at andy.d.glenn@gmail.com.
Or call: 207-542-7923