Group/Family Build: Make An Adirondack Chair

Build your own custom outdoor chair based on the traditional Adirondack design. The Adirondack Chair is one of the classics of American furniture design. Since the early 1900s, its enduring and lasting appeal has made it a popular addition to backyards all across the country.

In this class you will work with instructor Kathy Prisco to learn not only how to measure, cut and assemble a chair using a pattern--and go home with a high-quality, long-lasting chair--but also get hands-on practice in woodworking using machine tools. This class is basic level with no woodworking experience is necessary. Beginners are welcome.

When you purchase a ticket for your group or family, you can bring up to 3 guests. (Due to safety and space factors, we need to limit each group to 4 members total.)

Dates: Sat. & Sun., Aug. 17-18, 9 AM - 5 PM
Instructor: Kathy Prisco
Class size (max.): 4 groups of up to 4 people
Attendance (min.): 3 groups*
Skill level: beginner
Prerequisites: none

Registration
Household Member & Above: $275**
Individual Member: $290**
General Public: $320
Register By: Aug. 4

Materials: $200 (price at checkout will include tuition and material cost)

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund or credit regardless of the cancellation date.

**We encourage students to become members (for as little as $30/year) to receive 10-15% off pricing on classes. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount.

Instructor: Kathy Prisco is a certified science teacher who has taught at Poughkeepsie Day School where she learned cooperative teaching and alternative teaching methods. She went on to teach Biology, Chemistry, STEM, and Engineering at Spackenkill High School. She pioneered Project Lead the Way and MST at Spackenkill, two innovative, project-based learning programs that apply in-demand transportable skills to problem solving in an exciting and engaging way. She coached the Science Olympiad Team for 25 years, consistently qualifying for State Finals and even making it to the National Competition twice.

After retiring from the classroom in 2020, she focused her passion for building and creating on wood crafting, jewelry making, and creating handcrafted artwork. After discovering the Wooden Boat School, Kathy was able to combine her two passions—teaching and creating—in one place where she thoroughly enjoys helping people turn wood into functional art while having a lot of fun along the way.