Peter Galbert Workshops

Current Happenings

Please Read Entire Page for Policies and Details!

It has long been a dream of mine to tailor a space specifically for instructing so I'm very excited to be announcing the start of this new venture. This space will be dedicated to hosting in depth courses in chair making as well as other types of woodworking and craft, always with an emphasis on the students experience. Classes will be limited to 4-6 students to ensure that each student receives the personal attention attuned to their abilities and interest.

Chair making classes will cover all aspects of making the chair including:

  • Splitting, handling and storing green wood

  • Wood drying and technology

  • Tools and Sharpening

  • Shaving and Shaping Parts

  • Chair Design

  • Turning (While turnings will be provided, there will be extensive demonstrations on the turning processes.)

  • Drilling, Reaming

  • Bending

  • Joinery

  • Seat Carving

  • Assembly

  • Finish (demonstration)

Class times will run from 9-5 daily, but after hours access will be available to ensure that the students have enough time to explore and learn at a comfortable pace.

The calendar shows the dates and for more details on each class, please visit the Schedule page or contact us here.

 

The School is located at:

The Mills at Salmon Falls,

1 Front Street in Rollinsford, NH, on the border with South Berwick, ME in studio 164, on the lower level. There are two mill buildings on the site, the school is in the Upper Mill, which is the first building you see when you enter the parking lot. Enter through the door in the front middle of the building and go down the stairs and to the left down the hallway.

Lodgings

For lodgings, check the hotels in nearby Dover, NH or you will find lots of options on Airbnb.com by searching Rollinsford, NH.

Covid Policy

All students must be vaccinated against Covid 19. We recommend each student traveling for the workshops carry travel insurance in the event their trip is cancelled due to contracting the virus. In the unfortunate situation a class is cancelled or missed due to illness, the class will be rescheduled not refunded.

Deposits and Refunds and Student Responsibility

My goal is to be as flexible and reasonable as possible. Please read this carefully and let me know if you have any questions.

Thank You.

Each class reservation requires a deposit. Please note, when you reserve a class, you are committing to pay the full tuition regardless of whether you attend the class. If you are unable to attend for any reason, I will try to fill the spot and will return your money when another student fills it. Early notice will help ensure that your spot fills. My classes are small to ensure personal attention, but that means that it’s important that all students are attend or give time for another student to have a chance to attend. Full tuition payments must be received 8 weeks prior to the start of the class or the spot may be offered to someone else.

Please clarify any questions about your obligations and deposit, by contacting me promptly.