Perch Stool - NOVEMBER COURSE 2026

September 1, 2020Josh Cohen

$990 AUD

Presented by Alastair Boell

This Perch is a great opportunity to introduce you to the world of ‘Windsor’ chair making and the techniques associated with this iconic style. Ideal for beginners and those seeking the ‘Windsor’ chair experience without the intensity of a six day course.

The Perch is a unique three-legged stool that forces you to sit upright due to its unusually angled seat. When sitting down on a Perch, you have this novel sensation of being suspended somewhere between a standing position and a sitting position. This is somewhat difficult to describe but I’m sure if you sat on one, you would readily agree. As well as being a great introduction, I’m sure you’ll agree that it also happens to be a beautiful piece of furniture.

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Alastair Boell

Alastair Boell was awarded a Bachelor of Education (Arts and Crafts) at Melbourne University, majoring in ‘Furniture Making’ in 1990. A month after graduating, he moved to Japan, where he taught English and made furniture for his own pleasure for eight years. While living there, he became heavily influenced by the Japanese design aesthetic.

Testimonials

Living the Dream

Living the Dream! Having spent many an hour dreaming of making my own furniture, I was finally able to make it a reality having recently attended the three day Perch Stool workshop with Jon, Alastair and his team. What an amazing three days!

Peter Braden - 29th August 2014

Learn a wide range of skills

The Perch Stool course is a great opportunity to learn a wide range of skills in carving, turning and chair construction, and come away after three days with a finished project. The instructor, Jon Grant, keeps the class on track to be able to finish the project, but also gives the class a relaxed atmosphere.

Simon Clarke - 10th December 2017

Woodworking journey of discovery

My Perch Stool course with Jon Grant just before Corona Virus hit was a most enjoyable 3 days. Very happy with the result, the 4 coats of shellac really did the trick to bring out the mahogany grain… Will definitely be in touch in the not too distant future to enrol in another woodworking journey of discovery.

Bryan Currie - 30th May 2020