Make a Bent Willow Chair

March 21-22, 2026

Schedule: 9am-4pm Sat-Sun

Instructor: Tor Jansson

Registration Deadline: Mar 9

Out of stock

Description

Bring a bit of enchantment and nature into your home with a bent willow chair. Tor will bring plenty of green willow and lead you through the process of making a rustic bent willow chair using only hand tools. At the end of the workshop you will have a beautiful, handcrafted piece of furniture to take home. (The finished chair measures roughly 41″ tall x 32″ wide x 27″ deep. Be sure you have room to carry it in your vehicle!) You’ll enjoy every minute of this two-day class as you learn about working with willow. This class is for everyone—no experience required, although some hand and arm strength is needed.

Class size 6

Level Beginner and above

Student Supply List Please bring a 21″ bow saw (small teeth) if you have one, pruners (large and small), utility knife, tape measure, hammer. If you’re sensitive to loud noises, bring along ear plugs, too.

  • Tuition $275

Instructor

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Tor Jansson

Tor Jansson has been involved in furniture making for the past five years, developing a passion for blending traditional craftsmanship with creative design. His primary focus is on upholstery and woodworking. Tor has worked on a wide variety of projects, from finely detailed Windsor rockers to his most recent exploration in bent willow chair making. Workshops Make a Bent Willow Chair - March Make a Bent Willow Chair - June Make a Bent Willow Chair - SeptemberRead More

Tor Jansson has been involved in furniture making for the past five years, developing a passion for blending traditional craftsmanship with creative design. His primary focus is on upholstery and woodworking. Tor has worked on a wide variety of projects, from finely detailed Windsor rockers to his most recent exploration in bent willow chair making.

Workshops

Make a Bent Willow Chair – March

Make a Bent Willow Chair – June

Make a Bent Willow Chair – September

Registration Policies & Waiting Lists

Class Confirmation

You will receive a confirmation of your workshop registration via email about a week prior to the class. If you do not have an email address, you will receive a snail-mail confirmation. Please check the online class listing for supplies to bring to class (there will also be a link to the Supply List in your class confirmation). Some supplies may need to be ordered well ahead of time.

Please note that your class registration will not be confirmed without full payment.

Please read your class confirmation carefully as it may include a supply list and other important details, and note our community standards on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.

Materials Fees
Many classes have materials fees in addition to the tuition. These are identified in the class listing and are usually paid with the tuition payment; however, in some cases materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time (check the class listing).

Cancellation Policy
While we recognize that life intrudes and plans change, in consideration of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for classes, we must adhere to the following cancellation policies:

Student cancellations

> Cancellations made 30 days or more before the start date of the workshop are eligible for a 75% refund OR a gift certificate in the full amount. The gift certificate can be applied to workshops or lodging one year from the date of cancellation and is transferable.

> Cancellations made 29 days or fewer before the start date of the workshop are not eligible for refunds or gift certificates. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance, which is available for a reasonable fee.

> Cancellation requests must be made by contacting our office at info@shakeragalley.org or (608) 987-3292.

If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with your class and cancel less than seven days in advance of your reservation, a $50 cancellation fee will apply.

Cancellations by Shake Rag Alley

> If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class for any reason, you will be notified via email or phone and will be eligible for a full refund or, if you prefer, a transferable gift certificate. You may also consider donating your refund to support our operations or scholarships.

If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with a class canceled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging or gift certificate should you wish to cancel.

Waiting Lists

If a workshop you are interested in is sold out, please fill out this waiting list form. We will contact you if a spot becomes available. The class code requested on the form is the Workshop ID shown at left, beneath the Add to Cart button.