Author of the fabulous 2024 book “Japanese Joinery”, Dorian Bracht will be guiding you through the making of glueless patchwork joinery stool. There are up to 12 places available on this 3 day course.
3-day Course | Tuesday 21st – Thursday 23rd October, 2025 | 9:00 – 17:00 | Price £775 | 12 places

Join Dorian for this hands-on, three-day introduction to Japanese joinery and furniture design. This accessible course is ideal for beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding of hand-tool techniques, layout precision, and traditional joinery principles. Over the three days, participants will build a simple yet elegant stool inspired by Japanese craftsmanship, while learning essential skills that can be applied to future woodworking projects. Working with high-quality materials (all included in the course fee), students will explore both the technical and aesthetic aspects of Japanese woodworking.
Dorian Bracht is a highly respected woodworker, author, and teacher known for his deep knowledge of traditional Japanese woodworking. His passion for the craft led him to study the timeless techniques of Japanese joinery—skills he now shares with students and craftspeople around the world. Dorian is the author of Japanese Joinery, a comprehensive guide to the design, tools, and construction methods that define this elegant and precise woodworking tradition. With a reputation for clarity, patience, and exceptional craftsmanship, Dorian’s workshops offer a rare opportunity to learn the fundamentals of joinery from a true master of the discipline.

The buildup of the course would be:
Day 1:
– Introduction // Working the wood (basic techniques used for this specific stool) // All tools used during the build and how to treat them
– Layout basics and practice
– Order of operation and general joinery practice
Day 2
– Scale drawing
– Organising and layout
– Working on the stool
Day 3
– Working on the stool
– Finishing and final assembly
– extra joinery exercises for anyone who is faster or interested




