Alison, a professional chair maker and woodwork teacher, formed Green Wood Chairs over 9 years ago. Since then she has been designing and creating chairs of all shapes and sizes, for a variety of customers and homes.

'I believe there is at least one chair in everyone' says Alison, 'and the joy of my job is seeing the creative process through from start to finish. Each chair turns out to be as individual as the student that makes it'.

Alison uses freshly-cut Hazel, coppiced locally. Coppicing ensures a sustainable supply of Hazel, since the trees are cut back and regrow every 5-7 years.

Courses

• One, Two & Three Day Courses

  On the three day course you will be shown the simple steps needed to make structures such as chairs and stools. A three day course is needed to make the full-sized jointed chair. However, a simpler structure, such as a stool or table, can be completed in one or two days.