Course dates, booking & prices
Please get in touch if you wish to discuss coming on a particular course.
I operate a waiting list for all courses, on a strict first-come, first-served basis.
Course dates
2026
July 20-24 Blenheim
Sept 18-20 Crescent (3-day) (FULL)
October 19-23 Classic
November 16-20 Sack
November 28/29 (2-day) Stool
December 14-18 Rocker
2027
January 18-22 Continuous arm
February 1-5 Low back
February 22-26 Blenheim
New course dates are posted on this website 6 – 9 months ahead to give plenty of time to fit courses into busy diaries. Every effort is made to spread the different courses across the year. Gaps in the calendar are usually as a result of James Mursell attending shows.
Booking Your Course
- Select a course
- Contact James Mursell to check availability
- Pay deposit to make firm booking (£100 for 2-day stool making course; £250 for the 3-day Crescent course; £350 for 5-day chairmaking course). Please see Payment Options
Please read the conditions of booking. - You will receive confirmation of your booking and receipt of your payment.
Course Prices
2-day Stool course – £390
3-day Chair Course – £650
5-day Chair courses – £1070
There is absolutely nothing extra to pay as these prices include materials, use of tools, generous food and refreshments during the day.
Video of Crown Windsor course 13-17 March 2017
Chair Making Courses
No previous experience is necessary to successfully complete a Windsor chair making course and yet experienced woodworkers will still be fully challenged. Individual guidance and assistance will be provided as appropriate, and every effort will be made to ensure a rewarding and enjoyable course.
Chair Making Book
Written by James Mursell, this book was the first new book about the making and design of Windsor chairs for over 10 years. It was written with a broad readership in mind and is aimed at existing Windsor chair makers and also at those who are contemplating making their first chair.
Youtube Videos
Ben Orford makes the blades for my travishers.
Watch his short video about this great tool and the uses it can be put to.
Tool Testimonials
“This tool is phenomenal. I bought two, one for myself and another for my Windsor chairmaker instructor. Compared to the other travishers I have used, yours is very good to work with and everyone who has tried it loves it. I just ordered a second one and your two spokeshaves which I trust will be as enjoyable to use. Thanks again for making such great tools.” LG (USA) 2015