North Bennet Street School

Dates: Saturday, September 20th & Sunday, September 21st (2 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Ellen Kaspern CF '03

Teaching Assistant: Alana Schwartz CF '25

In this class, we discuss how to draw, make a template, and shape a cabriole leg. We will discuss the different grain patterns and placement of transition blocks for a leg. Students will lay out their legs from a template, then bandsaw out the shape. We will go over the 7-5 rule of shaping. Then, students will apply this technique to shape their legs using a 1-inch chisel, spokeshave, and rasps. We will discuss different types of feet, such as the slipper foot, pad foot, and trifid foot. Students will leave with 1-2 finished cabriole legs.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies are provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions. 

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested 
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back 

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Fine Woodworking or equivalent experience. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu. 

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.