Hewn Chairworks
unique
handcrafted
heirlooms
I make chairs and stools by splitting, shaving and steambending fresh Ontario red oak. I then weave seats from danish cord and shaker tape. Creating the unique, handcrafted heirlooms that Hewn Chairworks are known for ~ Hugh Cotton.Stay connected on Instagram: @HEWNCHAIRWORKSTo order chairs or stools and to book classes, please email me:[email protected]
My Work
All my lines are available with :
~ an ebonized or natural finish
~ a shaker tape or danish cord seat with a choice of colours and patterns
English Country Side Chair
Mountain Side Chair
Tall Stools
Made to fit your bar, counter or table.
Footstools
Make Your Own Footstool
With
Hewn Chairworks
Starting with rough parts, you will leave with a finished footstool. You will understand the basics of greenwood post-and-rung chairmaking and know how to use a drawknife, spokeshave and shavehorse. You will also weave your own shaker tape seat.No experience necessary.$400 (tax included).Two dates in early 2026:Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st at Carlaw and Dundas.Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th near Victoria Park subway.Email [email protected] to register
