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Jimmy Possum Workshop - 2025   

BODjA DESiGN chair-making workshops make chairs from salvaged timber with a connection to people, place, and time, using heritage hand tools, in the tradition of Jimmy Possum, a Northern Tasmanian chair maker in the late 1800s. Our Launceston, Tasmania, studio sits at the rear of the historic 'Jolly Farmer Inn' C1826 

Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop - Launceston, Tasmania

Jimmy Possum chair making workshops are led by Dr Mike Epworth, a chairmaker and researcher with 45years experience. located in and around the beautiful gardens of the Jolly Farmer Inn PERTH Launceston. The cost of the 3 day course is $1450, participants take home an assembled Jimmy Possum chair. The double seater JP course is $1950 for 4 Day tuition. This can be made together as a couple or individually. All materials and heritage tools are included, along with tea/coffee and light meals. The workshop is achievable for all levels of woodworking experience. A maximum number of 4 participants per workshop.

NEW PERTH TASMANIA Workshop November 2025

Jimmy Possum Double Seater Chair Workshop - November 28-30

Jimmy Possum Single Armchair Workshop - November 28-30
 

Mike fitting the arms to a Bodja Design Chair
BRUNY Island Chair Workshop:

We are excited to be taking the workshop to Southern Tasmania. 

Our inaugural workshop on North Bruny Island will be located near the ferry and Dennes Point.

North Bruny Island Dates: 23-26 May 2025 The Woolshed (Fully Booked)
North Bruny Island Dates: 30 May - 2 June 2025 The Woolshed (Fully Booked)

 

The course costs for the 3day Jimmy Possum Chair $1450.

Deposit $300 to hold your place.

 

The double seater JP course is $1950 for 4 Day tuition. This can be made together as a couple or individually, with a deposit $300 to secure your booking.


Accommodation is available locally (on the Island) if needed.

Please get in touch. 

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BODjA DESiGN chair-making workshops make chairs from salvaged timber with a connection to people, place, and time, using heritage hand tools, in the tradition of Jimmy Possum, a Northern Tasmanian chair maker in the late 1800s.
Sunshine Coast Qld Workshop:
Mount Coolum Studio QLD, Dates: August 2025, (Ongoing)
We limit our class size to 4 participants and are happy to provide one-to-one tuition.
Please email for ongoing dates, both Jimmy Possum, single armchairs and double Seaters
Or through our Contact Us form.
The four-day,  Jimmy Possum, double seater course costs are $1850.
This can be made together as a couple or individually, with a deposit $300 to secure your booking.

The Single armchair course costs $1250. Deposit $300 to hold your place.

 

Become part of the Jimmy Possum chair making tradition.

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