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
Out building Workshop
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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
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.
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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