Campfire Chair Build

Build a striking reclaimed wood Viking-style chair — portable, sturdy, and perfect for campfires, patios, fest

Build a striking reclaimed wood Viking-style chair — portable, sturdy, and perfect for summer campfires, patios, festivals, and backyard lounging.

Overview

Build your own handcrafted two-plank camp chair using reclaimed wood and simple woodworking techniques. Inspired by classic Viking and safari-style seating, this deceptively simple design fits together using only two interlocking pieces — creating a functional, sculptural chair you’ll actually want to show off.

What’s This All About:

This month, we’re building a chair that’s equal parts rugged, practical, and conversation starter. Using reclaimed lumber, you’ll shape, sand, cut, and assemble a traditional two-plank camp chair designed to be sturdy enough for outdoor use while remaining easy to transport and store.

In this hands-on woodworking workshop, you’ll learn how to safely work with reclaimed wood, make precise cuts, and create a finished piece that feels both modern and timeless. Each chair will have its own character thanks to the natural grain and imperfections of reclaimed materials.

Whether you’re brand new to woodworking or already love building things with your hands, this class is designed to be approachable, creative, and satisfying from start to finish.

Come solo, bring a friend, or make it a unique date-day experience — and leave with a handmade chair ready for campfires, stargazing, festivals, porches, or backyard hangs.

What You’ll Learn:

• Basic woodworking and upcycling techniques
• Safe use of shared tools and materials
• How to measure, cut, and assemble a two-plank chair
• Sanding and finishing techniques for outdoor-ready furniture

What You’ll Leave With:

• A finished handmade Viking-style camp chair
• Confidence using woodworking tools
• A functional piece you’ll use for years
• A new community of makers, doing it together! #DIT

Cost

$95 per person — includes all tools, materials, and instruction.

No prior experience needed — just bring your curiosity and creativity.

Who Is This For:

• Total beginners and weekend DIYers alike
• Campers, festival-goers, and outdoor lovers
• Makers who love reclaimed and sustainable materials
• Anyone looking for a creative hands-on experience
• People who want to build something functional and unique

Where & When:

Second Sunday Builders Series
Hosted at Rebuilders Xchange in collaboration with Beech Tree Studio

Meet Your Hosts

Beech Tree Studio is all about hands-on creativity, community connection, and empowering people to make beautiful, functional things — no matter their experience level. With a warm teaching style and a love for reclaimed materials, Beech Tree turns every build into a celebration of craft and collaboration.

Rebuilders Xchange (RBX) is Cleveland’s go-to spot for salvaged and surplus building materials. Their warehouse is packed with character-rich wood, hardware, and fixtures just waiting for a second life. Together with Beech Tree Studio, RBX is helping turn “waste” into wonder — one project at a time.

Ready to build something with your own two hands?

Spots are limited — sign up now and build a chair sturdy enough for campfires, patios, concerts, and years of stories.

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