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Traditional Seat Caning For the Vintage Chair

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Course Overview

Bring your worn-out​ ​cane seat chair to class and learn the nearly lost art of traditional, seven-step method chair seat weaving commonly known as "hole-to-hole caning." Whether a family heirloom chair or the one you picked up at the antique store that needs a little TLC, vintage chairs that need​ ​new seats are welcome, tailored to your specific project. During the course, you'll have ample time, instruction, and all the tools required to restore your vintage chair by weaving the seat back to its original condition. Chairs must have predrilled holes around the perimeter of the seat and be in good​ ​structural ​condition (not in need of re-gluing or refinishing). Each student must consult with the instructor ​immediately ​after registration t​o assess the chair's needs. If you don't have a chair to ​use​, a limited number are available for purchase from the instructor.

Dates

Fri, Oct 13th, 2017  –  Sun, Oct 15th, 2017

Course Details

Length: 4 Days
Skill Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Hours: 9am-5pm
Tuition: $255.00
Additional materials fee paid to instructor when class starts: Varies ($20-$40)

Required

You will need the following tools for this class:

bucket/pail
towel
scissors
hammer
utility knife
pencil
tape measure
spray bottle
sturdy chair with cane removed and holes pre-drilled

More Information

Once registered, students will receive a confirmation email with further class information. Please call us if you haven't received it within 24 hours.

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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Cathryn Peters
Cathryn Peters
Angora, MN

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Traditional Seat Caning For the Vintage Chair