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January 22, 2020

2020 Chair Weaving Census

Big News! A Research Project on Chair Caning and Seat Weaving in the US People constantly tell me chair caning is a “lost” or “dying” […]

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January 22, 2013

Cane-spotting! The Inaugural Luncheon.

In the early days of my chair caning business, I came up with a cheer: GO CHAIR REPAIR! And a jingle: Chair repair, chair repair, […]

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December 16, 2011

Want to take a caning class?

Greetings from Planet Art in the River Arts District! I am trying to put together a schedule for 2012 including Chair Caning classes as early […]

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πŸͺ‘πŸ€“πŸ€“s + shop dog teaching chair seat weaving, writing books on the craft, helping DIY on @silverriverchairs YouTube channel. Now in Weaverville, NC!

Calling all chair nerds, chair makers, and those l Calling all chair nerds, chair makers, and those looking for some additional income: You’ve got 1 month to apply for our @the_chairmakers_toolbox class September 14-25 - learn Danish cord, rush, splint & hickory bark weaving, chair caning, and Shaker tape weaving. This is a heavily discounted class and includes our new book, The Woven Chair, also business practices, design elements, and resources to create your home based business. I promise you will earn your class fees back in a couple of months with your new skills. Go to https://www.thechairmakerstoolbox.com to apply by June 18! πŸ’šπŸͺ‘πŸ€“πŸ€“πŸŒˆπŸ’ͺ🎸🐾🌻
Our 3rd community weaving class - part of @handwor Our 3rd community weaving class - part of @handwork2026 celebrating 250 years of American craft - was huge! 8 students weaving with rush - all hands on deck - and only one person cried, but that was due to restoring the footstool her grandmother made in 1965 (there was evidence of newspaper stuffing to confirm the date). We kinda love it when people cry at the end of class. πŸ₯²πŸ˜‡πŸͺ‘πŸ€“
Yalllll! I just saw the latest issue of Foothills Yalllll! I just saw the latest issue of Foothills Digest about the furniture industry in North Carolina - yes, we got a feature, and it was Rosie’s last magazine article ☹️, but its an incredible issue! Go NC Furniture Industry! Thanks to Carmen & Jon for their work and talent ❀️πŸͺ‘πŸ€“πŸ€“Link in bio!
Pippa is a natural shop dog - she hasnt chewed any Pippa is a natural shop dog - she hasnt chewed anything she isnt supposed to but she did claim the two most posh seats in the house (caned setee in front, comfy sofa in back) #shopdogsofinstagram
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