Fiber Rush Footstool Class - Sliding Scale - Afternoon Session
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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New Community Footstool Weaving Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll spend a Saturday afternoon learning to weave a functional and stylish footstool with Fiber/Paper Rush. Explore the art of weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for handmade crafts. This class welcomes all skill levels and encourages community and creativity. Appropriate for ages 10+ with adult oversight.
Our sliding scale pricing attempts to make this rewarding experience accessible to everyone regardless of income.
Level 1: $50 – We’ll pay for materials, you’ve covered instruction.
Level 2: $100 – Helps us by covering ½ of materials + instruction.
Level 3: $150 – Pays for instruction & materials.
Level 4: $200 – Helps cover materials for a fellow weaver.
Stool Dimensions: 15″ x 13″ @ 12″ Height; 3/4″ Round Stretchers [Ash]; 1.5″ Square Posts [Red Oak]

Danish Cord Footstool Class - Sliding Scale - Afternoon Session
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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New Community Footstool Weaving Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll spend a Saturday afternoon learning to weave a functional and stylish footstool with Danish Cord. Choose from a variety of different patterns. Explore the art of weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for handmade crafts. This class welcomes all skill levels and encourages community and creativity. Appropriate for ages 10+ with adult oversight.
Our sliding scale pricing attempts to make this rewarding experience accessible to everyone regardless of income.
Level 1: $50 – We’ll pay for materials, you’ve covered instruction.
Level 2: $100 – Helps us by covering ½ of materials + instruction.
Level 3: $150 – Pays for instruction & materials.
Level 4: $200 – Helps cover materials for a fellow weaver.
Stool Dimensions: 15″ x 13″ @ 12″ Height; 3/4″ Round Stretchers [Ash]; 1.5″ Square Posts [Red Oak]

Splint Reed Footstool Class - Sliding Scale - Afternoon Session
2026-07-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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New Community Footstool Weaving Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll spend a Saturday afternoon learning to weave a functional and stylish footstool with Splint Reed. Choose from a variety of different patterns. Explore the art of weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for handmade crafts. This class welcomes all skill levels and encourages community and creativity. Appropriate for ages 10+ with adult oversight.
Our sliding scale pricing attempts to make this rewarding experience accessible to everyone regardless of income.
Level 1: $50 – We’ll pay for materials, you’ve covered instruction.
Level 2: $100 – Helps us by covering ½ of materials + instruction.
Level 3: $150 – Pays for instruction & materials.
Level 4: $200 – Helps cover materials for a fellow weaver.
Stool Dimensions: 15″ x 13″ @ 12″ Height; 3/4″ Round Stretchers [Ash]; 1.5″ Square Posts [Red Oak]

2026 Traditional Craft Mentorship Program - Offsite @ John C Campbell Folkschool
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-15 | John C Campbell Folkschool, One Folk School Road, Brasstown, NC, 28902, United States
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Fall down the rabbit hole of traditional craft in this two week mentorship for chair weaving. Learn five basic styles of seat weaving–hand-woven and machine woven caning, splint, rush, and Shaker tape weaving–and get a good foundation for working with advanced materials and patterns. Beginners are welcome and experienced seat weavers are encouraged to attend to refine their methods and learn new patterns. Also, learn structural repairs and seat weaving for furniture design or as a business.

Shaker Tape Footstool Class - Sliding Scale - Afternoon Session
2026-08-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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New Community Footstool Weaving Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll spend a Saturday afternoon learning to weave a functional and stylish footstool with Shaker Tape. Choose from a variety of different patterns & colors. Explore the art of weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for handmade crafts. This class welcomes all skill levels and encourages community and creativity. Appropriate for ages 10+ with adult oversight.
Our sliding scale pricing attempts to make this rewarding experience accessible to everyone regardless of income.
Level 1: $50 – We’ll pay for materials, you’ve covered instruction.
Level 2: $100 – Helps us by covering ½ of materials + instruction.
Level 3: $150 – Pays for instruction & materials.
Level 4: $200 – Helps cover materials for a fellow weaver.
Stool Dimensions: 15″ x 13″ @ 12″ Height; 3/4″ Round Stretchers [Ash]; 1.5″ Square Posts [Red Oak]
