Silver River Chairs

Hand-Woven Caning - 5 Sessions
2026-10-12 10:00 - 2026-10-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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Learn to weave a hand-woven cane seat with rattan strands threaded through holes drilled into a chair frame. No experience necessary. Moderate hand strength and the ability to work standing up is required. Modifications can be made for various conditions.
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class.
Don’t have time for a 5-day class? Buy an Instructional Book. Watch our YouTube Video(s). And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available!

2-Week Seatweaving Bootcamp - 10 Sessions
2026-10-12 10:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00 | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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Learn to weave traditional 6 way pattern, pressed cane, splint weaving, paper rush and Shaker tape. Includes 2 weeks of of instruction, and all tools/ materials necessary to complete your project. [Moderate hand strength required]
Class Length: 10 Sessions
BYOC: Bring your own chairs or we can provide them for the cost of refurbishing (Generally $50-60 each)
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Fiber Rush Weaving - 2 Sessions
2026-10-19 10:00 - 2026-10-20 16:00 | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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Learn to weave a chair seat with paper/fiber rush. Rush is one of the easiest patterns to understand, but the hardest to make look good. Rush is the most physically demanding of all of the styles of weaving. You must have moderate to strong hand, shoulder, arm strength and be able to work standing up. Modifications can be made for various conditions.
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class.
Don’t have time for a full class? Buy a Book. Watch our YouTube Video(s). And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available!

Splint Weaving - 1 Session
2026-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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Learn to weave a chair seat with ½” splint reed in a twill pattern. No experience necessary. Moderate hand strength and the ability to work standing up is required. Modifications can be made for various conditions.
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class.
Don’t have time for a full class? Buy a Book. Watch our YouTube Video(s). And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available!

Shaker Tape Weaving - 1 Session
2026-10-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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Learn to weave a comfy woven seat with cotton strapping. Feeling bold? Try a fun colors or a more advanced pattern! No experience necessary. Moderate hand strength and the ability to work standing up is required. Modifications can be made for various conditions. Note: This is the best beginner class!
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class.
Don’t have time for a full class? Buy a Book. Watch our YouTube Video(s). And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available!

Pressed Caning - 1 Session
2026-10-23 10:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center for Chair Caning, 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NC, 28804, United States
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Learn to remove and install a pre-woven sheet of cane. This project is more “woodworking” and less weaving with minimal or no weaving involved. No experience necessary. Moderate hand strength and the ability to work standing up is required. Modifications can be made for various conditions.
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class.
Don’t have time for a full class? Buy a Book. Watch our YouTube Video(s). And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available!

Explorations of Pattern & Design in Chair Seat Weaving - Offsite @ Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts
2026-11-01 - 2026-11-06 | Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts, 150 Baskins Creek Bypass, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, Gatlinburg, TN, 37738, United States
In this workshop, students will dive deep into materials and pattern study while focusing on common types of chair seat weaving. Designed for furniture makers, fiber enthusiasts, and crafters, this all levels workshop explores a variety of natural and manufactured materials. The curriculum covers several key weaving styles: the Rush pattern (using paper, cotton, and grass cords), the Warp & Weft process (as seen on Mid-Century and Mexican folk chairs), and weaving with flat materials like splint reed, shaker tape, or braided cord in various patterns. The class will also introduce the intricacies of caning, including traditional and alternative patterns like the star, honeycomb, and daisy. Furniture makers are welcome to share their designs for assistance, and students will leave with the skills to fashion their own fibers and ideas into a fun and functional woven chair seat or footstool.
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