CHAIR CANING BOOTCAMP ALL 2022 CLASSES BY APPT CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE
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CHAIR CANING BOOTCAMP ALL 2022 CLASSES BY APPT CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE
$1,550.00Original price was: $1,550.00.$1,350.00Current price is: $1,350.00.
Please note that all our in-person classes are currently offered by appointment only. You can book an appointment at Our Appointment Page.
Two solid weeks of chair caning instruction includes business practices, customer service, marketing, structural repairs and more! Covering the basics of Laced Cane, Pressed Cane, Shaker Tape, Fiber Rush and Splint Reed restorations, this series of classes is geared toward beginner/intermediate seat weavers. You can Build Your Own Boot Camp and request intermediate materials like natural rush, alternate patterns in hand-woven chair caning, and and small upgrade to learning Danish Cord weaving or designing furniture to incorporate woven seats/panels in your designs.
Our 2 week Boot Camp happens twice/year. It covers 5 styles of weaving, Mon-Fri with a weekend break – a chair weaving intensive for all levels!
Perfect for someone interested in seat weaving as a business or for a hobby. This series of classes is geared toward beginners but is great for intermediate seat weavers to perfect their skills.
We will cover the basics of Laced Cane, Pressed Cane, Shaker Tape, Fiber Rush and Splint Reed restorations, while giving you invaluable tips to simplify the process. Save $200 on all 5 classes by signing up for boot camp.
All materials and tools are included in class fees. Down payment of half the boot camp fee holds your spot.
To sign up for one or two of these sessions go to the shop page, click on the style of weaving (splint, rush, etc) that you want to learn, and call to schedule or email us with your chair class goals and photos of the chair(s) you want to restore. SilverRiverChairs@gmail.com
How to Choose Chairs to Bring to Boot Camp
A total of 5 chairs will be completed during this series of classes. Students are responsible for supplying their own, structurally sound chairs. If you need chairs to work on, we can get them for you with advanced notice of at least a month. Chairs will range in cost from $40/chair depending on what we find around town. Major refinishing/structural repairs need to be addressed before Bootcamp. Minor repairs will be discussed during the two weeks.
Use the weekend between classes to explore the sights, sounds, and tastes of Asheville or return home to rest.
Monday-Friday, Laced Caning. 10am-5pm
Parking
Parking onsite at CURVE Studios. Park in front of the garden area. There are public lots across the street and just past the garden on the right. We may ask you to drop off your chairs and park in the other lots to save parking for our downstairs neighbors.
BYOC: Bring Your Own Chair
If you’d like to bring your own chair but aren’t sure exactly what you need, have a look at our explanations below:
Choosing a Chair for Pressed Caning Class:
Choosing a Chair for Laced Caning Class:
Choosing a Chair for Rush, Splint, or Shaker Tape Class:
If you don’t have a chair, we can pick one up for you for $10-$40, depending on the chair. Please let us know when you sign up so we can find a chair.
Tools
We provide tools during class. Feel free to bring your own tools if you’d like.
Are Materials Included?
If you have your own cane/rush/reed, and it has passed our inspection, we will discount your class cost in the amount of your materials. For individual tutorials, you provide your own materials. We provide a list of caning suppliers for future projects.
What To Wear
Comfortable clothing and shoes. We teach standing on anti-fatigue mats but you can also sit down. You are working with fibrous plant materials and sharp tools that may pick clothing. We have great heat in the winter but do not have AC for the summer. Dress accordingly.
What type of chair is easiest to learn?
Splint and Shaker Tape are the quickest, least complicated classes, followed by machine-woven caning, and rush weaving. Laced caning takes 5 days.
Dogs
Our golden retriever Rosie loves to come to work but generally doesn’t come in on a busy class day. If you are allergic, please let us know so we can clean the shop really well.
Food and Bathrooms
Bathrooms are on-site. Bring your own lunch or snacks and store it in our refrigerator, or get take out from a River Arts District cafe. We have all plates/napkins/utensils/cups/water/tea available for you.
Discounts
$25 discount on each class that you take after the first one. Bring a friend, you each get $25 off. Buy a 5 class package (Boot Camp) and save $200. Attend Boot Camp with a friend and save an additional $100 each.
Refund Policy
5o% down payment to hold your space. Full refund with 1 week notice. 24 hours notice of cancellation results in a 50% of deposit returned (exclusions may be considered based on situation). No show/no reschedule/no refund. Rescheduling for classes allowed at $25/class in most circumstances.
If You Live Out Of Town
If you live out of town, call to determine if you have a suitable chair for the class. Send an email with photos. You may need measuring tape. You may need to remove your old seat. THIS IS IMPORTANT so that we get the right material for your chair. If you are local, stop by…
Before Class
Bring in your chair a week in advance so we can inspect it.
Structural Repair must be done before you install the seat.
Refinishing of the chair should be done before you weave the seat.
Save your old seat if you want to match a specific material/pattern/color.
After Class Tasks
Some chairs can’t be finished in a day–Rush and Splint chairs must dry overnight and then get a shellac coating to protect them from stains. We can do this for you, we can send you home with instructions, or you can come back in the next day to shellac your chair. It will only take about an hour which includes enough time for the shellac to dry enough for you to take the chair home.
Waiver
A signed waiver is required for participation in any of our workshops.
