Our two-week intensive for Spring 2023 is geared for beginners and Fall 2023 will be an intermediate level session!

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. Boot camps happen typically every March/April and September/October.

Photo by Matt Rose.

SPRING BOOTCAMP: 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 $250 on all 5 classes by signing up for boot camp.

FALL BOOTCAMP: We will cover alternate patterns for laced caning, natural rush, Danish cord, open weave binder cane (like Old Hickory Furniture), and patterns for Shaker tape & braided cord! PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR NATURAL RUSH AND SHAKER TAPE PATTERNS.

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 choose your class date in the drop down tab.

Due to rent increases at home and at the shop, our prices have gone up. This is the first price increase we have made since 2015. Get a discount by bringing a friend: You both get $50 off for individual classes or you both get $200 off each for Bootcamp.

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. Any refinishing/structural repairs need to be addressed before Bootcamp. We can supply chairs with advanced notice of at least a month. Chairs will range in cost from $20-$50/chair depending on how much work is involved to get them ready.

Visit our PLAN YOUR TRIP page for lodging information.

Spring Boot Camp specifics:

• Monday-Friday, April 24-28 – Laced Caning. 10am-5pm
• Monday.  May 1 – Splint Weaving. 10am-4pm
• Tuesday. May 2 – Fiber Rush. 10am-4pm
• Wednesday. May 3 – Fiber Rush. 10am-4pm
• Thursday. May 4 – Pressed Caning. 10am-4pm
• Friday. Shaker Tape Weaving + Finish/Review. 10am-4pm. 
• Use the weekend between classes to explore the sights, sounds, and tastes of Asheville or return home to rest.