Typically every April and September, in 2021 our two-week intensive will be private classes scheduled according to your availabilty!

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.

Photo by Matt Rose.

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 $150 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 choose your class date in the drop down tab.

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 $20-$40/chair depending on what we find around town. Asheville has notoriously high used chair prices. Any refinishing/structural repairs need to be addressed before Bootcamp.

Visit our PLAN YOUR TRIP page for lodging information.

Boot Camp specifics:

• Monday.  Fiber Rush. 10am-4pm
• Tuesday. Fiber Rush. 10am-4pm
• Wednesday. Shaker Tape Weaving. 10am-3pm
• Thursday. Splint Weaving. 10am-4pm
• Friday. Pressed Caning + Finish/Review. 10am-2/4pm. 
• 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