Installing a Pressed Cane Seat 2022 CLASSES BY APPT CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE
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Installing a Pressed Cane Seat 2022 CLASSES BY APPT CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE
$200.00
Please note that all our in-person classes are currently offered by appointment only in 2022 while we finish writing a book!
Most chair seats are about this size. Most chair backs are larger. If your chair’s cane panel is larger, or has lots of angles around the groove, it may take you longer than other students.
Learn to remove and install a machine-woven caned seat.
The class includes an in-depth look at materials, history, and process of pressed caning, aka machine-woven/loom-woven chair caning, or sheet caning.
The process is done in two parts:
Removal
Installation
Removal: If the chair behaves removal could take just a few minutes. If the chair is more ornery, it could take an hour or more with lots of hammering, chiseling, and gunk removal. Once the material is removed from the groove, there is a bit of prep work before installation.
Installation: Once you start, you can’t stop! This is one of the more time-sensitive chair caning processes. There is a fair bit of hammering but it is pretty straight forward. If your chair behaves, you could be done in an hour or two, depending on the size/shape/construction elements of your particular chair.
Class Length: Approximately 5 hours depending on your chair. You may need more time and you are welcome to stay until 5pm.
After the Class: Your chair will have glue in the channel of the seat or back. It will need to sit still (preferably over night) so that the glue doesn’t run. For chair seats, if you can transport your chair upright in your car, you’ll be ok taking it home immediately. For chair backs, if you can transport your chair on its back, you will be ok taking it home immediately. It is best to let the chair sit overnight.
Cost: Includes machine-woven cane, spline, five hours of instruction, and all tools and materials necessary to complete the a project. Some chair backs may have an additional $20 fee for a larger sheet of cane webbing.
BYOC: Bring your own chair or we can provide one for you for ~ $40
Choosing a Chair for Pressed Caning Class
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.
Learn to restore a pressed cane chair seat: 
