Rush Weaving Fiber/Paper Cord 2022 CLASSES BY APPT CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE
Rush Weaving Fiber/Paper Cord 2022 CLASSES BY APPT CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE
$300.00
Learning to weave with paper rush on a standard chair seat made of four rails is the best way to learn rush weaving. You can watch our YouTube video to get the basics but there is nothing like getting feedback in real time. Not all materials work the same with the rush pattern!
Weaving a rush pattern with Danish cord is very tricky if you have no experience with the pattern. Even experienced weavers have trouble with making the seat look tight and posh. Rush weaving with Danish Cord tutorials are by appointment and not part of the basic rush class.
The Wishbone or Y Chair by Hans Wegner is woven in a rush style with Danish Cord instead of single ply paper rush.
Natural rush is a much more tedious material. Natural rush tutorials are scheduled by appointment and not included with the standard rush class.
After the class: your new seat will need a shellac coating. The chair should dry overnight first. We can do this for you and you can pick it up the next day, you can return to the shop the next day and do it yourself, or we can send you home with simple instructions to do it yourself.
Special considerations for rush weaving classes:
Rush is the most physically demanding of all of the styles of weaving. You must have moderate to strong hand, shoulder, arm strength to do this work.
Rush is the easiest pattern to understand…but the hardest to make look good. Practicing on many chairs after the class will help your rush weaving skills improve and your seats look posh.
Learning on a rectangular footstool will not be the same experience as learning on a trapezoidal chair seat. If you’re wanting to learn in order to do this as a hobby/job, learning on a chair will be the best way to get your practice going.
Rocking Chairs are generally larger and not suitable for a class setting. Send us a photo of your chair if you wanted to learn on a rocker, we may be able to accommodate if it is small.
If your chair has wooden edging to remove from the sides of the seat, this must be done before class. We can remove and re-attach the skirts for a fee but this should be done AT LEAST ONE DAY BEFORE CLASS and will require 1-2 days after the class to reattach and match color. We are going to have to charge for our time on this ~$100. This could be done by any furniture restoration professional in your hometown.
Choosing a Chair for Rush Weaving 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.
