Chair Weaving Intensive & Materials Study – Chairmaker’s Toolbox
Skill-building intensive focused on chair weaving and seat caning techniques, with a deep dive into natural and synthetic materials, tools, and prep methods. Expect hands-on practice geared toward makers refining technique and material selection.
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Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on workshop teaching traditional chair caning with hand-woven patterns and practical repair techniques. Learn step-by-step skills in a focused studio setting and leave with foundational weaving know-how for chair restoration.
Hands-on chair caning session focused on pressed caning techniques, with step-by-step instruction and practice weaving cane into chair seats. Skill-building workshop suited to beginners or anyone refining restoration and repair skills.
Hands-on chair caning session focused on pressed caning techniques, with step-by-step instruction and practice weaving cane into chair seats. Skill-building workshop suited to beginners or anyone refining restoration and repair skills.
Hands-on chair caning session focused on pressed caning techniques, with step-by-step instruction and practice weaving cane into chair seats. Skill-building workshop suited to beginners or anyone refining restoration and repair skills.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
An intensive two-week, hands-on bootcamp focused on traditional seat weaving and chair caning techniques. Build practical repair skills with guided instruction in a dedicated weaving studio in Weaverville.
Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.
Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.
Hands-on splint weaving instruction focused on traditional techniques and practical finishing methods. Learn to prepare and weave natural splints into a functional piece in a craft-studio setting with guided, step-by-step support.
Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.
Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.
Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.
Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.
Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.
Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.
Hands-on weaving workshop focused on traditional Shaker tape techniques, with guided instruction and practical tips for creating sturdy woven bands. A craft-focused afternoon at a specialized chair caning and weaving studio in Weaverville.
Hands-on weaving workshop focused on traditional Shaker tape techniques, with guided instruction and practical tips for creating sturdy woven bands. A craft-focused afternoon at a specialized chair caning and weaving studio in Weaverville.
Hands-on weaving workshop focused on traditional Shaker tape techniques, with guided instruction and practical tips for creating sturdy woven bands. A craft-focused afternoon at a specialized chair caning and weaving studio in Weaverville.
Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting in Weaverville.
Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting in Weaverville.
Hands-on fiber arts session focused on weaving techniques with guided instruction and practical practice time. Ideal for beginners seeking skill-building in a dedicated chair caning and weaving studio setting in Weaverville.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Practical guidance for navigating the Southern Highland Craft Guild jury process, with tips on applications, presentation, and expectations. A career-focused session for working artists and makers held at the Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Hands-on cold wax painting session focused on composition—building layers, texture, and mark-making while refining focal points and value structure. Expect guided demos plus open work time in a small studio setting.
Hands-on cold wax painting session focused on composition—building layers, texture, and mark-making while refining focal points and value structure. Expect guided demos plus open work time in a small studio setting.
Hands-on cold wax painting session focused on composition—building layers, texture, and mark-making while refining focal points and value structure. Expect guided demos plus open work time in a small studio setting.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Hands-on woodworking instruction focused on building a modular workbench, with practical measuring, cutting, and assembly skills. Leave with take-home plans and confidence to recreate the bench in your own shop or garage.
Coil and stitch split kudzu vines into a sturdy hand-built basket, with options for handles and experimenting with wisteria or other local plant fibers. Emphasis on foraging nearby materials and turning backyard vines into functional art.
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Coil and stitch split kudzu vines into a sturdy hand-built basket, with options for handles and experimenting with wisteria or other local plant fibers. Emphasis on foraging nearby materials and turning backyard vines into functional art.
Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.
Two-day intensive lost wax casting workshop focused on carving wax models, investing, burnouts, and pouring molten metal. Hands-on studio time with tools and safety guidance to complete cast pieces from start to finish.
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Hands-on basketry workshop focused on weaving a round basket with a slotted base, with step-by-step guidance geared to first-timers. A relaxed, craft-forward afternoon for learning a practical new skill and meeting fellow makers.
Hands-on basketry workshop focused on weaving a round basket with a slotted base, with step-by-step guidance geared to first-timers. A relaxed, craft-forward afternoon for learning a practical new skill and meeting fellow makers.
Hands-on basketry workshop focused on weaving a round basket with a slotted base, with step-by-step guidance geared to first-timers. A relaxed, craft-forward afternoon for learning a practical new skill and meeting fellow makers.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on fabricating silver stacking rings and adding a set gemstone for a polished, wearable finish. Learn core studio techniques like sizing, soldering, shaping, and basic stone setting in a maker studio setting.
Hands-on jewelry workshop focused on fabricating silver stacking rings and adding a set gemstone for a polished, wearable finish. Learn core studio techniques like sizing, soldering, shaping, and basic stone setting in a maker studio setting.
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Beginner friendly hands on fabric painting workshop at Trackside Studios, focusing on foundational brushwork and color mixing techniques for decorating textiles and wearable items.
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Beginner wire-wrapping instruction focused on simple one-wire techniques for making wearable jewelry. Expect a hands-on studio workshop with step-by-step guidance as you shape, coil, and finish a first piece.
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Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.
Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.