Learn to Chair Cane (Handwoven Hexagonal Pattern) !

68 Morning Street,Portsmouth NH 03801

11 January, 2022

Description

Bring a woven chair in need of restoration and learn caning from an expert! This is a 100% hands-on class. No prior experience is needed. Students will learn by removing the old caning from a hand-woven hexagonal patterned chair -- the type with holes drilled thru the seats and/or backs. As the class progresses, students will learn the steps and techniques by observing demonstrations, watching others in the class, with guidance from the Instructor, work on their own chair. By the end of the classes, one seat or back will be completed. This is a 4 session class on Tuesdays and Thursdays: January 11, 13, 18, 20. 9am-1pm Students will work on their own chairs in need of repair. Please contact the Instructor before registering… there are several types of seat repair requiring different materials and strategies. In order to have the proper width of cane material, students will need to send a 3 x 3 inch piece of the old seat material, so the correct width will be available when the class begins. This particular class is for the hand-woven hexagonal patterned seats for which holes have been drilled and through which the cane material (of varying sizes) is woven. If your chair is a different type, please contact the Instructor… we may schedule a class for other types of weaving and materials, depending on the demand. This class needs a minimum of 3 attendees to run Open to ages 18 and up Instructor: Jean Stefanik Instructor Contact: [email protected] Instructor Bio: Jean is an experienced retired Educator, and has been enjoying the art and craft of chair caning for nearly 2 decades. She has taught numerous classes and individuals, and enjoys the satisfaction in sharing her expertise with others. Beginning and completing a project is rewarding, and in this craft, there’s always some new technique to learn. Attendees who are not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to wear a mask and social distance. If you are sick or think you may have been exposed recently, please don't come! Registration closes 3 days before event. Attendees can receive refunds up to 7 days before your event start date. Active members receive 25% off using their discount code or using the Member Ticket option. Port City Makerspace is a welcoming and inclusive community workshop that provides tools, knowledge, and a collaborative culture to encourage the artist and maker in everyone. Main Website: https://www.portcitymakerspace.com/