Chair Caning and Repair

Description

Introduction to chair repair and caning. Chair caning is a fun, relaxing and rewarding craft to learn. The course is held on Thursday mornings 10-1pm for 10 weeks from the 1st May 2025 until 10th July, with one week break for half term (29th May). It is held in a bright and comfortable hall which we share with an upholstery course. There is parking, toilets and we refreshments are included. All students will be provided with a simple antique Victorian/ Edwardian chair to work on (which they will have the option to purchase at the end of the course.) The sample chairs will be used to learn basic chair repair as required which may include, dismantling and re-gluing of joints, minor repairs, reviving of finishes and waxing etc. You will then be taught step by step how to cane a chair in the traditional six way pattern. Alongside the practical teaching there will be a number of talks on the history of cane, chair caning variations, some case studies from the tutor and advise on how to buy chairs at auction and what to look for.

What's included in the price?

All materials A sample chair to work on (with option to purchase ) Resfreshments

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Lyons Restoration

with Craft Courses since 2025

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