9321. Bring a Chair, Weave a Seat
Workshop - Wood | Available
Save a seatless chair from the trash heap! In this workshop, you’ll learn to use Shaker tape to bring function back to a ubiquitous chair form that can be found in thrift stores and on roadsides all over the country. Weave new life into a treasured heirloom or create one of your own over the course of a few hours. No experience necessary.
Additional Information:
Students will bring their own chair to class. If they are unable to find one, they can contact the instructor who can source one for an additional fee.
Chairs must have four round rails for weaving. The instructor will consult with students one week before class to be sure they have the correct chair.
A $10 fee will be charged at checkout to cover hardware and foam which will be provided.
To allow for personalization, students will purchase Shaker tape online from sources that the instructor will provide. Estimated cost for materials is $50-60.
Please bring the following to class if available:
Registration will close two weeks prior to the start of class to allow time for email consults and material sourcing.
Enrollment is open to students ages 18 and up
Rebecca Juliette-Duex
Rebecca was introduced to the value of craft at an early age. During visits to her mother’s childhood home in rural Western Pennsylvania, she observed how her grandparents found solace in their own handcraft; her grandfather, a coal miner, in his woodshop and her grandmother with needle and thread or yarn. An immersion in weaving (2017–19) and woodworking (2019–21) at Haywood Community College has been an opportunity to build the skills necessary to honor the legacy of her grandparents. Rebecca’s work brings wood and fiber into conversation to tell the story of her own creative heritage and to inspire others to do the same. You can see Rebecca's work at rosevalleyworks.com