9323. Weave a Seat with Someone Sweet!
Workshop - Wood | Class unavailable for online registration. To register, please call 336-723-7395 Ex 1201.
Love is in the Chair! In this workshop, you and your "Someone Sweet," will 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. Working together, you'll weave new life into a treasured heirloom or create one of your own over the course of an afternoon. Communication is key when weaving an enduring, supportive seat! No experience necessary.
- Both participants must register and pay the registration and material fees.
- If you would like to sign up but don't want to bring a buddy, you will have to pay the full tuition and material fee: $110. Call our office and we can set this up!
- Students will bring their own chair to class, and are limited to one chair per pair. 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. If they are unable to find one, the instructor can source one for an additional fee.
- 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
- A material fee of $5 will be paid with each registration. This fee will cover some consumables provided by the instructor that are easier to source in bulk.
- To allow for personalization, students will purchase Shaker tape online from sources that the instructor will provide. Estimated cost for materials is $50-60. We will connect you with your instructor via email ahead of class
- Please bring the following to class if available:
- Butter knife
- Flathead screwdriver (the longer the better)
- A blanket, towel or yoga mat
Whether you are celebrating Valentines, Galentines, or any other love, you'll enjoy sharing the fun of seat weaving with someone sweet!
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