How To: Shaker Tape Weaving

The Shakers preferred to use tape on the seats and backs of stools and chairs for durability and strength. Come join us for this class to explore the historic art of building furniture and weaving the seat. Using a stool you bring to class, you will weave the seat with 100% cotton Shaker tape.

NOTE: Class tuition and materials fee does NOT include the stool itself. There are three options for supplying your stool: (1) students who attend the Build A Stool class on Nov. 1-2 can add a seat to the stool they built, (2) you can bring a stool or chair that needs a new seat, or (3) you can purchase an assembled stool from us foran additional $15 (while supplies last). To do this, please select the "Add Stool" option under "Event Session" during checkout.

Date: Sun., Dec. 8, Noon - 4 PM
Instructor: Janice Meltzer
Class Size: 8
Attendance (min.): 4*
Skill level: beginner/basic
Prerequisites: Build A Stool (Nov. 1-2), bring your own stool, or "Add Stool" at checkout

Registration
Household Member & Above: $95**
Individual Member: $100**
General Public: $110
Register By: Dec. 5

Material Kit: $25 (price at checkout will include tuition and material cost)

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund, or class credit, regardless of the cancellation date.

**We encourage you to become a member (for as little as $30/year) to receive 10-15% off class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

Instructor: Janice has sewn since childhood and started out teaching macrame, then caning until she went into upholstery. Eventually she combined the two (caning and upholstery) as a business. Janice has worked with wicker and natural rush. While she retired in 2015, Janice still enjoys teaching and demonstrating these techniques.