How To: Fiber Rush Weaving

In this class you will learn the basic weaving pattern called fiber rush weave. You'll make a sturdy, long-lasting seat of rush weave using an all natural, paper-based fibre rush. Students will learn to make tight, square corners, and perfect a figure eight weaving pattern. You'll leave with a beautiful hand-woven stool that will last for generations.

NOTE: you will need to bring the stool. This class is designed as a follow-up to the Build A Stool class on Nov. 1-2, so students can finish the stool they built. Alternately, you can either bring a stool that needs a new seat, or bring a stool-only kit that you have purchased. (Email the Wooden Boat School Manager at dnelson@hrmm.org for a kit recommendation.) 

Date: Sat., Dec. 21, Noon - 4 PM
Instructor: Janice Meltzer
Class size (max.): 8
Attendance (min.): 4*
Skill level: beginner/basic
Prerequisites: Build A Stool (Nov. 1-2), or bring your own stool

Registration
Household Member & Above: $95**
Individual Member: $100**
General Public: $110
Register By: Dec. 8

Materials: $35 (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 students to become members (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 done wicker and natural rush. While she retired in 2015, Janice still enjoys teaching and demonstrating these techniques.