Introduction to Chair Caning

Join Janice Meltzer in a basic 7-step class in caning seats: using a stool kit, we will learn about soaking cane and weaving it in a traditional pattern. This process can be applied to applications like canoe seats as well as chairs. You will have the option of bringing in your own chair or canoe seat to recane. If you plan to bring your own piece of furniture, please email us a picture ahead of time to make sure the project is doable. Send to the Wooden Boat School Manager.

Date: Sat., Jan. 11, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
Instructor: Janice Meltzer
Class size (max.): 8 
Attendance (min.): 4*
Skill level: beginner/basic
Prerequisites: none

Registration
Household Member & Above: $155**
Individual Member: $163**
General Public: $179
Register By: Dec. 22

Materials: $50 (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.