Chair Caning with Will Darr

Saturday May 30

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10:00 AM  –  4:00 PM

Create a beautiful, hand-woven stool seat using wide binder cane in this hands-on workshop. No prior experience is needed! You'll learn how to prepare and handle cane, weaving it into a traditional decorative pattern that’s both sturdy and stylish. All materials are provided. By the end of the workshop, you'll take home a finished stool, ready to use and admire.

Will Darr has been restoring furniture for more than a decade. What started as a hobby turned into a job and passion. Will was mentored by a seasoned professional and learned the art of cane and rush repair. He then moved on to learning to repair various types of furniture pieces, stairs, bar tops and more. In recent years, Will has gained skills in upholstery and repair of powered furniture. He can be seen often at the museum demonstrating his Living Craft.

$25.00