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Learn the traditional craft of

Chair caning workshop

Learn traditional chair-caning techniques over two Sundays while weaving the cane seat of your own small vintage chair, which is yours to take home.

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Learn it. Weave it. Love it.

Date and time

and Two sessions · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM (GMT)

Location

Art K10 Bush Walk
Wokingham, England, RG40 1AT
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Preserve the past · create something beautiful

Discover the timeless art of restoring woven cane seats.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, you will take home your own small vintage chair with a cane seat you have woven – a completely unique chair to use around your home, or a perfect gift.

You’ll learn

The craft, step by step

  1. 1Introduction to traditional chair caning
  2. 2Tools and materials
  3. 3The six-way weaving pattern
  4. 4Tensioning and finishing
  5. 5Care and maintenance
Sarah, chair-caning workshop host

Two hands-on Sundays

Everything you need to begin

Your take-home project

  • Weave the cane seat of your own small vintage chair
  • Take home a completely unique chair to use around your home, or as a perfect gift
  • Build the skills for future chair-caning projects
  • Receive guidance notes to support you afterwards

Everything is provided

  • Your own small vintage chair
  • Cane, tools and materials
  • Step-by-step expert tuition
  • Guidance notes
  • Refreshments

Beginner friendly

  • No previous caning experience needed
  • No need to bring a chair – your vintage chair is provided
  • Ideal for craft lovers, DIY enthusiasts and furniture restorers
  • For an intermediate workshop using your own chair, speak to Sarah about the available options

Before you book

Plan your days

Price and group size

£250 per person, with a maximum of eight participants.

Lunch

Bring your own lunch, or choose from the many options on the venue’s doorstep.

Age and accessibility

Participants must be 18 or over. Please note that the venue has stairs and no lift.

Parking

Public car parks are available in central Wokingham.

Cancellation policy

You’ll receive a full refund if Sarah has to cancel the workshop, or if you cancel at least 14 days before the class.

A wooden chair ready to be restored
A participant weaving a cane chair seat
The completed hand-woven cane chair seat

Learn by doing

Build skills for future chair restorations

Learn traditional chair-caning techniques with an experienced craftswoman in a friendly, supportive environment.

Chair caning workshop

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