Caning is the name given to the craft of weaving rattan, a member of the palm family. It is normally associated with chairs and has been practised in this country since the 17th Century. Recently it has become the fashion to include panels of caning in modern furniture and accessories.
Join expert tutor Christine Addley on this one day course to learn simple caning techniques and be able to complete two or more sample boards of different patterns which you can use as a guide for future projects.
Christine will start with a brief history of caning, followed by the materials and tools needed and a demonstration of one of the patterns. You will then have the chance to complete the same pattern on your own sample board before lunch. In the afternoon you
will be able to work on one or more patterns of your own choosing depending on the time available.
You will be provided with all the tools and materials necessary. There will be a charge of £5 for materials.
This course is ideal for beginners.
What to expect
Time at ArtisOn is designed to take you away from it all. We provide the environment, the time and the guidance you need to create. You can expect a warm welcome, skilled and friendly tutors and the chance to meet like-minded people keen to share ideas. You can even leave us to clear up the mess! There will usually be two workshops going on and we encourage everyone to mingle and be nosey about what the other workshop is up to.
We encourage you to arrive at 9.30am. This will allow time to meet other participants over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits before beginning workshops at 10am. There will be a mid-morning break for refreshments and a chance to talk over progress with others. Lunch is usually around 12:45 for about 45 mins – you can expect a delicious homemade 2 course lunch. There will be a further afternoon break with tea or coffee and cake. All food and refreshments are included in the price of your workshop.
The finish time given is a target. There are occasions when the session may overrun so do let us know if you need to be away promptly.
We aim for your day to be a real treat. You could always learn a new skill in a shed or a draughty village hall with a curly sandwich, but we want you to have more fun than that! So we make sure we provide a day where you will be looked after, with good food, good company and great inspiration!
