
Pressed Caning – 1 Session
Hands on pressed caning workshop teaching traditional chair seat restoration techniques, including cane placement, tensioning, and finishing in Silver River's specialist studio; small class instruction and tools provided for beginner friendly repairs.
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Hands-on instruction in traditional chair caning using natural rattan cane and reed; five-session course focuses on warping, spline replacement, and weaving classic hexagonal seat patterns for restoration and furniture repair.

Hands-on instruction in traditional chair caning using natural rattan cane and reed; five-session course focuses on warping, spline replacement, and weaving classic hexagonal seat patterns for restoration and furniture repair.
Hands-on instruction in traditional chair caning using natural rattan cane and reed; five-session course focuses on warping, spline replacement, and weaving classic hexagonal seat patterns for restoration and furniture repair.

Traditional rush weaving techniques for repairing and replacing chair seats in a two session hands on workshop; participants learn fiber preparation, patterning, and tool use to finish a sturdy woven seat.

Traditional rush weaving techniques for repairing and replacing chair seats in a two session hands on workshop; participants learn fiber preparation, patterning, and tool use to finish a sturdy woven seat.
Traditional rush weaving techniques for repairing and replacing chair seats in a two session hands on workshop; participants learn fiber preparation, patterning, and tool use to finish a sturdy woven seat.

Hands on splint weaving workshop teaching chair seat construction and repair using natural cane splints, covering edge joins, pattern weaving, and finishing techniques in a single session beginner friendly class.

Hands on splint weaving workshop teaching chair seat construction and repair using natural cane splints, covering edge joins, pattern weaving, and finishing techniques in a single session beginner friendly class.
Hands on splint weaving workshop teaching chair seat construction and repair using natural cane splints, covering edge joins, pattern weaving, and finishing techniques in a single session beginner friendly class.

Hands on instruction in traditional Shaker tape weaving, practicing flat tape techniques for repairing or constructing chair seats and small accessories in a focused single session workshop ideal for beginners.

Hands on instruction in traditional Shaker tape weaving, practicing flat tape techniques for repairing or constructing chair seats and small accessories in a focused single session workshop ideal for beginners.
Hands on instruction in traditional Shaker tape weaving, practicing flat tape techniques for repairing or constructing chair seats and small accessories in a focused single session workshop ideal for beginners.

Hands on ten session bootcamp covering traditional chair seatweaving and caning techniques, from basic splint and rush weaving to pattern work and finished seat restoration, for beginner to intermediate makers.

Hands on ten session bootcamp covering traditional chair seatweaving and caning techniques, from basic splint and rush weaving to pattern work and finished seat restoration, for beginner to intermediate makers.
Hands on ten session bootcamp covering traditional chair seatweaving and caning techniques, from basic splint and rush weaving to pattern work and finished seat restoration, for beginner to intermediate makers.

Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.

Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.
Hands-on splint reed footstool workshop teaching traditional chair caning weaving and finishing techniques in an intimate craft studio. Sliding scale tuition makes this beginner friendly afternoon session accessible to makers of all skill levels.

Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.

Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.
Learn traditional rush weaving to craft a footstool seat in a hands on afternoon workshop at Silver River Center for Chair Caning, with step by step instruction, small group focus, and sliding scale tuition.

Hands-on afternoon workshop teaching Danish cord weaving and finishing to make a traditional footstool; sliding-scale tuition, step-by-step instruction, and durable natural fiber materials supplied for beginners.

Hands-on afternoon workshop teaching Danish cord weaving and finishing to make a traditional footstool; sliding-scale tuition, step-by-step instruction, and durable natural fiber materials supplied for beginners.
Hands-on afternoon workshop teaching Danish cord weaving and finishing to make a traditional footstool; sliding-scale tuition, step-by-step instruction, and durable natural fiber materials supplied for beginners.

Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.

Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.
Hands-on Shaker tape footstool workshop teaching traditional weaving on a framed stool in Silver River's chair caning studio. Sliding scale afternoon session for beginners and makers focusing on practical, tactile skills.
Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.
Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.
Hands-on beginner workshop teaching wire wrapping basics for simple jewelry—forming loops, securing stones, and assembling pendants—guided step-by-step with pliers and wire; materials often provided for first-time makers.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on pyrography (wood-burning) workshop focused on shading, linework, and texture techniques; participants craft personalized wood panels and learn safe tool handling and grain aware composition in an intimate studio setting.
Hands on forge session teaching hot forging techniques to make a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker starting at $50; upgrade options include horseshoe or railspike knives and a dagger.
Hands on forge session teaching hot forging techniques to make a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker starting at $50; upgrade options include horseshoe or railspike knives and a dagger.
Hands on forge session teaching hot forging techniques to make a bottle opener, oyster shucker, steak turner, or fire poker starting at $50; upgrade options include horseshoe or railspike knives and a dagger.

Hands-on beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.

Hands-on beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on beginner workshop exploring cold wax techniques and color mixing; participants layer pigment with cold wax to build textured surfaces using palette knives and brushes in an intimate studio setting.
Hands on metalsmithing workshop teaching jewelers saw, hammering, filing, flex shaft techniques and acetylene and air torch soldering across six three hour sessions (18 hours total). Designed for beginners; materials and finished wearable pieces included.
Hands on metalsmithing workshop teaching jewelers saw, hammering, filing, flex shaft techniques and acetylene and air torch soldering across six three hour sessions (18 hours total). Designed for beginners; materials and finished wearable pieces included.
Hands on metalsmithing workshop teaching jewelers saw, hammering, filing, flex shaft techniques and acetylene and air torch soldering across six three hour sessions (18 hours total). Designed for beginners; materials and finished wearable pieces included.
Hands-on mosaicking workshop teaching design, material selection, and adhesion techniques using millefiori and stained glass tiles to create personalized numbers or letters suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
Hands-on mosaicking workshop teaching design, material selection, and adhesion techniques using millefiori and stained glass tiles to create personalized numbers or letters suitable for indoor or outdoor display.
Hands-on mosaicking workshop teaching design, material selection, and adhesion techniques using millefiori and stained glass tiles to create personalized numbers or letters suitable for indoor or outdoor display.

Hands on encaustic mono printing workshop exploring heated pigmented wax monotypes on paper and panels; participants layer, burnish, and transfer imagery in an intimate studio setting.

Hands on encaustic mono printing workshop exploring heated pigmented wax monotypes on paper and panels; participants layer, burnish, and transfer imagery in an intimate studio setting.
Hands on encaustic mono printing workshop exploring heated pigmented wax monotypes on paper and panels; participants layer, burnish, and transfer imagery in an intimate studio setting.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.
Hands-on mixed-media collage making centered on floral and butterfly imagery, using papers, fabrics, and found embellishments. Beginner-friendly studio workshop focused on composition, layering, and playful color in a light-filled studio space.

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Intensive two day hands on pottery workshop exploring clay forming, glazing, and finishing; focused studio practice, demos, and guided making for makers seeking concentrated instruction.
Intensive two day hands on pottery workshop exploring clay forming, glazing, and finishing; focused studio practice, demos, and guided making for makers seeking concentrated instruction.
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Hands on jewelry workshop teaching bezel setting for cabochon stones with sawing, sanding, stamping, texturing, soldering and stone setting techniques; all materials provided and suitable for beginners ages 16 and up.
Hands on jewelry workshop teaching bezel setting for cabochon stones with sawing, sanding, stamping, texturing, soldering and stone setting techniques; all materials provided and suitable for beginners ages 16 and up.

Hands-on beginner metalsmithing classes teaching sawing, filing, forming, and basic soldering in a four-session series at a working jewelry studio, with tool use and materials guidance to make simple rings and pendants.

Hands-on beginner metalsmithing classes teaching sawing, filing, forming, and basic soldering in a four-session series at a working jewelry studio, with tool use and materials guidance to make simple rings and pendants.
Hands-on beginner metalsmithing classes teaching sawing, filing, forming, and basic soldering in a four-session series at a working jewelry studio, with tool use and materials guidance to make simple rings and pendants.