Binding Cane Twill Footstool – September 27 and 28, 2025

Sep 27, 2025 9:30AM—Sep 28, 2025 3:00PM

Location

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 PINE ST, MARINE ON ST CROIX, MN 55047

Cost $230.00

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Chair caning is a fun and profitable heritage craft to learn, and in this class, we will be using wide binding cane, weaving a twill pattern on a prepared square, green-painted footstool. You will learn how to weave the easy twill or herringbone pattern, using the correct tension, learn the secret of invisible joins, and create a “pocket” around the seat rails, while weaving a slightly different pattern on the bottom from the top. This weaving method and pattern can be later transferred to any chair with seat rungs, with a couple of additional steps. Cathryn will share all her “chair caning tricks of the trade” with you in case you want to continue this weaving as a hobby, or continue this nearly lost art as a professional chair seat weaver!

Please note: This is a 2 day class

Saturday, Sept. 27 and Sunday, Sept. 28, from 9:30am-3:00pm each day.

Your instructor will provide the following:
Instructor will provide a step-by-step pattern, with a kit which includes: a prepared square painted footstool, and a coil of 500 ft. wide binding cane. Students will have class use of a caning needle and tension rods.

Students are asked to bring:

  • Bucket or dishpan for soaking cane
  • Sharp scissors
  • Measuring tape
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Spray bottle
  • Large bath towel
  • Wear old clothing that can get wet
  • Comfortable shoes in case you want to stand to weave
  • Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring a lunch or click here to learn about local eating opportunities. 

Skill Level
Beginner, no experience required. 

Age Requirement
Adults (ages 18+) 

Location Details
Marine Mills Folk School
550 Pine St., Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details
Tuition: $150
Materials Fee: $80
Total Cost: $230

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible!

If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.