Cane a Chair

Fix a family heirloom, create a keepsake, or rescue a chair from the trash. Bring a chair you want to re-cane to the first class. It should be light enough to carry and have a series of holes in the wood rail around the seat opening. We’ll prepare the chair, determine the cane size you need to purchase, and discuss how to order materials. Leave the final class with a restored chair and a new hands-on hobby.

Please note: Students should send a photo of their chair to Kevin (kevinfbsmith@gmail.com) to confirm that it is the correct type of chair. Materials will cost around $50 and you will be told how to order after the first class.

Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith has been caning chairs for well over 25 years. He is a retired elementary teacher from Westwood Public Schools and enjoys teaching this skill to others. He finds caning to be a relaxing and enjoyable process.

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Cane a Chair
Starts Thu, Apr 9th 2026 6:30 - 8:30 PM No class Apr 23
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Gibbs School
Price: $189.00 Min Age 18 yr.
Instructors:
  • Kevin Smith
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