Traditional Crafts Class: Seat Weaving with Phil Syphrit

Sat Sep 28 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Sep 29 2024 at 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

212 Center St, Ithaca, NY | Ithaca

Significant Elements architectural salvage warehouse
Publisher/HostSignificant Elements architectural salvage warehouse
Traditional Crafts Class: Seat Weaving with Phil Syphrit
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Join us for a two-day enriching hands-on class on rattan seat weaving, led by expert instructor Phil Syphrit, who has been repairing chairs since 1985. With nearly 40 years of experience, Phil brings a wealth of knowledge to the Significant Elements workshop, where you'll learn the traditional art of rattan weaving along with chair construction and repair techniques.
This class is perfect for anyone with a chair that needs repair, those looking to develop a new side hustle, or individuals eager to learn a new skill. Rattan seat weaving is a craft that requires minimal space and utilizes tools you likely already own.
Class Schedule:
Saturday, September 28th: 10:00am to 12:30pm
Sunday, September 29th: 10:00am to 12:30pm
Class Highlights:
Instructor: Phil Syphrit, with nearly 40 years of chair repair experience
Focus: Chair construction, repair, and the traditional art of rattan seat weaving
Skill Level: Suitable for beginner
Class Options:
Take Home a Refurbished Chair: Complete your own rattan weaving project and take the chair home with you. Price: $75 (includes all supplies)
Donate Your Chair to Significant Elements:Learn the skill, complete a chair, and donate it for sale at Significant Elements. Price: $30 (includes all supplies)
Why Attend?
Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in chair repair and rattan weaving.
Minimal Tools Required: Most tools needed are ones you probably already own.
Flexible Options: Choose to keep your finished chair or contribute to the Significant Elements store while mastering a new skill.
Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the traditional craftsmanship of rattan seat weaving. Sign up today and take the first step towards mastering this timeless craft!
Space is limited and registration is required.
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