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Weaverville Tailgate Market
2023-02-01 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
The Weaverville Tailgate Market happens weekly on Wednesdays at the Weaverville Community Center from 3pm to 6pm featuring local food vendors and farms! On Wednesday, February 14th, 21st, and 28th, 2024, The Weaverville Tailgate Market will be at the Weaver House.

Rush Weaving – 2 Sessions
2026-03-30 10:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center For Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NORTH CAROLINA 28804, United States, Silver River Center for Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
Learn to weave a chair seat with paper/fiber rush. Rush is one of the easiest patterns to understand, but the hardest to make look good. Rush is the most physically demanding of all of the styles of weaving. You must have moderate to strong hand, shoulder, arm strength and be able to work standing up. Modifications can be made for various conditions.
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description:

Rush Weaving Classes

and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class:

Classes FAQ

Don’t have time for a full class?
Buy a Book:
https://silver-river-center-for-chair-caning.square.site/shop/books/2NC2WDUOXFH625NE7XXITYSC
Watch our YouTube Video(s):

And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available:
https://silver-river-center-for-chair-caning.square.site/product/one-on-one-tutorial-remote/111?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=TSUCL4QB4FDKSMT574WBTINE

Splint Weaving – 1 Session
2026-04-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center For Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NORTH CAROLINA 28804, United States, Silver River Center for Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
Learn to weave a chair seat with ½” splint reed in a twill pattern. No experience necessary. Moderate hand strength and the ability to work standing up is required. Modifications can be made for various conditions.
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description:

Splint Weaving Classes

and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class:

Classes FAQ

Don’t have time for a full class?
Buy a Book:
https://silver-river-center-for-chair-caning.square.site/shop/books/2NC2WDUOXFH625NE7XXITYSC
Watch our YouTube Video(s):

And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available:
https://silver-river-center-for-chair-caning.square.site/product/one-on-one-tutorial-remote/111?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=TSUCL4QB4FDKSMT574WBTINE

Pressed Caning – 1 Session
2026-04-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center For Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NORTH CAROLINA 28804, United States, Silver River Center for Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
Learn to remove and install a pre-woven sheet of cane. This project is more “woodworking” and less weaving with minimal or no weaving involved. No experience necessary. Moderate hand strength and the ability to work standing up is required. Modifications can be made for various conditions.
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description:

Pressed Classes

and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class:

Classes FAQ

Don’t have time for a full class?
Buy a Book:
https://silver-river-center-for-chair-caning.square.site/shop/books/2NC2WDUOXFH625NE7XXITYSC
Watch our YouTube Video(s):

And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available:
https://silver-river-center-for-chair-caning.square.site/product/one-on-one-tutorial-remote/111?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=TSUCL4QB4FDKSMT574WBTINE

Shaker Tape Weaving – 1 Session
2026-04-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center For Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NORTH CAROLINA 28804, United States, Silver River Center for Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
Learn to weave a comfy woven seat with cotton strapping. Feeling bold? Try a fun colors or a more advanced pattern! No experience necessary. Moderate hand strength and the ability to work standing up is required. Modifications can be made for various conditions. Note: This is the best beginner class!
IMPORTANT: Please read through the Detailed Class Description:

Shaker Tape Weaving Classes

and our Classes FAQ before signing up for a class:

Classes FAQ

Don’t have time for a full class?
Buy a Book:
https://silver-river-center-for-chair-caning.square.site/shop/books/2NC2WDUOXFH625NE7XXITYSC
Watch our YouTube Video(s):

And/or Schedule a One-on-One Tutorial. In-person, Zoom & FaceTime available:
https://silver-river-center-for-chair-caning.square.site/product/one-on-one-tutorial-remote/111?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=TSUCL4QB4FDKSMT574WBTINE

Shaker Tape Footstool Class – Sliding Scale – Afternoon Session
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center For Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NORTH CAROLINA 28804, United States, Silver River Center for Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
New Community Footstool Weaving Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll spend a Saturday afternoon learning to weave a functional and stylish footstool with Shaker Tape. Choose from a variety of different patterns & colors. Explore the art of weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for handmade crafts. This class welcomes all skill levels and encourages community and creativity. Appropriate for ages 10+ with adult oversight.
Our sliding scale pricing attempts to make this rewarding experience accessible to everyone regardless of income.
Level 1: $50 – We’ll pay for materials, you’ve covered instruction.
Level 2: $100 – Helps us by covering ½ of materials + instruction.
Level 3: $150 – Pays for instruction & materials.
Level 4: $200 – Helps cover materials for a fellow weaver.
Stool Dimensions: 15? x 13? @ 12? Height; 3/4? Round Stretchers [Ash]; 1.5? Square Posts [Red Oak]

Monthly Member Meeting
2026-01-27 17:30 - 18:30
We host monthly Member Meetings on the fourth Tuesday from 5:30pm – 6:30pm.
The meeting location rotates, and topics vary from socializing and networking to informational and professional development.
Email VisitWeaverville@gmail.com to learn more.

Recent Meetings have taken place at The Local Collective, Flat Creek Plant Farm, Weaverville Yoga, and our Community Center.

Fiber Rush Footstool Class – Sliding Scale – Afternoon Session
2026-05-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center For Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NORTH CAROLINA 28804, United States, Silver River Center for Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
New Community Footstool Weaving Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll spend a Saturday afternoon learning to weave a functional and stylish footstool with Fiber/Paper Rush. Explore the art of weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for handmade crafts. This class welcomes all skill levels and encourages community and creativity. Appropriate for ages 10+ with adult oversight.
Our sliding scale pricing attempts to make this rewarding experience accessible to everyone regardless of income.
Level 1: $50 – We’ll pay for materials, you’ve covered instruction.
Level 2: $100 – Helps us by covering ½ of materials + instruction.
Level 3: $150 – Pays for instruction & materials.
Level 4: $200 – Helps cover materials for a fellow weaver.
Stool Dimensions: 15? x 13? @ 12? Height; 3/4? Round Stretchers [Ash]; 1.5? Square Posts [Red Oak]

Danish Cord Footstool Class – Sliding Scale – Afternoon Session
2026-06-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Silver River Center For Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NORTH CAROLINA 28804, United States, Silver River Center for Chair Caning 32 N Main St, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
New Community Footstool Weaving Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll spend a Saturday afternoon learning to weave a functional and stylish footstool with Danish Cord. Choose from a variety of different patterns. Explore the art of weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for handmade crafts. This class welcomes all skill levels and encourages community and creativity. Appropriate for ages 10+ with adult oversight.
Our sliding scale pricing attempts to make this rewarding experience accessible to everyone regardless of income.
Level 1: $50 – We’ll pay for materials, you’ve covered instruction.
Level 2: $100 – Helps us by covering ½ of materials + instruction.
Level 3: $150 – Pays for instruction & materials.
Level 4: $200 – Helps cover materials for a fellow weaver.
Stool Dimensions: 15? x 13? @ 12? Height; 3/4? Round Stretchers [Ash]; 1.5? Square Posts [Red Oak]

Splint Reed Footstool Class – Sliding Scale – Afternoon Session
2026-07-11 12:00 - 16:00 | S 32 N Main St, Weaverville, NORTH CAROLINA 28804, United States, S 32 N Main St, Weaverville, North Carolina, 28804, United States
New Community Footstool Weaving Class! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll spend a Saturday afternoon learning to weave a functional and stylish footstool with Splint Reed. Choose from a variety of different patterns. Explore the art of weaving while connecting with others who share a passion for handmade crafts. This class welcomes all skill levels and encourages community and creativity. Appropriate for ages 10+ with adult oversight.
Our sliding scale pricing attempts to make this rewarding experience accessible to everyone regardless of income.
Level 1: $50 – We’ll pay for materials, you’ve covered instruction.
Level 2: $100 – Helps us by covering ½ of materials + instruction.
Level 3: $150 – Pays for instruction & materials.
Level 4: $200 – Helps cover materials for a fellow weaver.
Stool Dimensions: 15? x 13? @ 12? Height; 3/4? Round Stretchers [Ash]; 1.5? Square Posts [Red Oak]
