Splint Woven Rattan Chair Seat (2-day class)

Oct 17, 2026
10:00 AM
—
3:00 PM

Location

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

Categories  Crafts

Instructor  Cathryn Peters

Learn how to weave a strong, attractive rattan splint chair seat in this beginner-friendly, two-day class. You’ll work on a prepared chair frame provided for you, along with the rattan splints and foam pad needed to complete your project.

 

During class, you’ll learn how to weave the classic 3 x 3 twill seat in a herringbone pattern, a beautiful and sturdy design often used on woven chair seats. Step by step, you’ll practice laying out the pattern, weaving with proper tension, and joining strands neatly. You’ll also learn how and when to insert the foam pad, which provides extra support under the woven seat and helps it last longer with regular use.

 

This class is designed for beginners and hands-on learners who enjoy traditional crafts, furniture repair, and useful projects. By the end of the day, you’ll take home your finished woven chair, along with the basic skills and confidence to continue practicing rattan splint seat weaving on future projects.

 

*Note: This is a 2-day class, taking place October 17 and 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm each day.


 

About the Instructor: Cathryn Peters

 

Instructor will provide the following: 

  • prepared chair
  • rattan splints
  • foam pad
  • office stapler
  • weaving instruction handout

 

Students are asked to bring:

Since your class runs over the lunch hour, we recommend you bring lunch or click HERE to learn about local eating opportunities. 

 

Skill Level 

No experience required. 

 

Age Recommendation

Students ages 16 and older are welcome to attend this class. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

 

Location Details 

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine Street

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

 

Cost Details

Tuition: $165

Materials Fee: $100

Total Cost: $265

 

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.