Traditional french chair canework course with 6 threads - 3 days
This 3-day course will aim to master traditional French canework restoration techniques. This method has been used for chair seats since the mid-17th century. It consists of weaving strips of cane to make the seat or back of a seat. The usual technique is 6-thread French canework. It consists of weaving six strands of rattan bark (cane), forming regular octagons. The course will begin with explanations on the material, an update on the classification, origins and supply of this material. Trainees will have a chair frame which will allow them to practice and approach the techniques: Assembly: this is accomplished by interweaving two horizontal and two vertical strands Filling: it is carried out by tying two strands diagonallyFinishing: Positioning an outline to hide the holesTraining supervisor: Mr. Michel Québatte (Trainer from Switzerland)Date of the training: From Tuesday 06/30 to Thursday July 2, 2026Place of training: Face-to-face training at Rotin Filé at 53 rue du 1er September 1944Duration of training: 3 days (3 x 7 hours) Target audience: All beginners or experienced audiences Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Materials: Included in the price of the course: The 3-day training The exercise frame The rattan cane (raw material) Not included in the price of the course: The tools (you can bring your own tools, in which case we offer you a pack of tools at the discounted price of €30). For more information, contact us
| Training type | présentiel |
| Date | Tuesday 30th June 2026 |
| Begining time | 09:00 |
| Duration | 3 x 7h00 |
















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