{"product_id":"august-15-16-2026-chair-caning-workshop-with-sandy-bulgrin-byoc","title":"August 15–16, 2026: Chair Caning Workshop with Sandy Bulgrin (BYOC)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a 2-day class (August 15–16, 2026 from 9am to 4pm EST both days)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the art of hand caning in this two-day workshop led by Sandy Bulgrin. Sandy will teach the traditional 7-step chair caning method for chairs with pre-drilled holes. This is a BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) class, meaning you'll spend both days working on your own chair, and you'll leave with a beautifully caned seat you can use and enjoy at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Teacher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy has been teaching basket weaving and caning for over 20 years, having started with teaching 4-H kids, which she still continues today. Sandy teaches at local museums in Racine and Kenosha, Wisconsin along with many areas in Illinois. Sandy has also taught at the IL and MO gourd shows plus many basket conventions. Additionally, Sandy is a co-coordinator of the Basket Weaving Cruise, which takes places every two years. Sandy enjoys traveling and teaching both baskets and gourds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYour own chair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e– It must have pre-drilled holes for caning (not a pressed cane groove). Round chairs are not ideal for a first caning project.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYour chair must be ready to cane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e when you arrive. Remove all old caning material before class.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Before you remove the old cane, take photos of the seat, especially the corners. It's great as a before-and-after keepsake and can serve as a helpful reference during class.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't have a chair?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Basket Makers Supply has chairs available for an additional cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCane, caning pegs, sponges, and all other materials will be provided by Basket Maker's Supply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore Class: A Quick Consult with Sandy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrior to the workshop, Sandy will schedule a short FaceTime or Zoom call with each student. She'll look at your chair, discuss the pattern, and help measure so the correct size cane is ordered for your chair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho This Class Is For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone who's been wanting to restore a family heirloom or flea market find. No prior caning experience needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Refundable Payment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePayment in Full is required to reserve your seat. If you are unable to attend, you can arrange to pick up your materials.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"Reservation and Full Payment","offer_id":51655792197927,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0859\/0809\/5271\/files\/ChairCaningWorkshopwithSandyBulgrin_2.png?v=1784250546","url":"https:\/\/basketmakerssupply.com\/products\/august-15-16-2026-chair-caning-workshop-with-sandy-bulgrin-byoc","provider":"Basket Makers Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}