Weave Your Own Stool

The Alberta Craft Council is the Provincial Arts Service Organization that develops, promotes, and advocates for fine craft in Alberta.

Alberta Craft Council

Learn the art of rush seating and create a beautiful piece of furniture for your home or studio!

Alberta Craft Gallery at cSPACE King Edward

Join Crys Harse for an engaging three-hour workshop where you'll learn the art of rush weaving by creating your very own stool from beautiful sea grass! This hands-on experience invites you to explore a traditional seat weaving technique that can be adapted to various materials.In this workshop, you will receive a locally made oak stool frame and dive into the intricacies of weaving with twisted seagrass. While rush weaving has its roots in organic materials like bullrush or cattail, we will use pre-twisted natural seagrass as a wonderful alternative, ensuring your stool retains an authentic vintage feel.Whether you're a seasoned weaver or a complete beginner, this class is designed to be relaxing and enjoyable. Don't worry if you're new to this craft; Crys Harse will provide guidance and support as you navigate the weaving process.Come and embrace the heritage craft of rush weaving! Enjoy the satisfaction of creating something beautiful and functional. Bring your creativity, and let's make some rustic art together!This workshop is for 16 +Location: Treehouse, 4th Floor, cSPACE - Marda LoopAbout the Artist:Crys Harse (Calgary, AB) holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Alberta College of Art + Design. As a metalsmith and basket maker with a passion for form and surface texture, she is drawn to vessels and small-scale sculpture. Crys explores the connections between metalsmithing and basketry, as well as her ongoing work with etched and wrinkled surfaces. Influenced by weaving and basketry, her work interlaces different disciplines, blending textile techniques with metal properties to create the unexpected.

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