We are pleased to be able to host our second educational class. Classes are limited to 10 so get your registration in as soon as possible.  Registration is available by mail or by going to: upholsterymn.org and going to the Event page.  Registration Deadline - October 12, 2022

When:              Saturday October 22nd, 2022

Where:            Grahn's Upholstery

                          570 Prior Ave N

                          St Paul, MN 55104

Time:                9:30am - 5:30pm  (Sign in at 9:30 sharp)

Cost:                 PUAM members $165, Non-members $185   (includes snacks & Lunch)

Contact :          Diana Guenther  cell 612-849-8050 

   Instructor

Cathryn Peters                  

Owner

The Wicker Woman®

  COLONIAL PAPER RUSH FOOTSTOOL

Most likely you’ve seen this type of weaving on antique and flea market chairs and always wondered how it was done. In this one-day course you will learn how to weave the rush seat design pattern, which forms four distinct triangular envelope shapes that meet in the center. You will be using a continuous strand of rolled paper rope, a product that was invented in the early 1900s and made to resemble the hand-twisted natural bulrush or cattail leaves found in older chair seats. Instructor will show you the tricks of the trade to speed and improve your weaving process.

Tools/Materials  Bring to class

Bath towel, water spray bottle, scissors, wood glue, 3-6 snap clothespins, utility knife, hammer, and a large spring clamp, if you want.

**Instructor will supply a rush footstool kit: Pre-assembled square painted footstool, paper fibre rush and cardboard stuffing. And will also supply upholstery tacks, hog rings, and hog ring pliers.

Dimensions: 12"L x 12"W x 12"H  Painted Hunter Green

Weaving Level: All levels

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Mail check and contact info to: Diana Guenther, 11900 Olive St NW, Coon Rapids MN 55448

OR go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-class-on-colonial-paper-rush-footstool-tickets-419645439807 There is a fee to pay with eventbrite.com.  I will send the Promo Code for the members discount in an email.