ChairWeaver.Com   
A Professional Chair Weaving Service
Located in Athens County, Southeastern Ohio

Mindy King is a second generation chair caner, mentored by her father, Rev. Ben Edwards who has been practicing the art for over 36 years. She holds a BFA degree in Woodworking and Furniture Design from the School for American Crafts at Rochester Institute of Technology and has been working with wood since 1972.  Her love of chair restoration began in high school when she repaired chairs and other fine furniture for an antique refinisher in Dublin, Ohio.  

Mindy's Skills Include: News Weaving Information
Hand Caning all patterns of seats
  • Machine Cane Replacement
  • Binder's Cane Weaving
  • Fibre Rush Weaving
  • Cattail & Bullrush Seat Weaving
  • Hickory, Oak, Ash and Reed Splint
  • Shaker Tape Weaving
  • Wicker Restoration
  • Rawhide Weaving
  • Corn Shucked Seats

Want to be a Guild member?
Guild Registration Form (PDF)

2009 Guild Meeting Dates are July 31-Aug 1-Aug 2, 2009

Visit The SeatWeavers' Guild website for more news regarding the gathering.

 

Chair Weavers Guild meeting 2008 was a success!    It was great teaching, learning, and sharing with so many great artisans in one place.

Thanks to all attending and to all who helped out.

Mindy caning at Robbins Crossing
Mindy Demonstrating At Robbins Crossing

Pictures of Corn Shucked Seat Weaving Class, Blacksburg Va. 7/17-18/2007

Mindy's Miniature Woven Chairs Pictures

Pre-woven Cane Spline Removal: Steam Method Pictures and Descriptions

 

Pricing Guide                             Specific Price Estimates Available at: (740) 662-2001

Email: chairweaver@verizon.net       or  Contact Mindy King at PO Box 138 Guysville, OH 45735

Shaker Tape

Paper Twist Rush

Hand Woven Seven Step Caning Pattern
Shaker Tape Seat Traditional Cane Seat

More Examples and Styles of Chairs I have Woven

Mindy's other form of artistic expression (Insect Jewelry)

Pricing Guide           Email: chairweaver@verizon.net       Website copyright © 2006 Mindy King