seat caning

Founder of Creative Journeys in Nature.Certified ANFT Nature and Forest therapy Guide and Expressive artistI am a member of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and programs. Working to reconnect  individuals to community with Nature. Remembering our lost heritage and the wisdoms of our natural home.For more information about me and the benefits of Forest therapy & Shinrin-yoku please look at my website.These wanders for well-being can been seen as essential at this time when levels of stress and anxiety are reaching a peak. Taking time out in Nature to ground and step into your senses is very healing to our whole being and our relationships to each other and the world.Feelings of connection, joy, peace and gratitude cannot be underestimated in the effect they have on inspiring an uplifted perspective on our lives and the opened hearted sharing that radiates out to all beings we contact when we are experiences these states of being.Sending warmest wishes of health and happiness to you all.Emma23rd February  2021, Coronavirus updateWith the current situation we still find ourselves in I will continue to take all precautions advised by the NHS and our Government.Under current government guidelines we can still meet for wanders /forest Bathing in our local area as they fall in the following category due to their therapeutic nature.“Support groups that have to be delivered in person can continue with up to 15 participants where formally organised to provide mutual aid, therapy or any other form of support – but they must take place at a premises other than a private home.”

Emma Capper

7 week evening course
Learn how to recane a simple small chair. Materials included, Bring your own chair or work on one of ours with option to buy the frame or donate to the project. http://www.refurnish.org.uk/stores/dartington/ 
Simple small chairs only as pictured above
Alongside my expressive arts practice I have always loved to repair and create useful objects . Since it's conception nearly 5yrs ago I have worked or volunteered at the ReStore - an upcycling project of the Charity ReFurnish Devon. Thanks to two wonderful people passing on their skills I have learnt the traditional skill of seat caning which i am delighted to share with you.
 
 
FAQs
 
who is this workshop aimed at?
Adults and young people aged 14yrs upwards 
 
What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?
There is parking at The Shops of Dartington. (details given on booking) 
There is a regular bus service to shinners bridge.
 
What to bring?
Bring your chair with the old cane removed. Please photograph before removing old cane. Clean and treat wood to your desired finish, Paint or wax etc. Any questions about how to do this, please get in touch and I will guide you through it. 
Wear warm clothes as the workshop can be chilly, Tea and coffee provided.
Chairs will need to be taken away at the end of each session as there is no storage space.
 
How can I contact the organiser with any questions?
Please email emmacaps@gmail.com

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