Discover the Diversity of the Craft of Caning
#5 River Arts Place
Suite 201 (formerly 9 Riverside Drive) Asheville
NC 28801
OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
The Silver River Center for Chair Caning museum serves to educate students and visitors to the River Arts District. Enjoy their rotating collection of 100+ woven chairs that showcase the diversity of the craft. They keep the workshop and classroom area open so you get to observe the weaving process.
All restoration & class fees keep the chair museum free and open to the public.
Chair nerd tshirts and stickers are for sale as fundraisers for the museum.
School visits:
Kids are really good at chair caning. We have a hands-on weaving station in our shop. Hire us to demonstrate chair caning in a history, science, geography, or art class setting. Schedule your visit by calling 828-707-4553 or emailing SilverRiverChairs@gmail.com.