The Caner’s List

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Caner, Caner's List, disappointments, list, scheduling, studio, waiting list

The Caner’s List- Now I know that many of you are asking the same question that many others before you have asked, what is the point of me putting my name on the Caner’s List. Also many of you also ask what is a Caner’s list?

I will answer the second question first- The Caner’s List is simply a waiting list of people waiting for caning to be done. When you put your name on the list, along with the type of chairs that you have to be done and the quantity, then as the caner works down the list you will be called as you are come to.

In my studio, you are called and if at that time it does not suit you to have your chairs done, then I usually will set aside one week the following month, usually the third week of the month, where I will move your name to and will call you back about having your chair done, if at that time it still does not suit, then I will move your name to the bottom of the list, which means that it may be 3 months out or sometimes a year or more from today. This is done as a courtesy to the customers as often there are situations that arise, that makes it not suitable at that time.

You know Caning is a lot like going to the grocery store, you walk in and look NO ONE is in line, however when you want to check out everybody and their brother is in line to check out. It is very much the same with caning/seat weaving, no one comes, no one calls, then suddenly and without warning everyone calls, so to the customer that says no I don’t want on the list I will call back in 6 weeks when you are caught up, they wait and then call just to find out, that now they have to wait for 6 months longer, had their names been on the list, I could have taken their chairs at 6 weeks.

I try to stress to customers, just because their name is on the list, does not mean they are making an obligation for work to be done, it is used as a scheduling tool

Please I urge all customers thinking of having work done to have your name put on the list, and avoid disappointments.

Winter- Best Time for Chair Caning!

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Caning, caning list, demonstrations, disappointments, farmers markets, festivals, Hand Caning, seat weaving, shows, winter months

During the Spring through Fall seasons, is the time that most people see me demonstrating the various forms of Hand Caning, as well as other forms of seat weaving. It is during this time that customers have what I do fresh in their minds, from these different demonstrations at farmers markets, festivals and shows. However, the best time for me to do these various form of seat weaving/hand caning is during the down time in the winter months November to April.

I would like to encourage anyone interested in having their antiques and heirlooms re-seated, please call me or email me and have your name put on the list, so that you don’t miss your chance to have your caning done. Sometimes customers will ask how many chairs are in the studio and the answer has been 6, but they did not want to be put on the list and say they will wait a couple of weeks, just to find out in a couple of weeks those chairs have been done and replaced by 20 chairs.

I encourage everyone to add their name to the list to fix their spot in line and avoid lengthy disappointments. During the winter months is the best time for caning, as nothing gets in the way. No prepping for shows and demontrations which easily can take 3 days out of a week.

Christmas is Coming! Place Basket Orders Now!

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basket sales, baskets, Christmas, disappointments, Egg Baskets, gift giving, Market Baskets, order early, ordering, Ribbed Basket

It is that time of year again, before the holidays arrive I like to try to remind my customers to remember to place their basket orders now, to avoid disappointments. Order early, as all baskets are handmade and require time to prepare and weave.

In general, market style baskets can be ordered up to November 25, however due to the nature of Ribbed basket (Egg) these take much longer and need to be ordered soon. This week I hope to post pictures of my most popular baskets for gift giving. This is just a friendly reminder, to remember to order early.

Zig Zag Twill Basket with Black Walnut Base & Handcarved White Oak Handle