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Weaving A Cane Chair Seat (B340)

B – Fine Arts

Participants learn to hand-weave a cane chair seat. Chairs and starting materials are provided. Classes meet weekly for instructions and progress evaluations. An additional two-three working hours per week outside of class may be necessary.

This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).

INSTRUCTORS: Jim Hainer, Arun Loptes

HAINER, JIM — M.D., Marquette University, internal medicine and MPH, University of Washington. Pharmaceutical industry cardiovascular clinical research and development. Hobbies include wooden boat building, repair of neglected wooden furniture, and trees. (B340, X214)

LOPTES, ARUN — Educated in India and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Masterfully repurposes woods and metals into art collectibles with a focus on American flags and Americana. Transforms acquaintances into friends. (B340)

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