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 J A Milton Upholstery Supplies is pleased to announce the inclusion of Chair Caning to their range of courses by expert Brian Crossley.
Brian has 50 years experience of chair caning. He is a Member of the Basket-makers Association and a Yeoman Member of the Worshipful Company of Basket-makers.
Based in Chester, Brian takes commissions from all over the UK and has re-caned furniture dating from 1670 up to the present. Brian has vast experience of teaching and gives talks and demonstrations of his craft to various groups around the world, as well as acting as an advisor to museums with regards to the historical significance of their collections of cane furniture.
The classes are small with a maximum of six students. The word 'student' conjures up a picture of a young person but in this case it is far from the representative of those who attend. These 'students' range in ages from 18 to 75 and are all enthusiastic to learn.
 Your Project As a student you can either bring along your own piece of furniture or you can purchase a sample frame or a stool or chair frame to work on. Sample frames (left) take on average 6 hours to complete so make an ideal first project. Stool or chair frames can be purchased from us, please call or email for details. In addition to chair caning, Brian can also teach, machine woven cane, seagrass and Danish Cord.
These are informal courses and run from 9am and finish around 4pm, with about an hour for lunch. Lunch and refreshments are included in the course fee. All tools are provided and any materials used will be charged at the current rate. Accommodation can be provided either at a local Farm B & B with some self catering rooms at the edge of the Town of Ellesmere  overlooking the Mere (Lake) or in a local Inn in the small village of Whittington only 10mins drive from Ellesmere, which looks over a castle. Contact us for more details
The Course
What you will Need
You can bring your own piece of furniture or you can purchase a sample frame or a stool or chair frame to work on. It is not necessary to have your own tools or materials but you are welcome to bring them along if you have any. You can also purchase tools and materials when you arrive.
Cost
This 2 day course will cost just £180 +VAT (VAT charged at the current rate) and accommodation is local, costing from £35 per night for bed and breakfast if required.
Dates
Please scroll down for dates or you can telephone if you would like further information. If the dates shown are not suitable then please call Alison who will do her best to make more dates available.
Any other questions? Please email alison@jamiltonupholstery.co.uk or give us a ring on 01691 624023 and we will happily answer any of your queries.
Please Note: We no longer send details of class dates to everybody who has been in the past as the numbers are now too great. However, if you would like to receive notice of the current dates please telephone or email the sales office.
How to Book Your Lessons:
You will need to book early to avoid disappointment. The total cost is £180 (+vat charged at the standard rate) Cheques should be made payable to J A Milton Upholstery Suppliers. Payment can also be made by credit/debit card over the phone.
To book courses please telephone or email for the class date(s) you require. You can pay by credit/debit to scure your place(s) or we will send you out a booking form so you can pay by cheque.
Any queries please don't hesitate to contact the Sales office on 01691 624023
It is important that you keep the Terms and Conditions below for your reference.
Tuition Terms & Conditions
Please note these conditions are seperate to those that may apply to your accommodation
Cancellations
Payment will be required in full for bookings cancelled 14 days or less before the date of the class. However all efforts will be made to fill the place with another student. On cancellations giving more notice 50% is refundable only if another students fills the places booked.
Liability
J A Milton will not be liable for any work carried out during the classes. All furniture and materials brought onto the premises is there at owner's risk. | 
