
Different corners…
It never ceases to amaze me how every chair is so different even when so similar in style and size. Each one brings its own
Sarah @ Cane+Rush at sportsmanscorner
North Dean, Buckinghamshire
Taking some time out now from all my chair seating and centre cane commissions, aiming for some personal weaving projects and adventures in 2027…
Rushing a chair seat demands total concentration, the methodology and repeat movements of joining and twisting and assessing each coil makes you feel very absorbed in the moment. Taking the time to consider each coil and how it sits always trying to aim for perfection. I enjoy the texture of rush and feel very peaceful when I am on task. Additionally, I also undertake the re-caning of chairs using standard traditional methods and styles, plus weaving seagrass patterns on stools.
is where I like to record how things are created and produced, showing the start and the finish, using photographs to capture all the different stages. I believe this adds to the authenticity of each item being made, giving it relevance and a personal endorsement.

It never ceases to amaze me how every chair is so different even when so similar in style and size. Each one brings its own

A little round up…For this month using natural harvested rush for seating and tablewares. Rattan chair cane for drop in seat frames. Buff willow for a

These beautiful hand woven tablemats are made of natural harvested rushes using English or Dutch Rush according to availability. Created as a set of six for