DANISH PAPER CORD STOOL

Weave your own seat, the traditional Scandinavian way — and leave with a small stool that's entirely your own work.

Over a full day you'll weave a seat of twisted Danish paper cord onto a pre-made stool frame — the same technique behind classic mid-century Scandinavian chairs. You'll start by driving the L-nails that anchor the cord, then learn the difference between warp and weft as you build up the seat: a foundation layer stretched taut across the frame, then a second cord woven through it, row by row. A hammer and a blunt screwdriver do the real work of the day — packing every row tight for that characteristic crisp, taut finish.

No experience is needed. By the end of the day you'll take home a finished stool, seated entirely by hand.

Across the day you’ll learn to: 

• Drive L-nails accurately: spacing and angling nails so the finished weave sits square and even

• Understand warp and weft: how a foundation layer and a woven layer combine to form a seat

• Set an even, tensioned warp: winding cord around the frame with consistent tension pass after pass

• Weave an over/under pattern: building the seat row by row with the weft cord

• Get a tight, professional fit: using a hammer and blunt screwdriver to pack rows firmly together

• Splice cord invisibly: joining new lengths of cord with the join hidden underneath the seat

• Finish and care for the seat: tying off, trimming, and what a paper cord seat needs to last for years

The stool frame, all paper cord, L-nails, and tools are included. Come in clothes you don't mind getting a little dusty.

Please note we cannot accommodate pets or children who are not registered for the course.