Willow Chair Making with Justin Roberts

Update: 2020-05-29

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#019. -- You know those old-time rustic bent willow chairs? I think of them as being a product of the Great Depression, others think of them as being emblematic of gypsies. Regardless, they are one of the mostly forgotten folk crafts of our past.... And today we're talking about how to make one with Justin Roberts of Walk the Willow! I've been curious about these chairs for years, but have never known anyone who could show me how to make one. Fortunately, Justin was willing to chat about it!

Some example pictures and links to any resources mentioned in the episode can be found at:

folkcraftrevival.com/19

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Willow Chair Making with Justin Roberts