Danish Paper Cord Weaving Workshop

Learn to weave a stool seat with Danish paper cord!


POW Workshops
POW Workshops
4.9 (222)

7 hours Location Harlesden Class size 1 to 8 (public classes), 6 to 20   £155 - £170 (Earlybird price of £155 applies if you book into a public session 14+ days ahead, otherwise £170 per guest when you book for 1 guest, £155/guest for 2+ guests)
Weave your own seat, the traditional Scandinavian way — and leave with a small white oak stool that's made by your hand.
Over a full day you'll weave a seat of twisted Danish paper cord onto a 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 help you to make sure every row is 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 — and the skills to weave further patterns or refresh mid-century chairs you have at home!
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 together with low-profile knots: 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
This course is perfect for learning the skills to add a new material to your woodworking projects, refresh old chairs, or as a gift for someone who would like to learn a new skill!

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Upcoming dates for Danish Paper Cord Weaving Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 2 Nov 2026, 3:58pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

7 upcoming dates between 16 Dec 2026 and 22 Apr 2027.

  • Wed 16 Dec 2026, 10am-5pm
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 10am-5pm
  • Thu 21 Jan 2027, 10am-5pm
  • Thu 11 Feb 2027, 10am-5pm
  • Sat 20 Feb 2027, 10am-5pm
  • Fri 19 Mar 2027, 10am-5pm
  • Thu 22 Apr 2027, 10am-5pm
What you'll get
A stool frame. Danish paper cord, L-nails, and all tools are provided.
Knowledge required
Suitable for complete beginners — no prior weaving or woodworking experience needed.
What to bring
Comfortable clothing. No special footwear required.
Location

POW Workshops, Standard Road, London NW10 6HF

10 minute walk from North Acton Station, and located right next door to Carrara Marble

Danish Paper Cord Weaving Workshop location
Your teacher

POW Workshops
POW Workshops

4.9 (222)
female Women-owned

POW is a not-for-profit open access workshop that provides aspiring and experienced makers, product designers, carpenters, model makers, furniture makers, tailors, engineers, artists, sculptors, and everyone in between, with an affordable and high quality space, equipment and learning to be able to ideate, innovate and create.
We offer space, tools and machines to craft, and run workshops and training for hobbyist looking to get away from the day to day, or experienced artists and makers trying to improve their craft or grow their businesses
We started POW, to reduce the barriers of space, cost & stress for people trying to make and create
Our vision is simple:
Give everyone the chance to make it.
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