Caning Shop
Caning Shop
926 Gilman Street,
Berkeley, CA 94710
926 Gilman Street,
Berkeley, CA 94710
Categories: Antiques Repairing & Restoring, Craft Supplies, Hobby, Toy & Game Stores, Wicker Products
The Caning Shop - for Gourd Crafting, Chair Caning, and Basketry. Supplies, tools, how-to books, and fast, friendly service.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Established in 1969
What is your primary product or service?
Repair of cane, rush, splint, Danish cord, wicker, rattan and rawhide furniture. We also the source for books, tools and supplies for caning, basketry, gourd crafting and Ukrainian Egg Decorating.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The owner was an elementary school teacher before discovering the joys of reweaving caned chair seats.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We guarantee all of our work and encourage others to learn how to work with their hands and share our enjoyment of crafts. Jim Widess, owner, has authored 14 books on chair caning, gourd crafting, basketry and Hawaiian crafts.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one store 7 blocks from I-80 and I-580 in Northwest Berkeley, centrally located in the SF Bay Area.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take the Gilman Street exit off I-580 and I-80. We are on the Southwest corner of 8th and Gilman St in Berkeley, California. Our entrance is on the 8th Street with plenty of parking by our front door.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, personal checks, Paypal, Mastercard, Visa and Discover.
Which areas do you service?
We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area as well as having furniture sent to us from all over the United States. Our craft supplies are sent worldwide.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Jim Widess is the owner of The Caning Shop for the past 40 years.
What are your hours of operation?
Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. Saturday, 10am to 2pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"I love this store!" "I've just walked into Heaven!" "I wish every store stood behind its work and products like The Caning Shop does!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Treat your customers as you would like to be treated.
Established in 1969
What is your primary product or service?
Repair of cane, rush, splint, Danish cord, wicker, rattan and rawhide furniture. We also the source for books, tools and supplies for caning, basketry, gourd crafting and Ukrainian Egg Decorating.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
The owner was an elementary school teacher before discovering the joys of reweaving caned chair seats.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We guarantee all of our work and encourage others to learn how to work with their hands and share our enjoyment of crafts. Jim Widess, owner, has authored 14 books on chair caning, gourd crafting, basketry and Hawaiian crafts.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one store 7 blocks from I-80 and I-580 in Northwest Berkeley, centrally located in the SF Bay Area.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Take the Gilman Street exit off I-580 and I-80. We are on the Southwest corner of 8th and Gilman St in Berkeley, California. Our entrance is on the 8th Street with plenty of parking by our front door.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, personal checks, Paypal, Mastercard, Visa and Discover.
Which areas do you service?
We serve the entire San Francisco Bay Area as well as having furniture sent to us from all over the United States. Our craft supplies are sent worldwide.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Jim Widess is the owner of The Caning Shop for the past 40 years.
What are your hours of operation?
Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm. Saturday, 10am to 2pm.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"I love this store!" "I've just walked into Heaven!" "I wish every store stood behind its work and products like The Caning Shop does!"
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Treat your customers as you would like to be treated.
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