Chee Hou - Craft design tutor - Seri Kembangan

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Chee Hou

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5 (3 reviews)

RM130/h

1^st lesson belanja

Craft Design

Architecturally Trained Woodcraft Artist teaches Danish Cord Weaving — Beginner-Friendly Workshop in Klang Valley

Craft Design

Lesson location

- At Chee Hou's home : Seri Kembangan
- at your home or in a public area : will travel up to 20km from Seri Kembangan

About Chee Hou

My passion for craftsmanship and the art of working with your hands has always been at the heart of everything I do. As a full-time woodcraft artist with a Master's degree in Architecture from Oxford Brookes University, UK — one of Britain's top-ranked architecture schools — I bring a strong design sensibility and technical precision to everything I create — and everything I teach.

Danish cord weaving is one of the many craft skills I have come to deeply appreciate — a timeless Scandinavian tradition that transforms simple materials into beautiful, functional pieces you'll be proud to bring home. It is something I feel compelled to share, and I hope to open this craft up to anyone curious enough to try.

What excites me most about this skill is its versatility. Once learned, it doesn't stop at the workshop door. You can apply it to create entirely new furniture pieces, breathe new life into old or neglected chairs and stools, or push further into your own artistic territory — developing unique patterns and weaving styles that are entirely your own. It is a skill that grows with you.

My approach to teaching is rooted in patience and encouragement — I believe anyone can learn this craft regardless of their background, and I tailor every session to ensure no one feels lost or left behind.

My workshops are held in my own woodworking studio — a hands-on, industrial-feel space where craftsmanship is lived and breathed every day. It's an environment that inspires making, and there's something uniquely fitting about learning a tactile, material craft surrounded by the tools and textures of a working workshop.

Sessions are intentionally kept small and intimate, creating a relaxed atmosphere where beginners feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and discovering the quiet satisfaction of making something with their own hands.
I teach in English and Mandarin, with basic Malay available — making my workshops accessible to a wide range of learners across the Klang Valley community.

Whether you're looking to learn a transferable skill, restore a beloved piece of furniture, create something meaningful for your home, or simply enjoy a focused and fulfilling afternoon in a one-of-a-kind setting — I'd love to guide you through it.

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对手工艺术的热爱与追求，始终是我一切创作的核心所在。作为一名全职木艺师，同时持有英国牛津布鲁克斯大学建筑学硕士学位——英国顶尖建筑学院之一——我将扎实的设计美感与精准的工艺思维融入每一件作品，也带入每一堂课。

丹麦绳编是我在木艺领域中深深欣赏的众多工艺之一——一门源自北欧的经典传统手艺，将简单的材料化为令人引以为傲的精美家居作品。这份热爱让我萌生了与大众分享的心愿，希望让更多对手工艺术感到好奇的朋友，都有机会亲身体验这门工艺的魅力。

令我最感兴奋的，是这门手艺的无限可能性。一旦掌握，它的价值远不止于工作坊当天。您可以将其运用于全新家具的创作，为旧椅子或老旧凳子注入新的生命，甚至进一步探索属于自己的艺术风格——发展出独一无二的编织图案与个人美学。这是一门会随着您一同成长的手艺。
我的教学风格以耐心和鼓励为核心，深信无论背景如何，每个人都能掌握这门工艺。课堂上，我会因材施教，确保每位学员都能跟上进度，不落下任何一个人。

课程在我自己的木艺工作室内进行——一个充满工业气息的真实创作空间，每天都在演绎着对手工艺术的热爱与专注。在这样一个充满工具质感与原木气息的环境中学习丹麦绳编工艺，别有一番独特的氛围与意境。
工作坊刻意保持小班制，营造轻松自在的学习氛围，让初学者能够自由提问、大胆尝试，在亲手创作中感受那份独特的成就感。
授课语言为英语及华语，基本国语亦可沟通，欢迎八方学员共同探索这门美丽的手艺。

无论您是希望掌握一门实用的手工技艺、修复一件心爱的旧家具、为家居增添亲手制作的摆设，还是想在这独一无二的空间里享受一个专注而充实的下午——我都很乐意带领您踏上这段旅程。

About the lesson

(Teaching Approach & Methodology)

My teaching philosophy is simple — no one should feel lost or intimidated when learning a new craft. I break down the Danish cord weaving process into clear, manageable steps, guiding each participant from the very beginning through to a completed, finished piece. Rather than demonstrating and expecting students to follow, I work alongside each person, observing their progress and stepping in with hands-on guidance whenever needed.

I place great emphasis on understanding the why behind each step — the tension, the pattern, the structure — so that students leave not just having completed a project, but genuinely understanding the craft well enough to apply it independently in the future.

(Typical Lesson Structure)

Each workshop runs as a focused, immersive single session lasting 4 hours including breaks. This format allows participants to complete an entire Danish cord weaving piece from start to finish in one sitting — walking away with something real and tangible to bring home.

The session is structured as follows:

- Brief introduction to Danish cord weaving, materials and tools
- Frame preparation — marking and setting up for cord positioning
- Cord preparation and shuttle setup
- The weaving process — wrapping, tightening, and pattern building
- Final adjustments and finishing
- Proud moment — your completed piece is ready to go home

(Qualifications & Experience)

I hold a Master's degree in Architecture from Oxford Brookes University, UK — one of Britain's top-ranked architecture schools. This foundation gives me a strong understanding of structure, proportion, and design that I bring directly into how I approach and teach craft.

As a full-time woodcraft artist, working with materials and making things by hand is not a hobby for me — it is my daily practice. Danish cord weaving is one of the many skills I have come to deeply appreciate within the broader world of woodcraft, and sharing it with others is something I feel genuinely compelled to do.

(Who Are My Lessons For)

My workshops are designed for complete beginners — no prior experience in weaving, woodworking, or any craft is required whatsoever. If you can follow instructions and enjoy working with your hands, you are ready.

The workshop is best suited for adults and mature teenagers. The weaving process involves focused hand and finger work that requires a degree of strength and dexterity more naturally suited to adult learners. Younger children are welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a participating adult, as the craft demands hand and finger strength that may be challenging for young children to manage independently.

The workshop is equally suitable for individuals, friends attending together, or pairs — a popular choice for those looking for a shared creative experience.

Upon completing the workshop, participants will have the skills and confidence to apply Danish cord weaving beyond the classroom — whether to create new furniture pieces, restore and refurbish old chairs and stools, or develop their own unique patterns and artistic expressions.

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(教学方式与理念)

我的教学理念很简单——学习一门新手艺，不应该让人感到迷茫或有压力。我将丹麦绳编的整个制作过程拆解为清晰、易于掌握的步骤，带领每位学员从零开始，直至完成一件完整的成品。我不只是示范后让学员自行摸索，而是全程陪伴每一位学员，观察他们的进度，在需要时随时提供亲身指导。

我特别重视让学员理解每个步骤背后的原理——绳子的张力、图案的结构、编织的逻辑——让大家离开时不只是完成了一件作品，而是真正掌握了这门工艺，足以在日后独立应用。

(课程结构)

每次工作坊以沉浸式形式进行，共四小时，含休息时间。这种专注而充实的课程形式，让学员能够在同一天内从头到尾完成一件完整的丹麦绳编作品，带着亲手制作的成品满载而归。

课程流程如下：

- 丹麦绳编工艺简介、材料与工具概览
- 框架准备——标记与绳位设置
- 绳子准备与编织梭的使用
- 编织过程——缠绕、收紧与图案构建
- 最终调整与收尾
- 完成时刻——带着您亲手制作的成品回家

(资历与经验)

我持有英国牛津布鲁克斯大学建筑学硕士学位——英国顶尖建筑学院之一。这一专业背景赋予我扎实的结构、比例与设计思维，并将其直接融入我的工艺教学之中。

作为一名全职木艺师，与材料为伍、亲手创作是我每天的日常，而非业余爱好。丹麦绳编是我在木艺世界中深深欣赏的众多工艺之一，能够将这门手艺与大众分享，是我由衷感到有意义的事。

(课程适合对象)

本工作坊专为完全零基础的学员设计——无需任何编织、木工或手工艺经验。只要您能够跟随指引、享受动手创作的过程，即可参与。

工作坊最适合成人及较成熟的青少年。编织过程需要一定的手部与手指力量及灵活度，对成人学员而言更为自然。年龄较小的孩童欢迎参与，但须由参与课程的成人全程陪同，因为绳编工艺所需的手指与手部力量，对年幼孩童而言可能较具挑战性。

工作坊同样适合个人参与、朋友同行，或双人报名——是许多人选择共同体验创作乐趣的热门方式。

完成工作坊后，学员将具备足够的技能与信心，将丹麦绳编应用于课堂以外的创作——无论是制作全新的家具作品、修复翻新旧椅子与凳子，还是发展出属于自己独特的编织图案与艺术风格。

Recommendations

Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher

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Jovelle

It’s hard to imagine that I was able to complete such a high-difficulty “Danish Cord Weaving Workshop.” I’m truly grateful for the teacher’s thoughtful and meticulous guidance—every weaving technique and detail was explained so clearly, making the whole learning process feel comfortable and reassuring. I’ve attended many workshops, but this has been my favorite and the most fulfilling experience. I feel very lucky to have met such a professional and patient teacher, and I’ve gained so much from it. If the teacher offers other courses in the future, I will definitely join again. Highly recommended!
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Jovelle
It’s hard to imagine that I was able to complete such a high-difficulty “Danish Cord Weaving Workshop.” I’m truly grateful for the teacher’s thoughtful and meticulous guidance—every weaving technique and detail was explained so clearly, making the whole learning process feel comfortable and reassuring. I’ve attended many workshops, but this has been my favorite and the most fulfilling experience. I feel very lucky to have met such a professional and patient teacher, and I’ve gained so much from it. If the teacher offers other courses in the future, I will definitely join again. Highly recommended!
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Jen

Fantastic Danish Cord Weaving Class with Chee Hou!
I highly recommend Chee Hou’s Danish cord weaving workshop. He is an exceptionally patient and skilled instructor who breaks down the process into easy, manageable steps.
The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making the whole experience both productive and meditative. I walked away with a beautiful finished piece and newfound confidence in my weaving skills. If you're looking to learn this craft from a true expert, this is the class to take!
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Jen
Fantastic Danish Cord Weaving Class with Chee Hou!
I highly recommend Chee Hou’s Danish cord weaving workshop. He is an exceptionally patient and skilled instructor who breaks down the process into easy, manageable steps.
The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, making the whole experience both productive and meditative. I walked away with a beautiful finished piece and newfound confidence in my weaving skills. If you're looking to learn this craft from a true expert, this is the class to take!
Yen

I highly recommend Chee Hou! We first met during his Danish Cord Weaving class, and it was an incredible experience. Chee Hou is a passionate craftsman whose teaching style is both clear and meticulous. He pays great attention to detail, which guided me to create my very first Danish Cord Weaving stool. Thanks to his patience and expertise, the final product looks like a masterpiece, and I am absolutely thrilled with it!

The class was deeply engaging and incredibly rewarding. For anyone who is a woodworking beginner or simply looking to learn a beautiful new craft, this course is the perfect choice. Not only do you gain new skills and knowledge, but you also get to take home a stunning, hand-woven piece of furniture that you made yourself. It’s an amazing feeling!
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Yen
I highly recommend Chee Hou! We first met during his Danish Cord Weaving class, and it was an incredible experience. Chee Hou is a passionate craftsman whose teaching style is both clear and meticulous. He pays great attention to detail, which guided me to create my very first Danish Cord Weaving stool. Thanks to his patience and expertise, the final product looks like a masterpiece, and I am absolutely thrilled with it!

The class was deeply engaging and incredibly rewarding. For anyone who is a woodworking beginner or simply looking to learn a beautiful new craft, this course is the perfect choice. Not only do you gain new skills and knowledge, but you also get to take home a stunning, hand-woven piece of furniture that you made yourself. It’s an amazing feeling!
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RM130

Pack rates

5h: RM650
10h: RM1300

Travel

+ RM15

free lessons

This first lesson is free to allow you to get to know your teacher so that they can best meet your needs.

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Workshop Fee

Workshops are conducted in my woodworking studio and are limited to 5 main students per session to ensure a hands-on learning experience.

Option 1 — RM380

Individual Attendance
单人报名（独自参加课程）

Attend the workshop on your own and complete the project independently.

Option 2 — RM570

Shared Project Attendance (2 Pax)
双人共作体验（2人同行）

Bring a partner, child, family member or friend and work together on ONE shared project set during the workshop.

Includes ONE project set only. Both participants collaborate on the same piece.

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