This class teaches students the fundamental techniques and skills necessary to reupholster a simple dining chair. Students will learn to deconstruct and re-cover a slip seat and see demos on webbing, piping, and other techniques they can use at home! $50
Suitable for beginners with little to no upholstery experience, as well as those looking to refresh their skills.
Practice chairs, tools, and fabric will be provided.
Students will:
- Gain hands-on experience with upholstery tools and materials
- Learn to measure a project for materials and fabric
- Understand the foundation of an upholstered seat
- Sew a fabric-covered welt cord if needed.
Instructor Jamika Smith is the founder of Teena’s Legacy, a not-for-profit charitable organization whose mission is to create a safe space for young women and women in general to explore their authentic selves using upholstery as a conduit for self-reflection, self-expression, and economic transformation. She is also the CEO of Affirm My Design LLC, which provides a holistic approach to the upholstery and home décor industry. Not only does she assist in your upholstery needs, but she’s also able to use upholstery as a tool to help individuals recreate themselves anew.
