Foundational Upholstery Skills

Workshop with Jamika Smith

Marshall J. Gardner Center For The Arts

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Tuesday, May 6, 11am – 2pm $50

Are you ready to step into the fascinating world of upholstery? Learn the fundamental techniques and skills necessary to reupholster a simple dining room chair of your choosing.

With upholstered projects, it all starts with the foundation. The hands-on experience of taking a chair from the frame to the finishing fabric and trim will introduce students to the knowledge and techniques needed to tackle a wide range of upholstery projects with confidence.​

This class is suitable for beginners with little to no upholstery experience, as well as those looking to refresh their skills. ​

Each student must supply their chair, which must be approved by the instructor for this beginner’s class.

Students are encouraged to bring 1-2 yards of decorative, upholstery-weight cover fabric to complete​ their chairs.​

Students will:


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“Foundational Upholstery Skills” is part of our Artist Talk, Exhibits, and Workshops series.

Upcoming events

September

8th
Free Community Yoga Sundays at 10am

March

21st
Mindlarking Works in Collage and Assemblage

January

6th
Bead Town Art Exhibit and Workshops

April

19th
Digitally Correct Meta-Troubadours LIVE! Saturday, April 19, 8PM
25th
All in Jest Trivia Night Friday, April 25, 7pm
26th
Yoga + Beer Saturday, April 26, 12 pm

May

2nd
The Area Artists Association (A3) 45th Anniversary Exhibition
3rd
Fly Fishing Film Tour Saturday, May 3, 1 PM and 6 PM
6th
Foundational Upholstery Skills Workshop with Jamika Smith
7th
Foundational Upholstery Skills with instructor Jamika Smith
17th
Collaged Printmaking–Chine Collé with Catherine Sollman
24th
Book Arts Workshop – Art Books with Jane Whedbee
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