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

May

2nd
The Area Artists Association (A3) 45th Anniversary Exhibition
24th
Book Arts Workshop – Art Books with Jane Whedbee

June

6th
Closing Reception The Area Artists Association (A3) 45th Anniversary Exhibition Friday, June 6, 6 pm - 8 pm
7th
Foundational Upholstery Skills – Basics Saturday, June 7, 11 am - 2 pm
13th
Verdant Works by Karen Azarnia
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