This ALL DAY Workshop was designed for our locals who want to participate in a retreat but can't make an entire weekend work! Join us May 21st from 9am-9pm at The Newton of Ypsilanti for a crash course in upholstery Fundamentals. Limit 20 participants.
Remember the shoe Flea Market Flip? I want to bring all of that energy to this all day retreat. In this class you will learn how to scout for and evaluate furniture before you strip it and restore it. Then I'm going to show you how to list and market your piece for sale on Facebook Marketplace.
Includes:
- Upholstery Training
- All meals prepared by Chef Allison Anastasio
- All Upholstery materials and use of tools (Bring nothing!)
Participants will practice and learn the following Upholstery Skills and get to take home the projects they make. (All use of tools and materials included. )
- Using an industrial sewing machine
- Using pneumatic power tools
- Stripping
- Evaluating
- Measuring for materials
- Pattern making
- Upholstering a chair seat
- Sewing a box cushion
- Deep button tufting
- How to tie springs
- Paint techniques
- Finishing techniques
- Guest speakers by industry professionals