Two Day Intro to Upholstery Workshop: Dining Chair Seat Cushions
Sunday July 13th from 10am to 1pm
&
Sunday July 20th from 10am to 1pm
This beginner-friendly introduction to upholstery promises to transform you from an upcycling dreamer into a confident furniture DIYer!
Day 1 is all about the bones. We’ll start with simple chairs* in need of new seat cushions. Please bring a chair with you - it doesn’t have to be fancy - any old chair will do. We will go through the steps needed to tear apart old upholstery, remove old foam/batting, and learn how to assess furniture pieces based on age and condition. Repairs will be made as needed for each individual piece.
Day 2 is for rebuilding. We will be making our chairs better than ever! Get hands-on experience in choosing fabrics, working with foam and dacron, while you learn the fundamentals to create comfortable and structurally sound seating.
Everyone will leave with their fully refreshed chair and the inspiration to go out and conquer more furniture refinishing projects!
* See the photos for chair inspiration. If you have a chair that you’re not sure fits the class, feel free to email us a photo in advance. We can help advise. As this is an intro class, start simple! A solid wooden chair with only seat upholstery will be best. Save your antique armchair for the advanced session, coming up later this year. If you do not have a chair, we will have some extras at POST.
Hand tools, power tools, hardware, foam, batting, fabric, and all necessary supplies will be provided. We have a wide array of upholstery fabric to choose from but you are encouraged to bring your own as well. There will be a week between the two sessions to finalize your fabric choices.
Please wear closed-toe shoes and clothing that you can get a bit dirty in for this workshop. Refrain from wearing loose clothing or anything that dangles Tie up long hair, scarves, and jewelry. Gloves, eye protection, and aprons will be provided.
About the Instructor:
Lauren Mleczko is an artist living in the Islandview neighborhood of Detroit. With a focus in upholstery and antique furniture, Lauren works under the name of LOLO’S HOUSE.
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