1 Days: Saturday
Tuition: $225
Ages: 16 & Up
Instructor: Carolyn Racine
Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Program Description:
Start your upholstery journey with this beginner-friendly and practical project: reupholstering a dining chair seat. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of slip seat upholstery, including how to tear down and re-cover a seat cushion using the versatile wrap-and-staple method. This technique can be applied to many types of furniture, such as side chairs, bar stools, ottomans, headboards, and more.
A practice chair will be provided for in-class use. If you’d prefer to bring your own chair, please email photos to Carolyn at carolyn@sbwi.edu as early as possible so she can confirm it's appropriate for the course.
Also, you will get to take your chair home with you! If you want to bring your own fabric, you’ll need 1 yard of medium- to heavy-weight upholstery fabric.
Note: Work gloves are recommended but not required for staple removal.
Learning Objectives:
Learn how to use upholstery tools including staple gun, staple pullers, webbing stretchers, and more
Learn about basic upholstery materials including foam, batting, jute webbing and fabric
Learn how to cut and apply foam
Learn how to cut and apply batting
Learn how to replace jute webbing
Learn how to properly measure and cut fabric for any project
Learn how to fold fabric around corners for a professional look
Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days
Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Class Size: Minimum 3, Maximum 6
Refund, Cancellation, and Complaint Resolution Policies
If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email admissions@sbwi.edu.