Description

Our Chair & Chat Upholstery Workshop is the perfect hands-on introduction to traditional upholstery skills. After selecting from a range of vintage dining chairs, your upholstress, Jan, will guide you through the process of rebuilding your chair over two days in a small personalised setting. Included in the course cost is your choice of vintage dining chair (already stripped), all the insides needed to make a chair, the use of professional upholstery tools & we hope a heap of fun & merriness.

A minimum 3 students will be required for the class to run.

Course Dates & Times

Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

About your Upholstress

Your Upholstery Teacher, Jan, will guide you into your foray of upholstery. Jan fell in love with the craft after being introduced to it by the amazingly-skilled Adrian Padgham; Master Upholsterer. After assisting Adrian for many years, Jan joined the team at Eclectic Boogaloo in helping keep the craft alive.

Choosing a Fabric

A meter of fabric will be required to cover your chair. You are more than welcome to bring your own fabric but we also have a humble selection of remnants that you are welcome to choose from on the day. Should you want to select from a larger range of fabrics from various Fabric warehouses then we can also help. In this case, please contact Jen at least two weeks prior to the class date to organise a fabric order.

Something to Consider

A range of vintage dining chairs are available for you to select from, which are stripped in preparation for the class. Should you wish to work on the show-wood (for example, sand, paint and stain etc.) then please contact Jen to organise a time to pick up the chair before class starts, to work on it at home.

The Important bits

Bring: a smile (and your fabric!)

Wear: comfortable clothes and closed in shoes (expect to get a bit dirty)

Age: 16 years and older

Experience: None required

Walk away with

Not only will you be taking home your very own vintage chair, you’ll walk away with a variety of traditional upholstery skills, tips & tricks, and hopefully a love of the craft. Our aim is to inspire you & arm you with enough knowledge & confidence to start your own project, and that you will join us on our mission to save the world, one chair at a time.

Any Questions?

Ask Jen via email (jen@eclecticboogaloo.com.au) or phone (0451 018 171)

By booking this course you agree to the Terms & Conditions outlined here.