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, Jen, 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.
Course Dates & Times
Saturday, 5 August 2023, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday, 6 August 2023, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
About your Upholstress
Founder of Eclectic Boogaloo, Jen, will guide you into your foray of upholstery. Jen fell in love with the craft after being introduced to it by the amazingly-skilled Adrian Padgham; Master Upholsterer. So much did Jen’s passion & natural ability show, Adrian offered her a job in assisting his upholstery classes back in 2015. With Adrian hanging up this tools in 2019, Jen has vowed to keep the craft alive with her own version of traditional upholstery classes.
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. Check out our fabric webpage which includes links to our favourite Fabric warehouses. From this page, you can also submit an order to request fabric samples to be posted to you and also place a fabric order. Samples must be organised four weeks prior to the class start date and orders placed two weeks prior.
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.