Small Things Workshop: BYO Small Upholstered Item

$550.00

SUN + MON, JANUARY 17TH &18TH, 2027

9A-2P

Bring your own project. Leave with a whole new skill set.

Have a little chair you've been meaning to recover? A bench from the thrift store? An ottoman that's seen better days? This class is your chance to finally tackle it—with professional guidance every step of the way.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll bring your own small upholstered piece and learn the techniques needed to transform it from the frame up. Whether you're breathing new life into a family heirloom or giving a roadside rescue a second chance, you'll leave with a finished piece (or well on your way) and the confidence to keep creating.

Great projects include:

  • Dining chairs

  • Vanity or desk chairs

  • Ottomans

  • Small benches

  • Footstools

  • Other similarly sized upholstered furniture

If you're unsure whether your project is a good fit, just send us a photo before registering—we're happy to help.

What's Included

  • Professional instruction in a real upholstery workroom

  • Use of professional upholstery tools

  • Basic upholstery supplies (staples, webbing, foam, etc.)

  • Plenty of encouragement, troubleshooting, and bad upholstery jokes

You'll Need to Bring

  • Your small upholstered furniture piece

  • Upholstery fabric (available for purchase from the shop at a student discount, or bring your own)

Timeline

This workshop takes place over two 5-hour sessions (10 hours total), giving you plenty of time to learn, work at a comfortable pace, and ask lots of questions. Every project is unique, so some more complex pieces may need a little finishing work at home, but you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to complete it successfully.

Class Details

Price: $550

Class sizes are intentionally small so everyone gets plenty of one-on-one instruction.

No experience necessary—just a willingness to learn and a piece you're excited to give a second life.

SUN + MON, JANUARY 17TH &18TH, 2027

9A-2P

Bring your own project. Leave with a whole new skill set.

Have a little chair you've been meaning to recover? A bench from the thrift store? An ottoman that's seen better days? This class is your chance to finally tackle it—with professional guidance every step of the way.

In this hands-on workshop, you'll bring your own small upholstered piece and learn the techniques needed to transform it from the frame up. Whether you're breathing new life into a family heirloom or giving a roadside rescue a second chance, you'll leave with a finished piece (or well on your way) and the confidence to keep creating.

Great projects include:

  • Dining chairs

  • Vanity or desk chairs

  • Ottomans

  • Small benches

  • Footstools

  • Other similarly sized upholstered furniture

If you're unsure whether your project is a good fit, just send us a photo before registering—we're happy to help.

What's Included

  • Professional instruction in a real upholstery workroom

  • Use of professional upholstery tools

  • Basic upholstery supplies (staples, webbing, foam, etc.)

  • Plenty of encouragement, troubleshooting, and bad upholstery jokes

You'll Need to Bring

  • Your small upholstered furniture piece

  • Upholstery fabric (available for purchase from the shop at a student discount, or bring your own)

Timeline

This workshop takes place over two 5-hour sessions (10 hours total), giving you plenty of time to learn, work at a comfortable pace, and ask lots of questions. Every project is unique, so some more complex pieces may need a little finishing work at home, but you'll leave with the knowledge and confidence to complete it successfully.

Class Details

Price: $550

Class sizes are intentionally small so everyone gets plenty of one-on-one instruction.

No experience necessary—just a willingness to learn and a piece you're excited to give a second life.