Read our entire policy before registering so everyone knows what to expect when you take classes.
Registration/Cancellation
1. Due to limited space and scheduling details, class fees are nonrefundable.
2. If we have to cancel or postpone a class due to inclement weather or a personal matter, we will notify you and schedule a makeup class.
3. Make sure you can attend all scheduled classes.
4. For upholstery workshops, if you want to work on one piece with a friend or spouse, they will also need to register for class
5. Makeup classes can be scheduled online for a $35.00 fee.
6. Payments for classes, workshops and gift certificates are made online through PayPal.
We reserve the right to cancel a class based on number of students registered. We will not hold a class with less than 3 students. You can either reschedule, take a studio credit, or request a refund for the class if a class is postponed or canceled
Upholstery Workshops: Approved Furniture
Our class curricula are based on certain chair types, therefore it’s imperative that the piece you choose meets the criteria for the workshop you’re taking. Read each class description and view photos of acceptable sizes and styles of pieces.
1. Due to class time and physical space restrictions, all furniture needs to be pre-approved.
2. Email a photo of your piece to shellyleer@gmail.com.
Supplies
When using supplies, measure twice before cutting into materials to avoid waste in the studio. We try to keep waste to a minimum in alignment with our mission. However, there are scraps that are unusable and have to be discarded.
MATERIALS: We provide use of tools, safety equipment, sewing machines, thread, twine, tacks, staples, spray adhesive, wood glue, use of clamps, use of sandpaper, use of steel wool, pins, scissors, chalk, nylon cord, upholsterers sewing twine, jute webbing, burlap, dacron.
Students provide:
chair, foam, fabric, extra embellishments
To fully understand the use, cutting and cost of upholstery supplies, whether you’re a hobbyist, or are planning your own business, it’s important to be efficient with the use of materials. MEASURE TWICE! Listen to instructions on cutting webbing, burlap, dacron and black dust covers. Good upholsterers rarely end up wasting costly materials.
These are some of the materials I provide, as needed. If materials are mis-cut, or wasted, you’ll be responsible to reimburse for those. There’s a lot of stuff that goes into chair renewal, like burlap, dacron, cotton batting, black dust cover (cambric) webbing, single welt cord, double welt cord, jute twine, cardboard tack strip, button molds, and more.
All materials provided by me must be used in class. If you want to work at home, you are responsible for purchasing your own materials.
We will assess what, if any, extra materials you’ll need to complete your project
Classes
Class sizes are limited. This is a hands on class. If you need to know the next step, please be patient as I move around the room to help everyone. Feel free to walk around the studio to discuss and see what others are doing. Watching is one of the best ways to learn upholstery.
1. Classes are casual, wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to work hard
2. Bring a camera or your cell phone camera to document your teardown and upholstery process. It’s extremely valuable to see how a piece comes apart.
3. Fifteen minutes before the end of class, we will start cleanup so the studio is next class ready.
***Due to the physical nature of our classes, you need to have the physically stamina and strength to work with your hands and mind for 5-6 hours in Bootcamp in order to fulfill the course requirements. The use of power tools requires strength and alertness in order to keep this shop safe for you.
How to Register:
Click the Paypal button under the class description and sign up.
After Registering:
PayPal will send you a payment confirmation. If you’re uncertain if your payment was received, email us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible