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NUA Quarterly Newsletter - Fall 2026

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Thank You to Everyone Who Came to Our CWC Pre-Event!

A time was had at our CWC Pre-Event and the CWC event! Check the website for some photos from the event and be sure to read the blog to hear all about our scholarship winner, Carolyn Racine's, experience!

If you have any other photos to share, be sure to send them our way.
Join us on Discord

Have you joined us on Discord yet? As a member, you can join this free platform that serves as a virtual clubhouse where you can connect with other members in real time through organized topic-based channels. Whether you're looking to ask questions, share resources, learn from others or join live conversations, Discord makes it easy to find and engage in the discussions that matter most to you. 

Members can explore channels focused on business, project help, buying and selling, mentoring, events and more - plus stay up to date on upcoming NUA events in the Events channel. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how the NUA operates with view-only access to committee channels, where volunteers plan the programs and benefits that support our industry. We hope you'll join us and be a part of this growing, collaborative community. 

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Webinars

The NUA holds webinars on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:00pm ET. Registration information for webinars are emailed to members two weeks prior to the event. Here's what we have planned next:

Apprenticeship, Project Management & Renewabl OS: Building Skilled Teams Without Losing Control of the Workroom with Riana LeJeune

Tuesday, December 8th at 1:00pm EST

In this National Upholstery Association webinar, Riana LeJeune, Founder & CEO of Renewabl and owner of Repinned Upholstery & Restoration, introduces Renewabl OS—an industry-specific business operating system built exclusively for the custom furnishings industry.
Members can view all past webinar recordings here.

Not a member? See what you're missing.

Check out our list of Upcoming Webinars.

Have an idea for a webinar? Email us at

Latest Blogs

CWC Scholarship Winner Recap

Join our CWC Scholarship winner, Carolyn Racine as she shares her experience at the Custom Workroom Conference with the NUA!

Read more on the blog!

Volunteer with the NUA!

Volunteers are the heart of our organization.
Our board and committees are composed of unpaid volunteers - small business owners, manufacturing professionals, and upholstery students - who are all passionate about supporting and advancing the field of upholstery.
Please consider becoming an NUA Volunteer - learn more here!

Industry News & Upcoming Events!

Upholstery Business For Sale  

Wells, Maine 

Upholstery business who specializes in commercial, residential, automotive and marine upholstery is for sale in Wells, Maine that services Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The cost is $50,000 and generates a monthly revenue of $8,000-$15,000. Price includes all the equipment, sewing machines, threads, a 2009 Chevy Silverado 8 foot bed and 2025 Ford transit box truck.
Contact Giovanni Capato for inquiries. 207-601-5050 thesewsource@gmail.com

News from our Partners

Online Course by Ceil DiGuglielmo

Your upholstery clients already trust your eye for design. Why not help them with their windows too? Learn to confidently choose and specify window coverings so you can add a valuable new soft furnishings service to your business. Explore the course risk- free with a free 3-day trial. Start learning today!

Primoends 

FIND GREAT DEALS: CLOSEOUTS, OVERSTOCK, NEW ARRIVALS & BEST SELLERS. DESIGNER FABRICS, WALLPAPER, RUGS, FURNITURE, PILLOWS & DECOR ACCESSORIES. Over 100k wallpapers & fabrics, 23k area rugs, 5k throw pillows and so much more! Do you have extra fabric, wallpaper, pillows or other decor items that you would like to sell? https://primoends.com/

The Curtains & Soft Furnishing Resource Library 

The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library hosts the industry's largest curated collection of educational resources from Custom Home Furnishings Professionals. Membership to the library gives you access to a wealth of downloadable reference materials, videos, live events and a community of support to help you develop the skills you need to start or grow your soft furnishings business. 

Upholstery Education 

Upholstery Education offers world-class education courses in traditional upholstery across the United States, ensuring the art of traditional craftsmanship is passed down to the next generation of craftspeople. Sign up for our Newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events on our website, www.upholsteryeducation.com.

What We're Reading

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The NUA was founded in 2019 to inspire a rebirth of the upholstery profession. Our mission is to work together to support and advance the field of professional upholstery. Membership benefits include Continuing Education, Networking, Member's Only Resources, and more.
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