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• Webinar: 3D Printing for Upholstery Shops

  • When
    December 12, 2023
  •  
    1:00 PM (EST)

  With James Wulfgar

  3D Printing technology offers sustainable solutions for repair and construction on upholstery frames. 

  

  James is the Makerspace Manager and Facilities Lead at the MatchBOX co-working studio in Lafayette, Indiana. He enjoys making things and helping other make things in the Makerspace here at MatchBOX, and has been a maker for the better part of two decades. James has a passion for creating, and in free-time does a lot of maker-related things such as costuming/cosplay and building sets and props for film.
  

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• 3 Day Open Upholstery Workshop

  • Start
    March 07, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM (MST)
  • End
    March 09, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (MST)
  • Location
    Castlerock, Colorado

  With Rhonda Shanahan

  This class is great for students wanting to start or expand their upholstery skills. It is limited to 4 students for individual attention. You will be responsible for your project and all your supplies. I’ll have supplies at the workshop for purchase if needed. The piece must be approved before the class starts. You can bring your tools or use the tools I have in my workshop. I have several industrial sewing machines for students to use. I hope these workshops will help you move forward in your upholstery journey.

  

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• Parsons Chair Slipcovers Workshop with Emily Petit

  • Start
    March 14, 2024
  • End
    March 16, 2024
  • Location
    Workroom Tech, 104 Palmer Street, Tryon, NC 28782

  
  

  In this hands-on class, students will participate in a thorough introduction of slipcover design and fabrication, and master basic fitting, sewing techniques, pattern placement, pin-fitting, and stitching. Students will create form-fitting slipcovers with or without welt, and their choice of skirt style, and leave with the confidence and skills to add this popular style of slipcover to their workroom services.  Students can bring their own armless Parsons style chair or barstool, or one will be provided. 

  Learn more and register at: https://www.workroomtech.com/product-page/parsons-chair-slipcovers

  
  

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• 3 Day Leather Upholstery Workshop

  • Start
    April 04, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM (MDT)
  • End
    April 06, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (MDT)

  With Rhonda Shanahan

  I will be teaching a 3-day leather workshop April 4-6, 2024. If you’ve been wanting to add leather to your upholstery skills this is the workshop for you. This class is limited to 4 students for individual attention.

  

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• Lampshade Workshop

  • When
    April 20, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Castlerock, Colorado

  With Rhonda Shanahan

  Do you will learn how to make a lampshade? This class is limited to 6 students for individual attention. The supplies you need to build this lampshade are included in this workshop. You will need to supply 1 yard of your own fabric. You will learn how to build, and assemble your 12″ lampshade. You’ll leave with your finished lampshade and the skills to make more. You can purchase additional lampshade kits at the workshop to make at home.

  

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• Pillows and Cushions Masterclass with Nancy Letts

  • Start
    May 02, 2024
  • End
    May 04, 2024
  • Location
    Workroom Tech, 104 Palmer Street, Tryon, NC 28782

  
  

  In this hands-on class, students learn professional methods for pillow construction and how to sew custom cushions for chairs, sofas, window seats, and more. Pillows taught include knife edge, knife edge with Turkish corner and bolster. Cushions include a boxed cushion with welt cord and zipper, and a waterfall cushion.  Nancy will share how to cover and attach welt cord in one step, using invisible zippers next to welt cord, and how to select the best foam and pillow forms.

  Learn more and register at: https://www.workroomtech.com/product-page/copy-of-pillows-and-cushions-masterclass-with-nancy-letts

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• 3 Day Open Upholstery Workshop

  • Start
    May 02, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM (MDT)
  • End
    May 04, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Castlerock, Colorado

  With Rhonda Shanahan

  This class is great for students wanting to start or expand their upholstery skills. It is limited to 4 students for individual attention. You will be responsible for your project and all your supplies. I’ll have supplies at the workshop for purchase if needed. The piece must be approved before the class starts. You can bring your tools or use the tools I have in my workshop. I have several industrial sewing machines for students to use. I hope these workshops will help you move forward in your upholstery journey.

  

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• 2 Day Tufting Leather Workshop

  • Start
    June 07, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM (MDT)
  • End
    June 08, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Castlerock, Colorado

  With Rhonda Shanahan

  In this hands-on leather tufting upholstery workshop, you will learn specialty skills that will take your upholstery education to the next level.  You will complete three 16” x 16” tufted leather sample boards using a variety of traditional methods and techniques. The finished boards can be used as examples to show your clients, you can hang them on the wall, or you can add feet and turn them into a footstool.

  

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• Tuffet Workshop

  • When
    June 22, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Castlerock, Colorado

  With Rhonda Shanahan

  Do you will learn how to make a tuffet? This class is limited to 4 students for individual attention. The supplies you need to build this tuffet are included in this workshop. You will need to supply 1 yard of your own fabric and four 4-6″ feet. You will learn how to build, and assemble your tuffet.  The fabric will be patterned and sewn so it is ready to cover your tuffet. You’ll leave with your finished tuffet and the skills to make more.

  

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• Build and Upholster an Ottoman with Nancy Sargent

  • When
    July 23, 2024
  • Location
    Workroom Tech, 104 Palmer Street, Tryon, NC 28782

  

  An ottoman is the perfect introduction to upholstery because the skills learned can be used to build confidence and progress to larger and more complex upholstery projects.

  This class includes:

  o Building an ottoman frame with pocket hole joinery

  o Fabricating the foundation with webbing, foam, and Dacron

  o How to make neat corners and proper tensioning for a professional and lasting finish

  o How to sew single welt cord

  o Using tack strip

  o Choosing fabrics and design ideas

  Students will provide their own fabric and ottoman feet. Once you are registered, the instructor will provide information on yardage needed and sources for furniture feet.  All other supplies are provided including foam, Dacron, welt cord, webbing, and lining.

  Learn more and register at: https://www.workroomtech.com/product-page/ottoman

  
  

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• Button Up Leather Tufting Workshop with Rhonda Shanahan

  • Start
    July 25, 2024
  • End
    July 26, 2024
  • Location
    Workroom Tech, 104 Palmer Street, Tryon, NC 28782

  
  

  In this hands-on leather tufting upholstery workshop, you will learn specialty skills that will take your upholstery education to the next level.  You will complete three 16” x 16” tufted leather sample boards using a variety of traditional methods and techniques. The finished boards can be used as examples to show your clients, you can hang them on the wall, or you can add feet and turn them into a footstool.

  Learn more and register at: https://www.workroomtech.com/product-page/button-up-leather-tufting

  
  

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• 3 Day Open Upholstery Workshop

  • Start
    September 05, 2024
  •  
    9:00 AM (MDT)
  • End
    September 07, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM (MDT)
  • Location
    Castlerock, Colorado

  With Rhonda Shanahan

  This class is great for students wanting to start or expand their upholstery skills. It is limited to 4 students for individual attention. You will be responsible for your project and all your supplies. I’ll have supplies at the workshop for purchase if needed. The piece must be approved before the class starts. You can bring your tools or use the tools I have in my workshop. I have several industrial sewing machines for students to use. I hope these workshops will help you move forward in your upholstery journey.

  

  More Information and Registration HERE

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