November 16 - 17, 2024
An Introduction to Upholstery
Memorial Hall, Room 26 • 9 Bailey Drive Fredericton, NB, Canada E3B 5A3 Organized by University of New Brunswick College of Extended Learning
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About this event
This 2-day workshop will focus on the basics of upholstery. You will learn about fabrics and materials, and receive instructions on how to use common upholstery tools. In this introductory class, we will focus on reupholstering a simple dining room chair seat. You will strip the old material using the right tools, re-build the padding, and upholster the seat. This is a great way to start learning the basics using a common project found in most homes. You will need to bring a basic dining room chair with a removable chair seat (usually screwed to the frame from the bottom.) These can often be found in second-hand stores for a few dollars. If you do not have an appropriate chair, one may be purchased from the instructor. Materials to bring with you: • Fabric scissors (Dollarama: $5) • Tack Lifter (Like this) • 8” Nippers (Like this) • Hand stapler with staples, rated for upholstery (Like this) • Screwdriver(s) and/or cordless drill with multiple bits • Light duty Hammer • 1 yard of sturdy fabric, preferably upholstery weight • Safety gloves and safety glasses/visor (recommended) Incidentals included in class fee. In-class purchases if needed: Yard of Fabric: $5 Chair: $10