Intermediate Upholstery Workshop

Two-Session Workshop
Saturday, September 27, 11 am - 2 pm
Sunday, September 28, 1 pm - 3 pm.

Join us for a hands-on upholstery workshop designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and creativity to breathe new life into your favorite chair. Participants will learn the fundamentals of stripping down, repairing, and reupholstering a small armchair, while also exploring design choices that reflect personal style.

This is a bring-your-own-project workshop; each participant must bring:

• A small armchair, an example of the ideal chair, is below.
• Bring your own fabric of choice (this is your personal chair, so you should have fabric that speaks to your personality.
• Bring your own cushion/foam if replacement is needed.

All other tools and supplies will be provided. Whether you’re refreshing a family heirloom or reinventing a thrifted find, you’ll leave with a beautifully transformed piece of functional art and a deeper appreciation for the craft of upholstery.

No prior experience is necessary!

Instructor Jamika Smith is the founder of Teena’s Legacy, a not-for-profit charitable organization whose mission is to create a safe space for young women and women in general to explore their authentic selves using upholstery as a conduit for self-reflection, self-expression, and economic transformation. She is also the CEO of Affirm My Design LLC, which provides a holistic approach to the upholstery and home décor industry. Not only does she assist in your upholstery needs, but she’s also able to use upholstery as a tool to help individuals recreate themselves anew.