Sign-up:Sign-up linkto register for group sessions
Location:6 Irvine Road, Old Greenwich, CT
Class Fee:$80 per 2.5h class
Class size: Up to 4 students per class
Instructor:Åsa Rodgers
Learn the Fine Art of upholstery!
Blue Bench Design hosts weekly, hands-on classes that welcome students of all levels to explore the fundamentals of upholstery. Together we work on your upholstery projectin an open workshop format, where individual instruction is tailored to each student's interest and need. You will learn and practice key upholstery skills and come away with a beautifully reupholstered project.
What to bring to 1st class:
1) Upholstery Project
To get a taste of upholstery before commiting to a long-term project, beginner students are encouraged to bring a smaller piece of furniture, such as a dining chair, ottoman, or upholstered bench. Since your project will travel back and forth to class with you, please be mindful of your project’s size. Before your first class, please send a photo of your project tobluebenchdesign@gmail.comfor feedback.
2) Upholstery Tool Kit
(1) CS Osborne Upholstery Hammer
(2) Sharp Scissors
(3) 8” Long Nose Pliers
(4) Tack Lifter
(5) Upholstery Staple Remover
These tools are available for purchase on Amazon. Specialized tools can be borrowed in class.
Supplies needed for subsequent classes:
Fabricis generally not needed for the first couple classes, which are dedicated to preparing your project for its new fabric. In class, we will discuss fabric yardage requirements, fabric attributes, and sourcing.
Other upholstery supplies you may need are available for purchase in class (tacks, webbing, batting, piping, and more).
Payment Details Classes are $80 per session and prepaid in bundles of four ($320) at the time of class sign up (use this link for class sign up). Please pay by Zelle to 646 467 0539, or by check payable to Asa Rodgers. Any unused class credits are refundable upon request, enabling new students to try just one class without commitment.
Cancellation Policy Class cancellations must be made before 12 noon one day before class to avoid the $80 class fee. Cancellations made thereafter are non-refundable.
