Upholstery 101

Ready to bring some new life to your furniture? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of upholstery and how to repair or refresh a simple chair or stool.

With expert guidance from Helen from Heritage Trading it will be a fun morning of creativity, learning practical skills, and walking away feeling proud of your refreshed piece of furniture.

This small-group workshop is beginner-friendly, so no prior upholstery experience is needed - just a willingness to roll up your sleeves and have fun!

What’s included:

• all essential upholstery tools and some materials (including buttons if required)

• expert tips

• morning tea

Please bring:

• your piece of furniture (a simple chair such as dining chair, footstool, or similar)

• fabric you’d like to use for the project - good quality upholstery fabric is best, as it is heavier than clothing fabric and can withstand the wear and tear.

Before the workshop:

• strip your item of any old fabric and remove staples or nails as much as possible. (Staple removers are available from hardware stores or a flat head screwdriver, a hammer and pliers can also be used)

• keep foam or wadding underneath

• bring the old fabric, as you can use this as a pattern

• if you are painting your piece, make sure it’s fully cured beforehand

If you have any questions, please contact Helen at shop@heritagetrading.co.nz

This event is suitable for ages 18+.

This event is part of the Cambridge Autumn Festival and is brought to you by Waipā District Council. Events are funded from the Government’s Waste Disposal Levy, helping councils run projects that encourage reducing waste.  

Check out all the exciting events we have planned for Repair Revolution Waipā this year: waipadc.govt.nz/wasteminevents

Please be advised that photographs and video may be taken at the event and may be used for publicity purposes.