​TRANSFORM YOUR OLD FURNITURE FROM FADED TO FABULOUS
IN HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS TAUGHT BY A MASTER UPHOLSTERER


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Instructor: John Price, Master Upholsterer 
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UPHOLSTERY ONE-DAY WORKSHOP
Cost: $75
​Ages: 18+
During this 3-hour workshop, Master Upholsterer John Price demonstrates the proper use of upholstery tools and techniques for basic upholstery work while reupholstering a chair from start to finish. Topics covered during the lecture include preparation and break down, proper fabric measurement, and reupholstery.

After attending the lecture, we encourage you to sign up for one of our 30-hour BEGINNER UPHOLSTERY classes and get $75 off!
2022/2023 1-DAY WORKSHOP DATES

Thursday, September 8, 6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, September 10, 10 AM - 1 PM
Tuesday, September 13, 6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, November 5, 10 AM - 1 PM
Saturday, January 7, 10 AM - 1 PM
Tuesday, January 10, 6 PM - 9 PM
Thursday, January 12, 6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, February 25, 10 AM - 1 PM
Tuesday, May 2, 6 PM - 9 PM
Thursday, May 4, 6 PM - 9 PM
Saturday, May 6, 10 AM - 1 PM
Saturday, July 8, 10 AM - 1 PM

BEGINNER UPHOLSTERY
Cost: $450 (per person)
​Ages: 18+
Learn how to upholster your own custom chair!

This hands-on, 30-hour beginner class teaches skills used in basic upholstery projects. The instructor will guide students through the proper use of upholstery tools and techniques, and they will leave class with a beautifully upholstered chair.  

Students bring their own chair and fabric to the first class, where it will remain for the remainder of the session.  Portside supplies all tools, foam, tacks and other supplies. ​

​Tuesday and Thursday sessions are ten weeks long, and Saturday classes are six weeks long.​

2022/2023 session dates:

FALL UPHOLSTERY SESSIONS
  • THURSDAYS: SEPTEMBER 8 - NOVEMBER 10, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 1): SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 15, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • TUESDAYS:: SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 15, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 2): NOVEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 17, 10 AM - 3 PM
WINTER UPHOLSTERY SESSIONS
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 1): JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 11, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • TUESDAYS: JANUARY 10 - MARCH 14, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • THURSDAYS: JANUARY 12 - MARCH 16, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 2): FEBRUARY 25 - APRIL 1, 10 AM - 3 PM
SPRING/SUMMER UPHOLSTERY SESSIONS
  • TUESDAYS: MAY 2 - JULY 11, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • THURSDAYS: MAY 4 - JULY 13, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 1): MAY 6 - JUNE 17, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 2): JULY 8 - AUGUST 12, 10 AM - 3 PM

UPHOLSTERY OPEN STUDIO
**For returning students only
Cost: $375 (per person) or $200 for a HALF session
Ages: 18+

This class is for returning students who have completed Portside's 30-hour beginner class.

Build your upholstery skills as you work independently, with support from a Master Upholsterer as needed!

Students will bring their own chair and fabric to the first class, where it will remain for the remainder of the session.  Portside supplies all tools, foam, tacks and other supplies.

​Tuesday and Thursday sessions are ten weeks long, and Saturday classes are six weeks long.​

2022/2023 session dates:

FALL UPHOLSTERY SESSIONS
  • THURSDAYS: SEPTEMBER 8 - NOVEMBER 10, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 1): SEPTEMBER 10 - OCTOBER 15, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • TUESDAYS:: SEPTEMBER 13 - NOVEMBER 15, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 2): NOVEMBER 5 - DECEMBER 17, 10 AM - 3 PM
WINTER UPHOLSTERY SESSIONS
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 1): JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 11, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • TUESDAYS: JANUARY 10 - MARCH 14, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • THURSDAYS: JANUARY 12 - MARCH 16, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 2): FEBRUARY 25 - APRIL 1, 10 AM - 3 PM
SPRING/SUMMER UPHOLSTERY SESSIONS
  • TUESDAYS: MAY 2 - JULY 11, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • THURSDAYS: MAY 4 - JULY 13, 6 PM - 9 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 1): MAY 6 - JUNE 17, 10 AM - 3 PM
  • SATURDAYS (SESSION 2): JULY 8 - AUGUST 12, 10 AM - 3 PM

FALL HALF SESSION DATES
(Returning students may begin signing up for a half session two weeks before the session start date.)
  • THURSDAYS - HALF SESSION A: September 8 - October 6
  • THURSDAYS  - HALF SESSION B: October 13 - November 10
  • SATURDAYS 1 - HALF SESSION A: September 10 - September 24
  • SATURDAYS 1 - HALF SESSION B: October 1 - October 15
  • TUESDAYS -  HALF SESSION A: September 13 - October 11
  • TUESDAYS - HALF SESSION B: October 18 - November 15
  • SATURDAYS 2 - HALF SESSION A: November 5 - November 19
  • SATURDAYS 2 - HALF SESSION B: December 3 - December 17