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​UPHOLSTERY


​LEARN THE ART OF UPDATING CLASSIC FURNITURE
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+

ENROLL NOW
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 Upholstery sessions and get $75 off!
Spring/Summer 2022 workshop dates:​
  • TUE     May 3                     6pm - 9pm      SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
  • THU    May 5                     6pm - 9pm      SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
  • SAT     May 7                   10am - 1pm      SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
  • SAT    June 25                10am - 1pm       SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
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BEGINNER UPHOLSTERY
Cost: $450 (per person)
​Ages: 18+

Enroll Now
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.​


Spring/Summer 2022 session dates:
  • SATURDAY SESSION 1: May 7 - June 11, 10am-3pm SESSION FULL
  • SATURDAY SESSION 2: June 25 - July 30, 10am-3pm SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
  • TUESDAY SESSION: May 3 - July 5, 6pm - 9pm SESSION FULL
  • THURSDAY SESSION: May 5 - July 7 6pm - 9pm SESSION FULL
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UPHOLSTERY OPEN STUDIO

Enroll Now
**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.​

Spring/Summer 2022 session dates:
  • SATURDAY SESSION 1: May 7 - June 11, 10am - 3pm SESSION FULL
  • SATURDAY SESSION 2: June 25 - July 30, 10am - 3pm  SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
  • ​TUESDAY SESSION: May 3 - July 5, 6pm - 9pm SESSION FULL
  • THURSDAY SESSION: May 5 - July 7 6pm - 9pm SESSION FULL

Half Session Dates  2022

SPRING SATURDAYS (3 Sessions, 12pm - 5pm)​
  • May 7, May 14, May 21 SESSION FULL
  • May 28, June 4, June 11SESSION FULL
  • June 25, July 2, July 9 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!
  • July 16, July 23, July 30 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE!

SPRING TUESDAYS (5 Sessions, 6pm - 9pm)​​
  • May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31 SESSION FULL
  • June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5 SESSION FULL

​SPRING THURSDAYS (5 Sessions, 6pm - 9pm)​​​
  • May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2 SESSION FULL
  • June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7 SESSION FULL
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  • Home
  • About
    • Board | Staff
    • History | Mission
    • Reviews
    • Supporters
    • Opportunities >
      • Jobs
      • Teaching Artists Work Trade Program
      • Summer College Internship
      • Young Artists Residency Program
      • Volunteer
    • Portside Videos
    • Portside's Blog
    • Contact Us
  • Programs
    • Kids & Teens >
      • Summer Arts Camps
      • After School Arts Program
      • Children's Saturday Class
      • Teen Portfolio Building Workshop
      • Family Art Night
      • Full and Half Day Camps
    • Adults >
      • Stained Glass
      • Upholstery
      • "Artists at Lunch"
    • At Home Art Resources >
      • Art Activities >
        • #PortsideArtChallenge
  • Portside at Cherry Street Pier
  • Online Art Gallery
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Sponsor PAC
    • Mobile Advertising
  • Gift Cards