​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 
INSTAGRAM

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 Upholstery sessions and get $75 off!
Fall 2021 workshop dates:
  • SAT     September 11     12pm - 3pm
  • THU     September 16      6pm - 9pm
  • TUE     September 28       6pm - 9pm
  • SAT      October 30          12pm - 3pm
Winter 2022 workshop dates:
  • TUE     January 11            6pm - 9pm
  • THU    January 13            6pm - 9pm
  • SAT     January 15          12pm - 3pm
Spring/Summer 2022 workshop dates:
  • SAT     March 5                12pm - 3pm
  • TUE     May 3                     6pm - 9pm
  • THU    May 5                     6pm - 9pm
  • SAT     May 7                   12pm - 3pm
  • SAT    June 25                12pm - 3pm

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.​

Fall 2021 session dates:
  • SATURDAY SESSION 1: September 11 - October 16, 12pm - 5pm
  • SATURDAY SESSION 2: October 30 - December 11, 12pm -  5pm
  • TUESDAY SESSION: September 28 - November 30, 6pm - 9pm
  • THURSDAY SESSION: September 16 - November 18, 6pm - 9pm
Winter 2022 session dates:
  • SATURDAY SESSION 1: January 15 - February 19, 12pm - 5pm
  • SATURDAY SESSION 2: March 5 - April 9, 12pm - 5pm
  • TUESDAY SESSION: January 11 - March 15, 6pm - 9pm
  • THURSDAY SESSION: January 13 - March 17, 6pm - 9pm
Spring/Summer 2022 session dates:
  • SATURDAY SESSION 1: May 7 - June 11, 12pm - 5pm
  • SATURDAY SESSION 2: June 25 - July 30, 12pm - 5pm
  • TUESDAY SESSION: May 3 - July 5, 6pm - 9pm
  • THURSDAY SESSION: May 5 - July 7 6pm - 9pm

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.​

Fall 2021 session dates:
  • SATURDAY SESSION 1: September 11 - October 16, 12pm - 5pm
  • SATURDAY SESSION 2: October 30 - December 11, 12pm -  5pm
  • TUESDAY SESSION: September 28 - November 30, 6pm - 9pm
  • THURSDAY SESSION: September 16 - November 18, 6pm - 9pm
Winter 2022 session dates:
  • SATURDAY SESSION 1: January 15 - February 19, 12pm - 5pm
  • SATURDAY SESSION 2: March 5 - April 9, 12pm - 5pm
  • TUESDAY SESSION: January 11 - March 15, 6pm - 9pm
  • THURSDAY SESSION: January 13 - March 17, 6pm - 9pm
Spring/Summer 2022 session dates:
  • SATURDAY SESSION 1: May 7 - June 11, 12pm - 5pm
  • SATURDAY SESSION 2: June 25 - July 30, 12pm - 5pm
  • TUESDAY SESSION: May 3 - July 5, 6pm - 9pm
  • THURSDAY SESSION: May 5 - July 7 6pm - 9pm

Half Session Dates 2021
FALL SATURDAYS (3 Sessions, 12pm - 5pm)
  • HALF SESSION 1A: September 11, September 18, September 25
  • HALF SESSION 1B: October 2, October 9, October 16
  • HALF SESSION 2A: October 30, November 6, November 13
  • HALF SESSION 2B: November 20, December 4, December 11
FALL TUESDAYS (5 Sessions, 6pm - 9pm)
  • HALF SESSION A: September 28, October 5, October 12, October 19, October 26
  • HALF SESSION B: November 2, November 9, November 16, November 23, November 30
FALL THURSDAYS (5 Sessions, 6pm - 9pm)
  • HALF SESSION A: September 16, September 23, September 30, October 7, October 14
  • HALF SESSION B: October 21, October 28, November 4, November 11, November 18

Half Session Dates 2022
Saturdays (3 Sessions, 12pm - 5pm)
  • January 15, January 22, January 29
  • February 5, February 12, February 19
  • March 5, March 12, March 19
  • March 26, April 2, April 9
  • May 7, May 14, May 21
  • May 28, June 4, June 11
  • June 25, July 2, July 9
  • July 16, July 23, July 30

​Tuesdays (5 Sessions, 6pm - 9pm) 
  • January 11, January 18, January 25, February 1, February 8
  • February 15, February 22, March 1, March 8, March 15
  • May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31
  • June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5

Thursdays (5 Sessions, 6pm - 9pm)
  • January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10
  • February 17, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17
  • May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2
  • June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7