Join us in Flowery Branch, GA, for a 1-Day Boxed Cushion Workshop, September 19, 2022
Attend this one-day cushion workshop for only $200
In this workshop, all students will need to bring their own fabrics and foam. I will email you a list of quantities required once you’ve registered for the workshop. You will learn fabrication techniques for a boxed cushion with pattern matching. This class is non-refundable.
Expect to learn new techniques, acquire new skills, and have fun!
Cushion Workshop – MUST HAVE ADVANCED SEWING SKILLS To attend
INSTRUCTION FROM AN INDUSTRY EXPERT
With 20+ years of experience, Kim Chagnon has become a trusted name in both upholstery and instruction.
In 1996, she started her own business, Kim’s Upholstery. As of 2018, as a result of the growing requests for upholstery education, Kim’s Upholstery now focuses exclusively on educating DIYers and professional furniture upholsterers.
When she’s not busy in her workroom, Kim is busy teaching upholstery online and by way of in-person workshops. For the past eight years, she’s led classes for the Window Coverings Association of America as well as popular trade shows and conferences.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
Limited to 6 students
- To Attend you MUST have ADVANCED SEWING SKILLS
- Cushion Workshop duration is 1 day
- Cost is $200 (non-refundable payment due upon registration to hold your spot)
- You will receive a supply list once you’ve registered
- Students will come prepared with their own fabric and foam
- The session will run from 8:00 am to 4/5:00 pm – with a 1-hour break for lunch
- You will need to come with all necessary supplies for your cushion
By attending this workshop you agree to allow Kim’s upholstery to take photos or videos of you for marketing and promotional purposes.
WORKSHOP PRICING
- 6 students per workshop
- The cost is $200 (nonrefundable payment due upon registration to hold your spot)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hostess:
Donna Cash
donna@designsbydonnaatlanta.com
5837 McEver Road
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Email: donna@designsbydonnaatlanta.com
INSTRUCTOR
Kimberley Chagnon
Email: kimberley@kimsupholstery.com
LODGING SUGGESTIONS
SCHEDULE
DAY ONE
Arrival – Students arrive by 8:00 am.
Introductions – Once everyone has arrived, we take a few minutes to visit and get to know one another.
Getting Started – Then it’s time to start cutting and sewing.
What to Expect on Day One – By the end of the workshop, you will have completed a boxed cushion and learned pattern matching.
Lunch Time – At 12:30 pm we take a 1-hour break
Quitting Time – Expect to end the day between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
TOOLS & SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Supplies:
- 4” High-Density medium-firm foam (2.6 or higher density, 35-pound compression) 20″ X 20″
- 1 oz. Bonded Dacron to wrap your foam
- 2 Yards of medium-weight cushion fabric (If the print you will need extra for matching)
- 5 yards 5/32” Welt Cord
- Buttons (optional) (Hostess has a Rowley Button Press and a couple of button sizes)
- Button twine if you plan on using buttons
- Button Needle (12″)
- 32″ #5 Nylon zipper and slide
Tools:
- Scissors (sharp)
- Straight pins
- seam ripper
- Tape Measure (soft cloth)
- Silicon Spray
- Spray Adhesive
What people are saying about our workshops…
“What a fun weekend. Five very different chairs, all complete and looking incredible. I enjoyed Ashfield so much. I stayed at a wonderful Air BnB owned by two artist and their dog Charlie. Each day we worked non stop, in this spacious and well lit barn, provided by our host Amy, along with incredible comfort food. Kim guided us with every detail, introduced us to new tools and tricks to give us confidence and pride in the results. Big thank you to Bill and Kim for setting this up. We are fortunate to know you.”
“The three day upholstery workshop I took with Kim from Kim’s Upholstery was fabulous! I found Kim to be energetic and knowledgeable. The class was composed of five women with five different chairs. This did not phase Kim in the least. She was able to transition from assisting one attendee to another with ease and made it seem effortless. I am very happy with my finished chair and feel confident in attempting to upholster another chair after taking this class. I know she is an email or phone call away if I have any questions. I highly recommend this class to anyone interested in upholstering, beginner or intermediate.”
“I attended a three day workshop in Northborough, MA last year with 4 other ladies and we had a blast learning and enjoying each other’s company whilst working hard. We had Kim with us all the way, and each of us having a different chair, we learned different skills watching them do their chairs. Kim helped us from the bare wood upwards until the finished product and it was a pleasure. She explained every technique we did and the correct order of upholstering our piece of furniture. Now, if we have any questions we know that she is only an email or phone call away from asking her questions. I am a hands on learner so this was very helpful having Kim by my side all the way.”