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SUMMARY:2-Day Lampshade Workshop – Ashfield MA
DESCRIPTION:Registration OpenJoin me in Ashfield\, MA\, for a fun-filled 2-day bespoke lampshade workshop on May 2-3\, 2026.\nThis is a new workshop event that many of you have been asking for. I’ve been making lampshades for over a decade and am excited to share this skill with you.  No more boring white lampshades needed. Make one-of-a-kind lampshades that fit your decor and personality. \nAttend both days for only $535 \n(Lampshade frames and some supplies are included with the class.) \nThis hands-on event is designed for DIY enthusiasts or professionals looking to expand their skill set. You’ll learn from a talented educator in the upholstery and soft furnishings industry. \nWhether you are a DIYer\, a beginner\, or a professional workroom\, you will leave the workshop with new knowledge and confidence. We limit the class size to eight students\, giving you more one-on-one instruction. By the end of the workshop\, you will have finished pieces you can show off to your friends and family. \nExpect to learn new techniques\, acquire new skills\, and have fun doing it! \nA Creative Event For All Skill Levels\nRegistration Open2 Day Event  Details\nOverviewPricingContact & LodgingOverview\nWORKSHOP OVERVIEW\n\nClass space is limited for this lampshade workshop\nThe lampshade workshop duration is 2 days\nBy the end of the lampshade workshop\, you should have completed two bespoke lampshades ready to shine.\nThe registration fee is $535\, payable upon registration\, and is non-refundable.\nThe instructor will provide lampshade frames and styrene for the workshop.\nEach student is responsible for coming prepared with all necessary tools and fabrics. Your supplies for their project will be provided.\n\nA resource list will be provided upon registration.\n\n\nSessions will run from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm\, with a 1-hour lunch break.\nIf you have questions about fabric choices\, please reach out (to info@kimsupholstery.com – in the subject line\, write “Lampshade Workshop.”)\n\nA PDF download will be emailed to you upon registration with further information. \nBy attending this workshop\, you agree to allow Kim’s upholstery to take photos or videos of you for marketing and promotional purposes. \nPricing\nWORKSHOP PRICING\n\nEight students per workshop\nThe cost is $535.00\, due upon registration\, and is non-refundable.\n\nContact & Lodging\nCONTACT INFORMATION\nVenue:\nAshfield Community Hall \n521 Main Street \nAshfield\, MA 01330 \nINSTRUCTORS \nKimberley Chagnon\nEmail: kimberley@kimsupholstery.com \nLODGING SUGGESTIONS\nThere are many Airbnb’s in Shelburne Falls and Ashfield\, MA. \nIf you’d prefer a hotel\, I would recommend checking Northampton or Hadley\, MA\, which is about a 35- to 40-minute drive. \nSCHEDULE\nDay 1Day 2Day 1\nDAY ONE\nArrival – Students arrive at 8:30 am to get set up \nIntroductions – We will take a few minutes to visit and get to know one another. \nGetting Started – Then it’s time to start. \nWhat to Expect – Soft Custom Lampshades – Choose to make either a fitted tailored\, or gathered style lampshade. \nIn this workshop\, you will learn \n\nHow to template your fabric and balloon lining\,\nWrapping your lampshade frame\nStitch the fabric and lining to your lampshade frame\nMake and apply bias binding tape to neatly finish the top and bottom of your shade\n\nHave fun picking fabrics that show your personality and style. \nLunch Time – We will take a 1-hour break \nQuitting Time – Expect to end the day at 5:00 pm \nDay 2\nDAY TWO\nWhat to Expect on Day Two – We will make a hard styrene drum lampshade \nHere is what you will learn: \n\n\n\nFabric and Styrene Preparation: Learn how to measure\, cut\, and prepare the fabric and styrene for lampshade crafting\nAssembly Techniques: Kim will guide you through assembling your hard lampshade.\nFinishing Touches and Customization: Elevate your lampshade with unique finishing touches. Don’t forget to explore creative options for embellishments\, trims\, and accents\, allowing you to personalize your lampshade and make it truly one-of-a-kind.\n\n\n\nLunch Time – We take a 1-hour break (Lunch included) \nQuitting Time – Expect to end the day about 4:30 pm \nTOOLS & SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS WORKSHOP\nToolsSuppliesTools\n\nScissors (sharp) Kia are great\nStraight Pins (sharp and strong)\nPencils\nJohn James Straight and small\, curved needles\nErasable fabric marker\nWonder clips or similar\n\nSupplies\nSupplies: \n\nFabrics  (for two shades)\nLining  for one shade\nThread to match your soft lampshade fabric\nDecorative trims (optional)\n\nSupplied included with class: \n\n3/4″ to 1 ” twill tape\n1/2″ Seam binding tape\nStyrene\n3/8″ Doublesided permanent fabric adhesive tape\nLampshade Frames will be supplied\n\nWhat people are saying about our workshops…\n\n“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.” \nHeather Taylor\, Owner\, Custom Textiles“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.”Julie Wood\, Owner\, The Leading Edge Drapery“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.”Linda\, Student\, Upton\, MALET’S LEARN TOGETHER. CLAIM YOUR SPOT NOW!\nRegistration OpenStart LearningBe Part Of Our Community \nUpholstery training experts\, guidance for all skill levels\, and learning that fits your schedule. Join our community and learn how to reupholster furniture today. \nBecome a Member
URL:https://kimsupholstery.com/event/2-day-lampshade-workshop-ashfield-ma/
LOCATION:Ashfield Community Hall\, 521 Main Stret\, Ashfield\, 01330\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lampshade Workshop,Workshops
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SUMMARY:3-Day Small Chair Upholstery Workshop -Traverse City MI
DESCRIPTION:Registration OpenJoin us in Traverse City MI\, for a fun-filled 3-day Small Chair Upholstery Workshop on May 15-17\, 2026.  Hosted by Marcia Talicska.\nAttend all 3 days for only $650 \nThis hands-on chair upholstery workshop is packed with learning opportunities. Learn how to reupholster a small chair while working on your own project. These workshops are designed to help beginners and more advanced upholsterers learn how to reupholster a bare chair frame and hone their skills. \nWhether you are a DIYer\, a beginner\, or a more advanced upholsterer\, you will take away much new knowledge and confidence. We limit the class size to only 6 students so you will have one-on-one instruction. We do not allow recliners\, sofas\, or settees due to space and time allowed. By the end of the workshop\, you will have a finished piece to be proud of. \nExpect to learn new techniques\, acquire new skills\, and have fun! \nUPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS\n INSTRUCTION FROM AN INDUSTRY EXPERT\nWith 20+ years of experience\, Kimberley Chagnon has become a trusted name and a highly sought-after instructor in upholstery education.  \nIn 1996\, she started her own business\, Kim’s Upholstery. Early in 2018\, as a result of the growing requests for upholstery education\, Kim’s Upholstery changed its focus exclusively on educating DIYers and professional furniture upholsterers. \nWhen she’s not in her workroom creating\, Kim is busy teaching upholstery online and by way of in-person hands-on workshops. Over the past several years\, she’s led classes for professional associations as well as popular trade shows and conferences.  She’s also been featured several times on local Television networks\, highlighted in regional publications\, and asked to speak to professional groups. \nRegistration OpenWORKSHOP DETAILS\nOverviewPricingContact & LodgingOverview\nWORKSHOP OVERVIEW\n\nLimited to 6 students\nThe workshop duration is three days\nBy the end of 3 days\, your project will be mostly completed\nThe price to attend is $650 (50% non-refundable payment due upon registration to hold your spot) plus Kim’s travel expenses divided by the number of students attending\nYour specific chair must be pre-approved by Kim\nTear down of the chair must be completed before the start of the workshop\nStudents will come prepared with their fabric for their project\nSessions will run from 8:00 am to 4 or 5:00 pm – with a 1-hour lunch break\nEach student is responsible for coming prepared with all necessary tools and supplies for your project (if you have questions email info@kimsupholstery.com)\nPlease choose a project that is for you and not a client\nCushions are not part of this upholstery workshop\nNo sofas\, settees\, or recliners\n\nPrior to this small chair upholstery workshop\, students must submit a picture of the project they would like to work on for approval. Choosing the right chair to reupholster will help them complete the project within the allotted time frame. Please email pictures to me\, Kim Chagnon\, at kimberley@kimsupholstery.com. \nAs you tear down your chair\, take notes of the supplies you will need to bring to the workshop. I encourage you to refer to this printable supplies list as well. If you have any questions about the supplies needed\, please email Kim. \nFabric yardage can be determined by watching the “Measuring for Fabric Yardage” video\, which is available for free. \nBy attending this workshop you agree to allow Kim’s upholstery to take photos or videos of you for marketing and promotional purposes. \nPricing\nWORKSHOP PRICING\n\nSix students per workshop\nThe cost is $650 (a 50% non-refundable payment is due upon registration to hold your spot) plus Kim’s travel expenses divided by the number of attendees.\nThe final Payment is due four weeks before the workshop.\n\nContact & Lodging\nCONTACT INFORMATION\nMarcia Talicska \nEmail:movelivegrow@gmail.com  \n702 Monroe St. \nTraverse City MI 49684 \nINSTRUCTOR \nKimberley Chagnon\nEmail: kimberley@kimsupholstery.com \nLODGING SUGGESTIONS\nCambria Suites \nDelmar \nPark Place \nSCHEDULE\nDay 1Day 2Day 3Day 1\nDAY ONE\nArrival – Students arrive between 8:00 am and 8:30 am. \nIntroductions – Once everyone’s projects are unloaded and set up\, we take a few minutes to visit and get to know one another. \nGetting Started – Then it’s time to start upholstering. \nWhat to Expect on Day One – By the end of day one\, spring systems are in place and the deck or seat of your chair is completed. Depending on the style of your chair the inside arms may also be underway. \nLunch Time – Around 12:30 pm we take a 1-hour break \nQuitting Time – Expect to end the day between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm \nDay 2\nDAY TWO\nStart at 8:30am \nWhat to Expect on Day Two – Today is the day we get the insides of our projects completed and some students may even start on the outside arms. \nThis is the “dig in and get it done day” to reach the finish line on the final day. \nOn day two\, the bonds between the students have formed\, and there is usually lots of lively discussion and laughter. \nBy the end of day two\, everyone is usually tired\, but more importantly\, they feel very proud of all they have accomplished. \nLunch Time – we take a 1-hour break \nQuitting Time – Expect to end the day between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm \nDay 3\nDAY THREE\nStart at 8:30am \nWhat to Expect on Day Three – It’s the last day and often times we will be finished mid-afternoon…but that is not always the case. \nOn day 3 we finish up the outsides and attend to those little details that some pieces have\, such as attaching double welt\, adding decorative tacks\, or hand stitching. \nWe may also address the unexpected details that a student might have decided to add to their piece. \nToday you leave with a piece you can be proud of! \nLunch Time – At 12:30 pm we take a 1-hour break \nQuitting Time – Expect to end the day no later than 4:00 pm \nTOOLS & SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS WORKSHOP\nToolsSuppliesTools\n\nA good pneumatic staple gun (watch video)\, hose\, and compressor with fittings (watch Video)\nOsborne 120 ½ Staple Puller\nWire/Side cutters\nMagnetic tack hammer\nWooden mallet\nRegulator – 12” none handle type\nWebbing stretcher – Goose Neck\nA good pair of scissors (SHARP) 10” to 12” and a small pair of scissors\nTape measure\nSoft cloth tape measure\nCurved needles size 6” and 3”\n6” straight needle (if chair has coil springs)\nTin Snips\nSchool Chalk\nMarking Pencil\nSharpie\nStool to sit on while you work(optional)\nWorkhorses – Pair of the same height download PDF of cut materials list\n\nDOWNLOAD THE TOOL AND SUPPLY LIST HERE \nSupplies\nYour list may vary depending on your chosen piece \n\n1 roll of upholstery Cotton – NOT Quilting cotton or batting\n1 ounce bonded Dacron 54″ or 30” W same yardage as your fabric -NOT Craft or quilting\nFoam depending on your piece\nStaples – Leg length 9/16”\, ⅜” and ¼”( if you have arm panels)\n½” Cardboard tack strip\n69 bonded nylon threads to match the fabric\nButton twine \nEdge roll’s ½” and 1 ¼” are what I use most often\nBurlap 5 yards\nJute webbing – red stripe\n5/32” Fiberflex Welt Cord (make your cording before the workshop)\nSpring-tying twine (ruby Italian jute or polyester)\nUpholstery tacks for coil spring tying (number 12 or 14 for springs)\nUpholstery Fabric (buy a couple of yards extra) – NO large repeats that require pattern matching or expensive fabrics for your first project\nCambric Dust Cover\nMuslin same yardage as your fabric\nCurve Ease\nMetal Tack Strips (4  – 30″ long)\n\nDOWNLOAD THE TOOL AND SUPPLY LIST HERE \nWhat people are saying about our workshops…\n\n“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.” \nHeather Taylor\, Owner\, Custom Textiles“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.”Julie Wood\, Owner\, The Leading Edge Drapery“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.”Linda\, Student\, Upton\, MALET’S LEARN TOGETHER. CLAIM YOUR SPOT NOW!\nRegistration OpenStart LearningBe Part Of Our Community \nUpholstery training experts\, guidance for all skill levels\, and learning that fits your schedule. Join our community and learn how to reupholster furniture today. \nBecome a Member
URL:https://kimsupholstery.com/event/3-day-small-chair-upholstery-workshop-traverse-city-mi/
LOCATION:Marcia Talicska\, 702 Monroe St.\, Traverse City\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:3-Day Small Chair Upholstery Workshop,Workshops
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