Upholstery 101

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 02:30 am UTC+13:00

22A Taylor St, Cambridge 3434, New Zealand | Cambridge

Waip\u0101 District Council
Publisher/HostWaipā District Council
Upholstery 101
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Ready to bring some new life to your furniture? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of upholstery and how to repair or refresh a simple chair or stool.
With expert guidance from Helen from Heritage Trading it will be a fun afternoon of creativity, learning practical skills, and walking away feeling proud of your refreshed piece of furniture.
This small-group workshop is beginner-friendly, so no prior upholstery experience is needed - just a willingness to roll up your sleeves and have fun!
What’s included:
- all essential upholstery tools and some materials (including buttons if required)
- expert tips
- morning tea
Please bring:
- your piece of furniture (a simple chair such as dining chair, footstool, or similar)
- fabric you’d like to use for the project - good quality upholstery - fabric is best, as it is heavier than clothing fabric and can withstand the wear and tear.
Before the workshop:
- strip your item of any old fabric and remove staples or nails as much as possible.
- keep foam or wadding underneath
- bring the old fabric, as you can use this as a pattern
- if you are painting your piece, make sure it’s fully cured beforehand
If you have any questions, please contact Helen at [email protected]
This event is suitable for ages 18+.
Tickets are $30. Purchase: bit.ly/45Z6xD3
This event is part of the Cambridge Autumn Festival and is brought to you by Waipā District Council. Events are funded from the Government’s Waste Disposal Levy, helping councils run projects that encourage reducing waste.
Check out all the exciting events we have planned for Repair Revolution Waipā this year: waipadc.govt.nz/wasteminevents
Please be advised that photographs and videos may be taken at the event and may be used for publicity purposes.
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