Upholstery Workshops & Education
We are no longer offering upholstery classes at our workshop (as of Sept 1, 2023). We hope that the following education resources will help you find what you’re looking for.
National Upholstery Association’s Educator lists:
- Member Educators support not just their students, but have also made a commitment to support the industry and the NUA (and are thus highly recommended).
- There are non-member educators who are well versed with plenty of experience – that list can be found here.
Our educational videos can be found here and on the Natural Upholstery YouTube channel.
The Workroom Channel offers excellent online courses with Cynthia Bleskachek
Where to Buy Natural Upholstery Materials
See a list of vendors of healthy natural materials, including natural latex foam, wool batting, cotton batting, and various other natural fibers and fabrics – many with GOTS, GOLS or OekoTex certifications.
Hemp (or Linen) for Upholstery
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