Welcome to Studio 1867 – where our classes and workshops bring old world craftsmanship to your modern life. We specialize in hands-on learning, where you complete projects designed to improve your modern life. From slipcovers, to upholstery and specialty decor items, you can have something that is uniquely you. In an age where we are all bombarded with more of the same and pressure to conform, our private spaces can continue to reflect our deeper sensibilities of self. Learn something new, take home something meaningful and enjoy the community of fellow learners.
We’ve designed our classes to be taken as you need, rather than a long term commitment. That way you design the best course for your needs from the selection. Some courses build on the information of others so there are some which are prerequisite courses.
After you take a few minutes to look at the list of all that is coming, feel free to put yourself on our notification list if anything appeals to you.
We will have registrations and a schedule available by Jun 15th.
Reupholstery
- Introduction to Reupholstering – Prereq for ALL other upholstery courses
- Buying used Upholstered Furniture – Do’s and Don’ts
- Stripping Furniture and Pattern Making – Prereq for other upholstery courses
- Furniture Touchup and Repair
- Layout, Cutting & Sewing for Upholstery
- Dining Room Seat Upholstery
- Furniture Webbing & Springs
- Small – Open or No arms Chair Re-Upholstery
- Armchair Upholstery
- Decorative Nailing
Advanced Upholstery
- Working with Feather / Down – Ticking and Stuffings
- Working with Leather or Vinyl’s
- Button Tufting – Diamond or Square Patterns
- Complex Pattern Matching
- Stuffed Channel Backs
Cushions & Pillows
- Zippers, Piping and Topstitching for Cushions
- Simple Toss Cushions with or without Closures
- Outdoor Furniture Cushions – Fabric and Foam options
- Semi-Detached Cushions on Furniture / Ottomans
- Pillow Talk – Getting Creative with the Basic Toss Cushion
Slipcovers
- Shabby Chic Slipcovers – loose fit
- Tailored – Fully Fitted Slipcovers – alternate to upholstering
Bedrooms
- Bed Scarves & Duvet Covers
- Headboards – Build your own
- Playing with Trims – Pillows, Draperies, Bedding
Colour & Design
- Colour Smarts – Selecting Fabrics & Coordinates
- Natures Colourways – Working with Colour combinations from Photos / Artwork
- Design your own Fabric
- Printing on Fabric – Customizing your Décor
Custom Pieces
- Custom Lampshades
- Creating a Custom Bulletin or Pin Board
- Building a Storage Ottoman
- Upholstered Room Divider Screens
… and more to be added as interest grows