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UP101-Professional Upholstery I

September 23, 2015 by Maxine Harper

6 Day Program This intensive course provides comprehensive training in the area of furniture upholstery. Students learn professional techniques and practices to establish an upholstery business or add the service to an existing workroom. The instructor shares trade secrets, tool and…

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UP100-Introduction to Walking Foot Sewing Machines

August 22, 2015 by Maxine Harper

1 Day Program Walking foot sewing machines are essential for professional upholstery, cushion and slipcover fabrication. Learn to properly thread the machine, change the bobbin and guide the fabric for comfortable sewing on this sometimes intimidating industrial machine. In addition to walking…

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Bay and Corner Window Workshop

July 29, 2015 by Maxine Harper

2 Day Program Discover how to measure and cut angled and mitered mount boards the way a carpenter does; by using a mathematical formula to make accurate cuts quick and easy. You will learn how projection will affect the finished size of…

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Professional Drapery Installation

May 26, 2015 by Maxine Harper

3Day Class Never be intimidated by installations again! Join Andy Nance as he shares more than twenty years experience installing residential window treatments. In a supportive, hands-on environment, students learn industry terminology, measuring techniques, fastening techniques, recommended tools and supplies, customer service,…

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Advanced Top Treatments

May 22, 2015 by Maxine Harper

5 Day Program Utilizing classic M’fay professional drapery workroom patterns, students learn all the necessary theory behind the timeless Kingston and Empire valances, eliminating all intimidation from these advanced treatments. Additionally, students will learn the step-by-step fabrication of the pickup valance, M’fay…

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Pelmet Workshop

March 29, 2015 by Maxine Harper

3 Day Program A pelmet is a top treatment made to look like a soft cornice but is rigid like a traditional cornice. No more wavy or flimsy top treatments! Joanna’s method of pelmet making involves using chipboard, an upholstery product that…

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Draping and Drafting Workshop

February 26, 2015 by Maxine Harper

3 Day Program This class focuses on the challenges of draping and drafting new and unique designs. Students will be presented a series of window treatment renderings from imaginary clients, and with guided instruction complete each step of the workroom fabrication process…

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Professional Pillow Fabrication

December 16, 2014 by Maxine Harper

3Day Class Beginning with pillow construction basics, students learn techniques for zipper insertion, button closures, pattern drafting and embellishment of high-end pillows. Students learn the step-by-step fabrication of the square, round, boxed, bolster and uniquely shaped pillows. Students create several samples demonstrating…

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SL301-Advanced Slipcover Workshop

November 26, 2014 by Maxine Harper

4 Day Program Prerequisite: SL101-201 or instructor recommendation Beginning with a self-assessment of slipcover challenges, further develop skills as a professional slipcover fabricator. Learn efficient methods for creating several styles of slipcover skirts including waterfall skirts, floor-length banded tailored skirts, and skirts…

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WT121-Working with Sheer Fabric

November 18, 2014 by Maxine Harper

1 Day Program Hours of this class are 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Join the fun while focusing on the specific challenges of working with sheer fabric. Students learn professional techniques for cutting and “tamingâ€ť sheers while creating a sheer pinch pleat…

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