LOCAL WORKSHOPSÂ
Imagine a one-on-one or a group experience with your friends learning to upholster a chair in my studio in Virginia City, NV
Taking bookings now for next year.
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Want personalised one on one or small group tuition?
My studio is located in historic downtown Virginia City, so this is a great opportunity to book a private "experience" and perhaps include your friends for a getaway and learn some upholstery skills while your at it.
VC is great location with plenty of accomodation options, things to do and see its a great way to learn a new skill and have some fun.
What you’ll learn (hands-on, step-by-step):
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Get personalised hands on tuition working on your supplied chair or Â
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Working with leather, cowhide, fringe, and decorative nails
What’s included:
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Private or small groupÂ
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Tools & most supplies on site (bring your piece or have it shipped in).Â
- Foam and fabrics/leathers/hides are additional and to be purchased on the day - we have a few different selections (or you can bring your own)
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Clear checklists and take-home workbook so you can repeat the process at home
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Have your piece packaged up and shipped home if you are flying in.
What’s NOT included:
- Chair repairs and restoration - if you are bringing a piece it must be torn down, repaired and refinished. But dont worry we have your back, when you book your spot you will receive a link to some tutorials on how to complete those tasks.
- Foam and fabrics/leathers/hides are additional and are to be purchased on the day - we have a few different selections (or you can bring your own)
If you’ve spent hours pinning western-style chairs, this is where you stop scrolling and start building. You’ll head home with a finished piece and the confidence to do it again.
And when someone asks, “Where did you get that?”
You get to say, “I made it.”
Spots are limited. Purchase your spot below.
April 12, 2026
This workshop will be held at The Cowgirl Art Collective | Rusted Roan Studio in Virginia City, Nevada.
This workshop is a great introduction to upholstery.
I’ll walk you through every step, no fancy equipment or prior experience required.
You will leave with a completed bench and the confidence to continue your upholstery journey.
April 17-19, 2026
This workshop will be held at The Cowgirl Art Collective | Rusted Roan Studio in Virginia City, Nevada.
You will bring your own chair that has been torn down, repaired and refinished ready to upholster. But don't worry you will receive a Pre Workshop course that will provide you with tutorials on how to get your chair ready and the Getting Started in Western Upholstery Workbook you can download and bring with you.
Can't see a date that suits you?
We also have some dates left free for one and two day private and group workshops.
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1 Day Workshops
- Private or for groups of 2-5 people.Â
- Booked as one group, total calculated at checkout
- Bring your project or have it shipped in
- Â Suitable for benches, slip seats, dining chairs, footstools
- Great accomodation, food and attractions in town
2 Day Workshops
- For groups of 2-5 people.Â
- Booked as one group, total calculated at checkout
- Bring your project or have it shipped in
- Suitable for simple chairs such as parsons, carver
- Great accomodation, food and attractions in town
* when you click on Book Now you will be taken to a calendar and you can check available dates and confirm if any available dates suit.
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