2025 Workshops Now Open!
The 2024 workshops went so well I’ve added new classes for 2025. I’ll be teaching in multiple locations. I’m offering workshops in my studio. I’ll be teaching at Workroom Tech https://www.workroomtech.com. I’m excited to announce that I’ll have classes in Castle Rock at Tri Arts Project https://triartsproject.org. My classes will be kept small for individual attention. Workshops for 2025 will include a variety of courses like; Lampshades, Tuffets, Poufs, French Mattress Cushion, Pillows, and Upholstery & Sewing Skills. Some project ideas for the 3-day open upholstery workshops include Dining Seats, an Ottoman, or an Occasional Chair. Of course, I’m offering the All About Leather and Leather Tufting workshops. If you want to know about new workshop offers, subscribe to my email list.
I started teaching workshops to share my love of upholstery. If you and 3 of your friends want to book a workshop together, I’m happy to accommodate you. We can pick a date that works for your group. Contact me for more information.
I have created an Amazon Storefront with the tools, supplies, and resources you might need for the below workshops. (I’m happy to help you find the right supplies for your workshop project.)
The Whimsical Chair 2025 Workshops
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2-Day Fabric/Leather Poufs Workshop Castle Rock, CO January 25 & 26, 2025 -
1 Day French Mattress Cushion Workshop Castle Rock, CO February 22, 2025 -
Lampshade Workshop at The Whimsical Chair in Castle Rock, CO March 8, 2025 -
2-Day Tufting Fabric/Leather Workshop Castle Rock, CO March 29 & 30, 2025 -
3-Day Open Upholstery Workshop Castle Rock, CO April 12-14, 2025 -
3-Day Leather Upholstery Workshop, Castle Rock, CO June 21-23, 2025
Castle Rock Studio Workshops
Upcoming
I will be at Workroom Tech in 2025!
The Whimsical Chair is headed to Workroom Tech in
Tryon, North Carolina!
Details coming soon.
Rhonda is thrilled to announce her return to Workroom Tech! She had such an incredible time during her last visit that she couldn’t resist returning. You can find all the wonderful classes at Workroom Tech here: https://www.workroomtech.com
Past Workshops
All About Leather
The first leather workshop was in April 2022, and we are so proud of the participants. Some of the leather skills they learned:
•How to measure & cut a hide for projects.
•How to vent leather.
•How to do topstitching.
•How to make leather buttons.
•How to make leather welt.
•How to make a leather pouf.
•How to make a leather zipper panel.
•How to make a leather cushion.
A big Thank you to https://www.crestleather.com/ for all their support. Having such beautiful hides allowed our class to dive in without fear. Never stop learning!
Tuffets
In February, we had our first workshop, and it was all about Tuffets! It’s incredible how many sewing and upholstery skills you can learn by making a tuffet.
• How to measure and cut foam and fabric for a perfect fit.
• How to make welt and buttons.
• How to sew welt and boxing on a round pattern.
• How to build a foundation with a wood base, foam and dacron.
• How to plan, drill and attach 4 feet.
• How to attach your finished cover to get a perfect fit
All excellent skills you can use for many future upholstery pieces.