Classes are for students 18+ unless otherwise noted.
Fees are for one adult and one child unless otherwise noted. Please register under adult’s name.
Classes for high school students
Do you have an upholstered chair that needs new life? Whether dog-damaged, cat-scratched, or just in need of a facelift, reupholster the piece yourself and be amazed at the transformation—and at how much fun the process can be. Led by a master upholsterer, we’ll cover old-school and modern methods and materials for antique, 20th century, and contemporary furniture. Learn to disassemble your piece then pad, cut, and apply fabric in a step-by-step approach. Small chairs, ottomans, or other small pieces only.
Tuition includes all basic upholstery materials, with the exception of Fabric & Cushions. Don’t have your own fabric? Fabrics are sold here at the shop through our fabric expert Mikayla Dows.
Tools: Limited number of tools are available at the shop, but please bring your own if you have them. Bring to first class: magnetic: tack hammer, wooden mallet, scissors, tape measure, flat screwdriver, and pliers.
Please note: Smaller chairs or ottomans are recommended for this class, particularly for beginners; large armchairs often take at least two full sessions of this course.
Furniture must be brought to and from class due to space limitations.
Visit upholsteryonbroadway.com.
Kevin Kennedy is Owner and Master Upholsterer at Upholstery on Broadway, in Arlington, MA. His expertise and mastery of his craft has made him a well known figure both in Arlington and in the field. He has a popular YouTube channel, Broadway Upholstery School, which has more than 20,000 subscribers.
Kevin Kennedy , Patrick Kennedy , Mikayla Dows
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