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Events for all NUA events are displayed in the calendar below. Members can view events not available to public. 

If you are an Industry Partner, you can advertise up to 6 trade show appearances/events on the calendar each year. If you are an Educator member, you can advertise up to 12 classes on the calendar each year. To add events, contact us

Upcoming events

    • March 25, 2023
    • March 26, 2023
    • Macungie PA

    2-Day French Mattress Cushion Workshop with kim's upholstery

    March 25 & 26, 2023

    Click here for registration and full details!

    Attend this two-day french mattress cushion workshop for only $550 (the workshop fee includes 2 days of instruction and the fillings for one of the cushions.)

    In this workshop, all students will need to supply their own fabrics and one piece of foam. We will be making two french mattress cushions 20″ x 20″ x 4″. You will also need decorative stitching thread, tools, and a portable sewing machine. I will email you a list of fabric yardage, supplies, and tools required once you’ve registered for the workshop. You will learn fabrication techniques for a french mattress cushion with two types of fillings. This payment is to hold your spot and is non-refundable.

    Expect to learn new techniques, acquire new skills, and have fun!

    • April 11, 2023
    • 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Join Jonathan Bennett as he describes his own experience and strategy to a profitable workroom. He tackles the basics such as factoring in overhead and supply costs, as well as paying your employees. Jonathan's thought provoking presentation will encourage you to analyze your own pricing and management strategy.

    Jonathan Bennett

    Jonathan Bennett earned a BFA in Fashion Design from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA and taught in the Fashion Design Department for 13 years directly following graduation. He has worked in the interior design workroom and upholstery industries, in various capacities, for 25 years. In September 2019, Jonathan opened Unsprung Upholstery, offering residential and commercial reupholstery, as well as custom builds, slipcovers and more. He currently employs 10 craftspeople in his shop, including two apprentices.

    • April 20, 2023
    • 9:00 AM (MDT)
    • April 22, 2023
    • 5:00 PM (MDT)
    • Castle Rock, Colorado

    Castle Rock, Colorado 3-Day Leather Upholstery Workshop with Rhonda Shanahan at The Whimsical Chair. Registration Limited!

    I will be teaching a 3-day leather workshop April 20-22, 2023 in my Castle Rock workshop. If you’ve been wanting to add leather to your upholstery skills this is the workshop for you. This class is limited to 4 students for individual attention.

    For more information about this workshop and how to register, click here:

    3 Day Leather Upholstery Workshop


    • April 21, 2023
    • April 23, 2023
    • Ashfield, MA

    3-day Small Chair Upholstery Workshop with kim's upholstery

    APRIL 21-23, 2023.

    Click here for registration and full details!

    This hands-on chair upholstery workshop is packed full of learning opportunities. Learn how to reupholster a chair while working on your own project. These workshops are specifically designed to help beginners and more advanced upholsterers learn how to reupholster a bare chair frame and hone their skills.

    Whether a DIYer, a beginner, or a more advanced upholsterer, you will be taking away a lot of new knowledge and confidence. We limit the class size to only 6 students, which means you will have one-on-one instruction. By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished piece to be proud of.

    Expect to learn new techniques, acquire new skills, and have fun!

    • May 03, 2023
    • May 04, 2023
    • Fort Wayne, IN

    4th Annual Upholstery MeetUp produced by kim's upholstery – Fort Wayne IN

    Click here for registration and full details!

    Hosted by Kim's Upholstery, 4th Annual Upholstery MeetUp is an event not to be missed. You’ve heard all the great reviews after the last upholstery MeetUps and this one is going to be equally as fabulous!

    The 2023 Annual Upholstery MeetUp does require you to register and has a non-refundable fee of $149 which includes a full-day program and lunch on 5/4/2023 at the Grand Fort Wayne Convention Center. Once registered for this event you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the room block at Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center which offers a special discounted room block.  The hotel is located right next door to the Grand Wayne Convention Center. You will find a parking garage across the street which does have a daily rate.

    #UpholsteryMeetUp2023

    • June 09, 2023
    • June 11, 2023
    • Chillicothe OH

    3-day Small Chair Upholstery Workshop with kim's upholstery 

    June 16-18, 2023.

    Click here for registration and full details!

    This hands-on chair upholstery workshop is packed full of learning opportunities. Learn how to reupholster a chair while working on your own project. These workshops are specifically designed to help beginners and more advanced upholsterers learn how to reupholster a bare chair frame and hone their skills.

    Whether a DIYer, a beginner, or a more advanced upholsterer, you will be taking away a lot of new knowledge and confidence. We limit the class size to only 6 students, which means you will have one-on-one instruction. By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished piece to be proud of.

    Expect to learn new techniques, acquire new skills, and have fun!

    • June 09, 2023
    • 9:00 AM (MDT)
    • June 10, 2023
    • 5:00 PM (MDT)

    This is a 2-day open in-person workshop with Rhonda Shanahan June 9-10, 2023. Registration Limited!

         This class is great for students wanting to start or expand their upholstery skills. It is limited to 4 students for individual attention. You will be responsible for your project and all your supplies. I’ll have supplies at the workshop for purchase if needed. The piece must be approved before the class starts. You can bring your tools or use the tools I have in my workshop. I have several industrial sewing machines for students to use. I hope these workshops will help you move forward in your upholstery journey.

    For more information about the 2 day workshop and how to register, click here:

    The Whimsical Chair 2 Day Workshop

    • June 13, 2023
    • 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Fabricating Pillows With Laura Nelson

    Pillows make great add-on sales and are a perfect way to use left over fabric. Join Laura as she demonstrates how to measure for and fabricate many different types of pillows, how to determine finished sizes, and different closures. Types of pillows that will be covered include square, lumbar, bolster, ball, round knife edge, octahedron, and square star.


    Laura Nelson is the owner of Sew Nice, located in West Lafayette, IN. A 29-year veteran, she specializes in fabricating window treatments, slipcovers, bedding and pillows. Laura has taught classes for the WCAA Indiana Chapter, IWCE Construction Zone, and CWC. A WFCP Workroom and Color Specialist, Laura is also a member of the NUA and an active member of WCAA, currently the Vice President of the Indiana Chapter and recently stepped down as Secretary for WCAA National. She writes a monthly blog (www.sewnicecreations.com) and articles for Drapery 8, Design Digital Digest. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

    • July 19, 2023
    • (EDT)
    • July 20, 2023
    • (EDT)
    • Hickory Metro Convention Center


    The National Upholstery Association would like to personally invite you to be our guest at  Furniture Manufacturing Expo 2023!


    Use promo code NUA23 when registering online at www.FurnitureManufacturingExpo.com 

    for a Complimentary Exhibit Hall Badge On Us!

    Visit us at booth 1200



    Show Highlights:

    • 100+ Exhibitors & Brands showcasing their latest technology, innovative products, newest equipment, and more.
    • 2-day Educational Program offered in two tracks: Upholstery and Wood Working.
    • Introducing the Micro Plant! Located on the show floor, attendees can follow the path of a chair's construction from start to finish.

    Schedule at a Glance:

    Wednesday, July 19, 2023

    10:00 am - 5:00 pm.............Exhibit Hall Opens

    11:00 am - 3:45 pm.............Educational Program

    10:00 am - 5:00 pm.............Micro Plant

    Thursday, July 20, 2023

    10:00 am - 4:00 pm.............Exhibit Hall Opens

    10:30 am - 2:15 pm.............Educational Program

    10:00 am - 4:00 pm.............Micro Plant

    • July 26, 2023
    • 9:00 AM (EDT)
    • July 28, 2023
    • 5:00 PM (EDT)
    • Tryon, North Carolina

    The Whimsical Chair is headed to Workroom Tech in Tryon, North Carolina. Registration Limited!

    I will be teaching a 3-day leather workshop July 26-28, 2023. If you’ve been wanting to add leather to your upholstery skills this is the workshop for you. This class is limited to 4 students for individual attention.

    For more information about this workshop and how to register, click here:

    The Whimsical Chair 3 Day Workshop


    • August 04, 2023
    • August 06, 2023
    • Sonora, TX

    3-day Small Chair Upholstery Workshop with kim's upholstery

    August 4-6, 2023.

    Click here for registration and full details!

    This hands-on chair upholstery workshop is packed full of learning opportunities. Learn how to reupholster a chair while working on your own project. These workshops are specifically designed to help beginners and more advanced upholsterers learn how to reupholster a bare chair frame and hone their skills.

    Whether a DIYer, a beginner, or a more advanced upholsterer, you will be taking away a lot of new knowledge and confidence. We limit the class size to only 6 students, which means you will have one-on-one instruction. By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished piece to be proud of.

    Expect to learn new techniques, acquire new skills, and have fun!

    • September 08, 2023
    • 9:00 AM (EDT)
    • September 10, 2023
    • 5:00 PM (EDT)
    • Chillicothe, Ohio

    Rhonda Shanahan of The Whimsical Chair will be teaching a 3-day leather workshop September 8-10, 2023, in Chillicothe, Ohio. If you’ve wanted to add leather to your upholstery skills, this is the workshop for you. This class is limited to 4 students for individual attention.

    For more information about this workshop and how to register, click here:

    3 DAY LEATHER UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP

    • September 12, 2023
    • 1:00 PM (EDT)
    • Zoom

    Webinar - Yoga for Upholsterers

    Discover the foundations of yoga so you can experience its transformational effects. Join Lisa Bohlin, Ph.D., RYT 500 in a session that will revitalize your body, relax your mind, and reduce stress with slow, gentle standing flows and floor poses to increase your strength and flexibility. You will also learn useful techniques to alleviate tension in the neck, shoulders, and low back, as well as moves to counteract pain and stiffness in the hands and wrists that can result from repetitive movements and overexertion on the job.

    Ideal for beginners of any age or physical condition or experienced students who want a relaxing, slower paced class.

    This webinar is only open to members. Members: check your email for the registration link. Non-members: Join the NUA today!

    Registration information for the webinars is emailed to members two weeks prior to the event. All webinars are hosted through Zoom, so members will need to download the Zoom client (free) to participate.

    Zoom allows participants to view the webinar as well as ask questions real-time. Each webinar is recorded and made available for members to view for at least one month after the original broadcast date.

    • September 22, 2023
    • September 24, 2023
    • Plymouth, MI

    3-day Small Chair Upholstery Workshop with Kim's Upholstery

    September 22-24, 2023.

    Click here for registration and full details!

    This hands-on chair upholstery workshop is packed full of learning opportunities. Learn how to reupholster a chair while working on your own project. These workshops are specifically designed to help beginners and more advanced upholsterers learn how to reupholster a bare chair frame and hone their skills.

    Whether a DIYer, a beginner, or a more advanced upholsterer, you will be taking away a lot of new knowledge and confidence. We limit the class size to only 6 students, which means you will have one-on-one instruction. By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished piece to be proud of.

    Expect to learn new techniques, acquire new skills, and have fun!

    • October 10, 2023
    • 1:00 PM (EDT)

    Custom linen slipcovers are more popular than ever. Each month, you can find multiple examples of expertly-crafted slipcover designs in bleached-white, natural, or colorfully printed linen gracing the pages of the most popular shelter magazines. Learn about how this natural fiber is processed for textiles and the long history of its use for slipcovers to protect upholstered furniture. You will be inspired to create classic details (like micro-cord, scalloped edges, ties, button closures, and short pleated ruffles) and learn techniques to minimize the challenges and highlight the beauty of linen fabric.

    Jeanelle Dech is president and co-founder of Adaptive Textiles, an innovative textile printing company in West Chester, PA. She is a friendly and engaging speaker, known for her entrepreneurial spirit, love of natural linen fabric, Fit-Like-a-Glove slipcovers, and workroom profitability training. In 2015 she launched The Workroom Marketplace (www.WorkroomMarketplace.com) and The Workroom Channel (www.TheWorkroomChannel.com), which hosts a series of online training programs for sewing professionals.  She is the creative energy behind The Workroom Channel’s METHOD SHARE series, REAL WORKROOM TOURS, the FLY ON THE WALL series, and countless other collaborative efforts serving the Custom Workroom Industry.

    • October 20, 2023
    • October 22, 2023
    • Sahuarita, AZ

    3-day Small Chair Upholstery Workshop with kim's upholstery

    october 20-22, 2023.

    Click here for registration and full details!

    This hands-on chair upholstery workshop is packed full of learning opportunities. Learn how to reupholster a chair while working on your own project. These workshops are specifically designed to help beginners and more advanced upholsterers learn how to reupholster a bare chair frame and hone their skills.

    Whether a DIYer, a beginner, or a more advanced upholsterer, you will be taking away a lot of new knowledge and confidence. We limit the class size to only 6 students, which means you will have one-on-one instruction. By the end of the workshop, you will have a finished piece to be proud of.

    Expect to learn new techniques, acquire new skills, and have fun!


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