Upholstery camp lite!
Save $1,000 with this 3 day camp option...
If the ALL Inclusive Weekend Retreat was a little too pricey for you, may I suggest LITE Camp? It’s still 3 FULL DAYS of upholstery and furniture restoration workshops, but without as many bells and whistles. You will still enjoy having all of your meals and materials covered, and it is still bring a friend FREE!
⭐ 700+ students trained | No experience needed | All tools & materials included
BRING YOUR FRIEND FREE!
What You'll Make
Bring your own project, or we will provide one for you. Whether you’re a total beginner or already crafty, you’ll learn every step of the upholstery and restoration process… from stripping and padding to fabric layout and finishing details. You’ll work alongside a supportive community of makers, learning not just from your own project, but from everyone else’s as well.
What's Included
Everything you need is here… just bring your project.
- Full studio access for 3 days
- All of your meals
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Access to all tools + equipment
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Table space + foam, batting, fabric and supplies
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Step-by-step guidance
UPHOLSTERY CAMP LITE
Upholstery Camp LITE is a 3-day immersive workshop designed for people who want the full upholstery camp experience — just without the overnight lodging and field trips. You bring yourself (and a friend for free!), and we’ll handle the instruction, tools, materials, workspace, and meals.
Whether you’re brand new to upholstery or already deep in your furniture era, LITE gives you everything you need to learn, make, and finish a real furniture project with guidance from professional instructors inside our fully equipped design studio.
No experience required. No lugging tools. No figuring out where to buy foam. Just show up, learn, create, and eat delicious local food with cool people who also think reupholstery is weirdly fun.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Over three full workshop days you’ll:
- Strip, rebuild, and reupholster your chosen project
- Learn foundational upholstery techniques step-by-step
- Ask questions, get feedback, and troubleshoot in real time
- Use professional studio tools, machines, and materials
- Connect with other furniture nerds and makers
- Go home with a transformed piece and new skills for life
Total instruction time: 27 hours
WHAT’S INCLUDED
🧰 Tools & Equipment
All studio tools, machines, fasteners, foam, needles, and supplies etc…
📦 Materials & Foam
We stock everything you’ll need for the inside of your piece, plus fabric discounts if you want to buy from our stash.
🍽️ Meals & Snacks
Daily breakfast + delivered lunch and dinner + coffee/tea snack bar
🎓 Instruction & Support
Professional instructor + volunteers + one-on-one help as needed
👯♀️ Bring a Friend FREE
Every seat includes a free companion seat — because everything is easier with 4 hands.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
🏨 Lodging
This is a commuter-friendly version — stay wherever you like… Hotel, Airbnb, friend’s couch, or head home each night. There are several reputable hotels nearby, and we are just off the expressway.
WHO THIS IS FOR
Upholstery Camp LITE is perfect for:
✔ Locals
✔ Commuters
✔ Budget-conscious travelers
✔ People who love learning new skills
✔ Furniture flippers + DIY’ers + interior people
✔ Anyone who’s been upholstery-curious but intimidated
PROJECT COMPLETION
Most campers finish their project during camp — but everyone learns at their own pace. If you need more time, we’ll support you through the finish line with 30 days of virtual Upholstery Club access, totally free.
PHYSICAL READINESS
Upholstery is hands-on and includes lifting, pulling, stapling, standing, and the occasional wrestling match with a stubborn chair. If you have physical limitations, message us before booking so we can make sure this weekend will feel good for your body.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring:
👚 comfortable clothes you can move in
🥾 closed-toe/hard-soled shoes
🧤 gloves & goggles if you prefer to wear them
🪑 your project (we’ll guide you beforehand on what works best)
CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Cancel before 90 days — 75% refund
Cancel before 60 days — 50% refund
Cancel before 30 days — 25% refund
Less than 30 days — no refunds
Tickets can be transferred to another person anytime for free with written consent from all parties.
THE VIBE
The vibe is:
supportive, empowering, skill-building, a little chaotic, and extremely satisfying. You’ll leave with new skills, new friends, and a piece of furniture you’ll brag about forever.
Total Beginners
You can do this with absolutely NO experience. You’ll learn to measure, sew, and apply all of your materials. If there are areas you are uncomfortable with learning due to complexity, we can work to simplify the construction of your project to help you build confidence in your skills. You don’t have to learn everything at once.
Furniture Flippers
If you’re already into furniture flipping, but haven’t explored the upholstery side, it’s time to think about adding it to your skillset! There is a severe need for more skilled trades people in this industry, and there’s plenty of work out here for all of us. We’ll talk shop while you’re here and about how it can add to your revenue.
DIY'ers Leveling Up
My sustainability girlies know, they just don’t make em like they used to. Buying new has it’s own ethical concerns, but on top of that, modern furniture is designed for obsolescence. It starts to fail well within the first 5 years. You are investing in the future and in our planet when you find more use for old things. This weekend is a fun opportunity to explore your creative side and make yourself something nice. Maybe even explore it professionally?
Sewists & Quilters Wanting a New Challenge
You would be surprised just how adjacent sewing and quilting is to this craft. The attention to detail, and tailoring a style to fit a shapely frame. It’s every bit as fun as all of those things. Better yet, bring your quilts and create something with a personal touch.
People Who Want a Fun, Hands-On Weekend with Friends
You don’t even have to be INTO upholstery and furniture restoration to enjoy a weekend like this. My design studio is the perfect creative getaway for you and a friend to enjoy a unique experience where you don’t have to worry about preparing meals or finding touristy things to do. It’s genuinely a very fun experience. You should try it 😉
Sewists & Quilters Wanting a New Challenge
You would be surprised just how adjacent sewing and quilting is to this craft. The attention to detail, and tailoring a style to fit a shapely frame. It’s every bit as fun as all of those things. Better yet, bring your quilts and create something with a personal touch.
BUT WAIT... THERE'S MORE!
Sewing and Quilt Expo Tour!
This year I am excited to announce that I will be teaching weekend classes at the Sewing and Quilt Expo! There are 9 stops on the tour and we are aiming to hit every city. Registration begins soon for the earlier dates, so keep an eye out to reserve your spot!
Atlanta - Duluth, GA
March 12 – 14 – GET TICKETS
Lakeland, FL
March 19 – 21, 2026 – GET TICKETS
Cleveland - Akron, OH
April 23 – 25 – GET TICKETS
Dallas - Irving, TX
July 30 – Aug. 1 – GET TICKETS
Kansas City - Overland Park, KS
Aug. 6 – 8 – GET TICKETS
Nashville - Lebanon, TN
Oct. 1 – 3 – GET TICKETS
Fredericksburg, VA
Sept. 24 – 26 – GET TICKETS
Cincinnati - Sharonville, OH
Oct. 15 – 17 – GET TICKETS
Detroit - Novi, MI
November 5 – 7 – GET TICKETS
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Ready to invest in yourself? Whether you’re looking to spruce up your space with that project you rescued from the trash, or you’re looking to build skills that can add o your income, my Weekend Camp Experiences are worth the investment of your time and energy. Designing and building projects with your own hands, and learning how to use tooks and build skills that may have always intimidated you is extremely empowering in itself, and sometimes, you can use a weekend with a house full of your peers to bring it out of you. Book your spot now!