I think I know everything. But between you and I, I don’t. Here are some DIY courses offered in and around NYC. Not just home improvements, but fun, creative stuff as well!
Learn to upholster at Furniture Joint. Downtown, NYC. The whole reason behind this post. I keep buying “bargain” antiques that need reupholstering. No longer a bargain after bringing it to a pro. I MUST learn to do it myself or stop the purchasing addiction.
Venetian Plaster classes from Stuccolustre in Yonkers. I wish someone could just teach me the art of taping a joint. Plaster and skimcoat? That would be a dream. Would the Venetian Plaster technique cover all my flaws?
The art of blacksmithing in Florida, NY. Offered by The Center for Metal Arts. I just want to be able to say “Oh yeah, I’m a blacksmith.” This could actually come in handy to repair those rowhouse gates. A little iron working skills never hurt anyone.
Yestermorrow is a serious design/build school located in Vermont. Courses for the homeowner wanting to gain some knowledge and for professionals looking to build on their skills.
I came across this video series from Marc Adams School of Woodworking. For those who don’t have the time for scheduled classes.
None of these classes are inexpensive, but when you consider how much you’re saving in the long run by doing it yourself, it looks like a pretty good option.
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I’m doing a weekend at Yestermorrow later this month. I can’t wait!!
I’ve looked into classes at the Furniture Joint but they were quite pricey – at least to me and my cheapo ways. There’s a quilt shop in Woodside that’s supposed to do upholstery courses this spring.
I’d go to Yestermorrow if I could bring my dogs. (Don’t know if that’s an option. Haven’t checked yet.)
Hmm, Bed Stuy to Woodside is a schlepp. Am I more cheap or lazy?
Maybe they do classes at local colleges or the Learning Annex.
It’s not on their site (A Quilter’s Notion) yet but I called. They said they are definitely doing an upholstery course but haven’t scheduled it yet. I took a sewing class there, nice people – very low key. Here’s their url:
http://aquiltersnotion.com/index.html