Upholstery trade camp
Schedule
Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Lakeshore Village Artists Co-operative Inc. | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Bespoke Original Skills Studio
Upholstery Intensive: Weekend Trade Camp (Toronto)
Private Workshop Experience | Limited Spots
Sale: $2,700 CAD
Regular Price: $3,040 CAD
BRING A FRIEND FREE
Learn Upholstery the Right Way — In a Real Working Shop
The best way to actually learn upholstery is to immerse yourself in it.
Join Geneveene Louwe, Master Upholsterer (20+ years) for a 5-day intensive upholstery experience inside a professional working studio at the Lakeshore Artist Co-op in Toronto.
This is not a craft class.
This is real trade training.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
• Learn inside a real upholstery shop
• Work on your own furniture project
• Use professional tools and equipment
• Get hands-on guidance the entire time
• Learn techniques most shops no longer teach
BRING A FRIEND FREE
Work together, stay motivated, and complete your project faster.
Perfect for:
• friends
• partners
• parent + adult child
• creatives learning together
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
• Pre-Camp Zoom Strip Session
• 4 Days of Hands-On Training
• Foam + materials education (real vs cheap grades)
• Access to professional tools and machines
• Small group, high-attention training
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• full strip-down and rebuild
• foam selection + proper support
• fabric layout and cutting
• upholstery sewing techniques
• stapling + tensioning methods
• clean professional finishing
WHAT TO BRING
• your furniture project (chair, seat, or small piece)
• fabric (or purchase through us at trade pricing)
LOCATION
Lakeshore Artist Co-op
Toronto / Etobicoke
SAMPLE FLOW
Day 1 – Strip + prep
Day 2–3 – Build, sew, upholster
Day 4 – Finish + take home your piece
WHO THIS IS FOR
✔ Beginners who want to learn properly
✔ DIYers tired of guessing
✔ Creatives and makers
✔ Anyone wanting a real trade skill
IMPORTANT
Small group. Limited spots.
Once full, next intake may be months away.
BOOK YOUR SPOT
Visit:
or message directly to reserve.
Where is it happening?
Lakeshore Village Artists Co-operative Inc., 115 Birmingham Street, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 2889.68


















