Giving old armchairs new life – wallpapering course

Redesign, repair, and reupholster your favorite armchair! #UPCYCLING

Course information

Duration: 3 afternoons of 4 hours each
Time: from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Target group: 18 years and older
Previous knowledge: not required
Bring your own chair
Number of participants: max. 6 people
Cost: €280 per person (including consumables such as staples, glue, adhesive)
Location: Gemini Salzburg
Appointments: on request

Course description

In our upholstery course we give old armchairs a fresh style !
Together we will learn the basics of wallpapering: from dismantling (chipping) From upholstery and covering to new upholstery . Whether it's an heirloom or a flea market find – your project is the focus. This course teaches craft techniques, tips, and tricks for refurbishing furniture.

Contents of the course

The participants

• learn how to assemble an armchair and the correct steps for wallpapering
• dismantle old covers and prepare the substructure
• work with tools such as stapler, pliers, scissors, knives and spatulas
• add new upholstery layers (felt, foam, spring cores, etc.)
• reupholster the armchair with your desired fabric
• receive individual support for their projects

Material & Notes

✅ Consumables (staples, glue, adhesive, oils, etc.) are included in the course price. 🪡 Covers and upholstery materials such as fabric, felt, innersprings, or foam are to be brought along or can be purchased directly from us at cost price . After removing the old fabrics, the wooden parts may need to be glued and refurbished, which is included in the course fee to a lesser extent. For larger restoration projects, a fee for a professional workshop may apply. 🪑 Please bring your own chair (without electrical function, max. single piece size)!

Course objectives

✔ Learn the basics of wallpapering
✔ Work with craftsmanship and professional guidance
✔ Breathe new life into old furniture
✔ Design creatively & think resource-efficiently

Tip: Ideal for anyone who likes to create sustainably and with their own hands – and wants to take home a very personal piece of furniture.