National Upholstery Association

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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.

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Mastering Cornice Construction

When
November 12, 2024

1:00 PM

With Nancy Letts

Fabricating upholstered cornices can be quite profitable with the right know-how. In this comprehensive class, Nancy will show you how to measure for, construct, and upholster a cornice, using a single piece of fabric for the face and returns. You will learn about what materials to use, considerations for bay and corner windows, things to watch for when measuring, methods to lighten large cornices, how and when to hinge large cornices, pattern placement, and more.

Nancy Letts started Pine House Drapery in 2001 and brings over 50 years of sewing experience to provide window treatments, bedding, pillows, cushions, and slipcovers to interior designers in northern lower Michigan. In 2012, her drapery design was chosen for the Custom Home Furnishings Academy Alumni Showcase and was displayed at the International Window Coverings Expo in Chicago. Nancy taught seminars at Custom Workroom Conference for five years, starting at the first CWC in 2016, and has been teaching hands on classes at Workroom Tech since 2018. She has written articles for Drapery & Design Professional magazine and Drapery & Design Digital Digest, is a Contributing Partner at the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library, and a WCAA member.

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3D CAD Presentation on Designing Plywood Frames

When
December 10, 2024

1:00 PM

Presented by Lewis Mabon

Using 3D models and 2D drawings to demonstrate step-by-step process for designing plywood frames efficiently. The importance of starting correctly will be demonstrated, how to use scaled sketches to ensure frame stays within the upholstery goal. Best practices will be discussed, such as making the most robust models possible.

Lewis Mabon has been a member of the International Society of Furniture Designers since 1983. He has designed and engineered furniture for residential, contract, healthcare, and hospitality. He has received awards and patents for his designs. Also trained as a Master Upholsterer with extensive woodworking knowledge, Mabon often personally builds what he designs. He has given presentations on designing plywood furniture frames using 3D CAD since 2003 and currently works full time designing plywood frames using SolidWorks software for Flexsteel Furniture Industries.

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