WIN A FREE SPOT AT UPHOLSTERY CAMP!
Have you always wanted to come to Upholstery Camp but never have the funds? Now’s your chance to win a spot to be my assistant in class all weekend long! Over the summer I gave away a FREE spot to help me assist through camp, and it went so well, I decided to officially open up the contest to all of my followers. All you have to do is like, comment, and share the next 10 posts about Spooky Season Upholstery Camp on any one platform (pick one, Facebook or Instagram), and I will draw a winner from all eligible participants at random on 9/17/2023.
(see below for official contest rules and details)
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LullCo Weekend Retreat Social Media Contest Terms and Conditions
Introduction
By participating in LullCo, LLC’s Weekend Retreat Social Media Contest (the “Contest”), entrants agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. The Contest is open to all eligible participants as specified in the terms below. The Contest is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, any social media platform.
Eligibility
– Entrants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of entry.
– Entrants must be able to pay for their own travel accommodations to get themselves to The Newton of Ypsilanti
– Employees and immediate family members of LullCo, LLC are not eligible to participate.
Contest Period
The Contest begins on 8/30/2023 and ends on 09/17/2023.
How to Enter
– Participants must “Like” the ALL 10 designated Contest posts.
– Participants must “Comment” on ALL 10 designated Contest posts.
– Participants must “Share” ALL 10 designated Contest posts.
– A “Designated Contest Post” is any post that mentions the LullCo “Spooky Season Weekend Retreat” between 8/30/2023 and 9/17/2023
– Participants need to comment on ALL eligible posts on at least one platform (Facebook, or Instagram). There will be 10 posts in total. – Please do not split your engagement between platforms. Choose which one you will participate on, and stick with it!
– Designated posts will be marked at the top of each post with the following heading:
“UPHOLSTERY CAMP CONTEST | POST #/10”
Prize
One (1) winner will receive a free seat to act as Kymm’s assistant at this year’s Spooky Season Weekend Retreat scheduled for September 28, through October 2, 2023 at the historic Newton of Ypsilanti.
The prize includes:
– Thursday night Meet & Greet
– Field Trip to Discount Fabric Outlet
– 4 Nights stay
– Assisting for 24 hours of Upholstery
– Fundamental Workshops
– Prepared Meals by Chef Allison Anastasio
– Monday morning send off
– Special Guest presentations from Industry Experts
We will be booking the ENTIRE Newton House for this weekend. There are 5 standard beds total. 3 Air mattresses / Cots will be provided beyond the beds. The retreat is an intimate affair, so you will be sharing this space with all 8 guests and myself. You will not have your own private room. Guests are welcome and encouraged to share beds if they are comfortable and can work it out with each other, otherwise a comfortable cot will be provided if you need your own space.
Accommodations can be made for disabilities. Travel accommodations NOT included!
What you should know:
Upholstery is a very rigorous form of manual labor and does take a toll on your hands and body. If you have health issues that will be exacerbated by standing all day and pulling and lifting heavy things, this may not be the right weekend for you.
What you should bring:
Please be prepared with clothing and shoes that will be protective in the classroom. Layers for the weather, hard soled shoes to protect your feet from staples, gloves, masks, and goggles to protect your hands and face from sharp objects and furniture nastiness.
Winner Selection
The winner will be selected randomly on Monday, September 18 from all eligible participants, and will be notified via email within 24 hours. If the winner is unable to accept the prize, a new winner will be selected from the list of eligible participants.
General Rules
– No purchase is necessary to enter or win the Contest.
– LullCo, LLC reserves the right to disqualify any entrant found to be in violation of these Terms and Conditions.
– The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
– Entrants agree to the use of their name and likeness for promotional purposes, without additional compensation, except where prohibited by law.
Liability
LullCo, LLC is not responsible for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind arising from or in connection with the Contest or the prize awarded.
Governing Law
This Contest is governed by the laws of the state of Michigan.
Privacy
All personal information collected will be used solely for the purpose of administering the Contest and will not be shared with third parties.
UPHOLTERY RETREATS & PRIVATE PARTIES
THE NEWTON OF YPSILANTI
CURRENT WEEKEND RETREATS
PRIVATE PARTIES
UPHOLSTERY CAMP FOR ADULTS
Think of it as a vacation that is equal parts manual labor, and rest and relaxation. I host my Upholstery Retreats Locally at The Newton of Ypsilanti, a historic home in Ypsilanti, MI. Owner and Chef Allison Anastaso cares for us every morning and evening with gourmet meals and exquisite service at her beautifully restored bed and breakfast home. By day, we are working hard tearing apart our projects and rebuilding them to our specific vision. With field trips and guest speakers, this is the most productive vacation you may ever experience, and probably the only one that could potentially pay for itself! See what we got cookin’ from the link below.
Unlocking Upholstery: A Journey from Trash to Treasure, and the Untapped Potential of Maker Spaces
Imagine pulling a discarded piece of furniture from the trash, giving it a new life, and eventually transforming that act into a thriving business. That's how my journey in upholstery began, and it happened and was over so fast it nearly made my head spin. The road...
Summer Camp Re-Cap!
I cannot believe we have another Weekend Upholstery Retreat in the books! This trip was every bit as successful as the first! 9 women traveled to Ypsilanti, MI from 7 different stated to hang with me at the historic Newton of Ypsilanti for a weekend full of leisure...
PRIVATE PARTIES
Learning how to restore a chair or small project is the perfect experience for those looking to try new things. Sad because I live so far away and you can’t come to my classes? I do like to travel you know. I’m open to conversations with you or your local maker and upholstery shops to take this show on the road! Whatever your need, a private party may be the right solution for you.
HOW TO GET FREE UPHOLSTERY CLASSES
Students who wish to participate in the Sponsor a Student Program only have one requirement to be able to participate. You MUST have completed a project that was started in my class. That’s it! I make my classes Buy 3 get 1 Free so that you can focus your time and energy on getting through your first project, and provide you with FREE access to my private Facebook Group for virtual hands-on support at home for free.
HOW TO GET FREE UPHOLSTERY CLASSES
Students who wish to participate in the Sponsor a Student Program only have one requirement to be able to participate. You MUST have completed a project that was started in my class. That’s it! I make my classes Buy 3 get 1 Free so that you can focus your time and energy on getting through your first project, and provide you with FREE access to my private Facebook Group for virtual hands-on support at home for free.
HOW TO GET FREE UPHOLSTERY CLASSES
Students who wish to participate in the Sponsor a Student Program only have one requirement to be able to participate. You MUST have completed a project that was started in my class. That’s it! I make my classes Buy 3 get 1 Free so that you can focus your time and energy on getting through your first project, and provide you with FREE access to my private Facebook Group for virtual hands-on support at home for free.
ASK ME ANYTHING
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
I have an upholstery questions about spring chairs: can you replace traditional springs in a chair seat with zig zag springs? I do not know who to ask and I cannot seem to find the answer on the internet.
What a great question. I hope I can help. I think the biggest difference between sinuous springs (zig-zag) and coil springs, is the stress they put on your furniture frame. Zig-Zag springs are applied to your furniture from front to back. They have to be stretched...
If you don’t have all the tools for stretching and stapling of the fabric. Are the hobnails(right word?) rounded headed nails a good alternative?
Such a great question. A webbing stretcher is essentially a block of wood with pokey things on the end of it. You can make your own with a block of wood, and put your own pokey things in it. I had never heard of a hobnail before this question! A brad nailer works...
I am working on these chairs and wondering if I should replace the springs, I removed all the old fabric and batting, only thing left are the springs. Plan on replacing the bottom webbing to start then attempt the fabric recover.
Fun fact. Your final upholstery product will only ever last as long as the infrastructure. If the spring job is 50 years old, your new upholstery work is already 50 years old, and when the springs give, so will everything else. Spring tying can look intimidating, but...
DIY UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY AND RESTORATION
Become well-versed in the art and science of upholstery and furniture restoration. From choosing the right fabric and making repairs, to understanding the intricacies of restoration, we’ll dive deep into the know-how you need to revive and reimagine any piece.
CREATING UPHOLSTERY ESTIMATES FOR CIENTS
PROJECT INTAKE AND EVALUATION
FURNITURE REPAIR
Learn to tackle a wide range of common and not-so-common furniture problems. I’ll arm you with the most common repair techniques to ensure you can bring any piece back to its former glory.