Anderson Ranch Arts Center Workshop Catalogs 2010-2014 | Page 34

Tina Ortman, Iron Frame

Reagan Furqueron, Wheel Box

Sam Maloof, Pedestal Table

July 15 - 26

July 29 - August 2

August 5 - 9

bulk, bulges & raw edges

Reagan Furqueron

of a pedestal table

Upholstery: 
Tina Ortman

SKILL LEVEL: Open to all
CONCEPT:  Upholstery is both an art form and
a practical skill. The aesthetics of fabric and
technical processes go hand-in-hand. The key
to any upholstery project is becoming familiar
with the tools, materials and logistics, and then
applying them to a personal vision. We upholster our own frame designs, renovating treasured heirlooms or tattered pieces diverted
from the landfill with just the right shape and
proportion.
MEDIA & TECHNIQUES:  Stretching webbing,
tying coil and No-Sag springs, and covering
with burlap. Padding with felt, cotton, foam
and dacron. Fabric layout, cutting and shaping.
Embellishing with buttons or nail-heads. We
learn sewing machine operation, making welt
cord, pillows and cushions.
ACTIVITIES: We start by webbing a seat frame
and weaving an eight-way, hand-tied web over
coil springs, then install No-Sag springs on the
backrest. We continue by covering and padding
those foundations until the laying-on of fabric.
A basic chair frame is provided. You may bring
your own frame design or old chair to tear apart
and make new