PAAS Upholstery Class

PAAS Upholstery Class

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Palo Alto Adult School's Upholstery Class teaches students the craft of upholstery. It is a hands o The upholstery program recently celebrated it's 75th year.

Palo Alto Adult School was established by the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) in 1921. Old World skills are employed preserving the artform of upholstery. Class is taught by three teachers bringing a wealth of information and skill. All three instructors have themselves been students at PAAS. Many beloved instructors have left their indelible marks with the class. Students learn the evol

Photos from PAAS Upholstery Class's post 09/27/2016

Kathleen's summer break

Tying horsehair for an inside curve. 09/25/2016

Helen did a great job with this barrel chair.

Vicky's Victorian settee restoration 09/25/2016

Stay tuned for more pictures of this miraculous achievement.

Maddie's latest linen creation. 09/25/2016

Beatuifully matched prints!

Cocoa and Cream polka dot beauty 09/25/2016
Heidi's pair of elephants. 09/25/2016

These pieces are huge and make wonderful little trampolines!

Victorian slipper chair 09/25/2016

Note the use of dried reeds as a base material in lieu of horse/hog hair. You never know what is lurking underneath!

Marshal units as a core for a cotton filled semi attached cushion 09/25/2016

A solid 15 lbs wrapped like a burrito

Maya's converted wingback 09/25/2016

This frame was reconstructed to create a new shape.

Photos from PAAS Upholstery Class's post 07/28/2016

Triple welt cord!

Photos from PAAS Upholstery Class's post 07/28/2016

Fantastic first project!

Mobile uploads 09/16/2015

Running strong since 1910.

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Palo Alto, CA
94301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 2:30pm
Thursday 9am - 2:30pm