Courses & Workshops
We run a wide rage of upholstery classes from 5 week courses to day workshops. We hope you find something that will inspire you.
5 Week Upholstery Class
Learn a new skill by upholstering a piece of your own furniture in a fun relaxed environment. We run these classes weekly during term time and classes are booked in blocks of five sessions of three hours each, giving a total of 15 hours per course block. Please click on Upcoming Courses for further details or feel free to email us.
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Gathered Lampshade Course
During this course you will learn how to create your own stunning gathered lampshade. Working on the frame provided you will learn how to bind the frame, measure and hand stitch the fabric into place. You will be shown how trim your shade to give a lovely professional finish.
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Box Cushion Workshop
The skill of creating a box cushion is an essential part of upholstery and once mastered it can be adapted for any chair, window seat or bench for your home or garden.
On our one-day course, you will be taught how to make and attach piping, how to insert a zip and create a professional finish to your box cushion. You will leave with your sample cushion and the confidence to create beautiful, bespoke box cushions.
You will need basic hand and machine sewing skills and an understanding of your sewing machine.
On the day, you should bring with you a packed lunch and drink, your sewing machine and a neutral sewing thread. All other materials are provided.
Duration 6. hrs (incl. 1/2 hour lunch break).
Please click on Upcoming Courses for further details or feel free to email us.
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