Freestyle Upholstery
Work on your own project with on-hand guidance.
Come and work on your upholstery project on our two day workshop with on hand help from our teacher, Stuart.
Whether you’re still learning, or just need space and dedicated time to work on more complex items, come along and enjoy the group.
Location: Wilsford Village Hall, NG32 3PD
£195.00 for 2 days.
Cost of any materials used will be in addition.
Book your place on the next workshop.
Next Workshop: 18 & 19 January
2025 Dates: 12 & 13 April
Workshops start at 9.30am and run to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday, with an hour for lunch.
Tea & Coffee will be provided and bring your own lunch.
Location: Wilsford Village Hall, NG32 3PD
£295 for two days.
Book your place on the next workshop.
Introduction to Upholstery
Our two-day Introduction to Upholstery workshop is where your fun begins!
Designed to give you the basic skills and knowledge of traditional upholstery techniques.
You will:
- The different upholstery materials and tools you will use.
- How to fix Webbing, Fit and Tie Springs.
- Stuffing & Stitching Skills.
- How to fix your fabric and finishing techniques.
This course includes the use of a comprehensive tool kit and all materials, including a choice of top-quality fabrics.
If you would like to bring your own chair, then we would need to approve your choice beforehand, alternatively we will have a selection of suitable chairs to choose from.
Once you have completed the foundation workshop you will have the base skills and abilities to start our regular weekly classes, or go on to do our Progression workshop.
What's included:
You have the use of a comprehensive tool kit, all materials needed to complete your chair, including a choice of upholstery fabrics.
What to bring:
Bring your own chair, we need to check it’s suitable, but we have chairs you can choose from for an additional cost.
Progression Workshop
Our two-day Progression workshop is where your fun continues. Designed to build on your skills and knowledge learnt from the Introduction to Upholstery Workshop. This workshop adds to your understanding of traditional upholstery techniques and the freedom to choose a more technically challenging project.
You will learn:
- Double stuffing techniques.
- How to construct arms and back elements of a chair.
- Advanced structural stitching and finishing methods.
What’s included:
You have the use of a comprehensive tool kit, all materials needed to work on your chair.
What you need:
You will need to bring your own project chair, or we can help you source something suitable.
Next Workshop: 7 & 8 December 2024
2025 Dates: 15 & 16 February / 7 & 8 June
Courses will start at 9.30am and run to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday with an hour for lunch.
Tea & Coffee will be provided and bring your own lunch.
Location: Wilsford Village Hall, NG32 3PD
£295 for two days.
Book your place on the next workshop.
Next Workshop: 9 November 2024
2025 Dates: 1 February 2025, 1 May 2025
Workshops start at 9.30am and run to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday, with an hour for lunch.
Tea & Coffee will be provided and bring your own lunch.
Location: Wilsford Village Hall, NG32 3PD
£165 for one day.
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Dining Chair Makeover
Give your dining chairs a fabulous makeover with our one day upholstery workshop. Designed to give you basic skills to recover modern, foam padded dining chair seats. Our workshop allows for you to work on up to four seat pads.
You will learn:
- How to improve or replace your foam.
- How to use a staple gun safely and effectively.
- How to apply and fix your fabric and bottom cloth.
What’s included:
Use of a comprehensive tool kit, all materials needed to complete four foam padded dining chair pads, including a choice of upholstery fabrics from our store.
What you need:
Just bring your seat pads, most are easily removed. It’s best to strip the old covers ready, time spent stripping will reduce productive time. You may not complete all your seats, however you get everything needed to finish your project with what you’ve learnt.
Upholstery Immersion
Next Dates: 1-5 March 2025
Designed for the more advanced student, we offer a five day, week-long workshop.
Bring along your larger pieces, like wing back chairs or a chaise longue.
Spend five days immersing yourself to focus on a project with expert advice and guidance on hand.
Please contact us for more details.
Sewing Machine Essentials
Get to know your sewing machine.
This workshop is designed to dovetail with our ongoing upholstery classes. See the Sewing Machine Workshops page for more info on schedule.
Modern sewing machines have many functions which we can often overlook or not even know they're there.
Become best friends with your sewing machine and understand how to maximise its functionality, particularly in relation to upholstery.
Fabric & Finishes
How to select the right fabric for your project.
Fabrics can give a tired looking item a complete new lease of life. However, it's not just as straightforward as seeing something you like.
Some fabrics aren't appropriate for upholstery; they may wear quickly or have a weave that wont work when moulded. Some fabrics can be difficult to align and even sew.
We can provide help and advice on choosing the right fabric for your item and can even advise on colour combinations, including paint for the woodwork.
This half-day workshop will provide you with all you need to select the best fabric for your project.
Next Workshop: Please message for further info.
Your tutor will be Louise Boulton, an experienced caning specialist.
Workshops start at 9.30am and run to 4.30pm Saturday and Sunday, with an hour for lunch.
Tea & Coffee will be provided and bring your own lunch.
Location: Wilsford Village Hall, NG32 3PD
£235 for two days.
Book your place on the next workshop.
Traditional Chair Caning
Learn this traditional art
This traditional form of decorative weaving has been around for hundreds of years and is an art form in itself. Our two day weekend workshop is designed to enable you to breath new life into tired and damaged caned or rattan furniture.
This workshop is ideally suited to someone who has an interest in learning traditional crafts, someone who enjoys the satisfaction of saving and restoring furniture.
You will learn:
- Choosing the right chairs to buy.
- The tools you need.
- Step by step, easy to follow instructions.
What to will need to bring:
- A suitable chair with a single caned seat panel (stripped of the old caning).
- A notebook and pen for taking your own notes, though worksheets will be provided.
- Lunch
All the necessary materials to cane your chair are provided, including cane and golf tees (yes you read correctly!).
Workshops are limited to 4 participants is to ensure each student gets the help and attention needed they get the best from two days.
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