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evening and day time classes in traditional upholstery
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Traditional Upholstery Courses Course Content B&B accommodation Booking Form Terms and Conditions Our Upholstery courses teach traditional upholstery skills and techniques in a relaxed and friendly environment. Beginners are welcome, as well as those with some experience in upholstery. You can learn all the skills needed to repair and re-upholster furniture; from stripping down to the frame, repairing any wobbly legs, attaching new webbing, tying on seat springs, learning how to make knots such as clove hitch, locking back stitch and slip knots, whipping cane to the seat edge springs, attaching the first and second stuffing (coir and hair), stuffing ties, regulating the stuffing, applying hessian, scrim and cotton wadding, stitching an edge roll, hand stitching, blind stitching, through stuffing ties, making single and double piping, measuring, cutting and fitting calico and the final covering. Possible projects include making a drop in seat, deep-buttoning, pin cushion seat, overstuffed seat, overstuffed chair with springs, deep buttoned stool, footstool, recover an armchair, French polishing and more. Your project must of course not to too demanding than the time allowed; but our one-week courses can be repeated if you find you need more time. We run courses throughout the year. The one-week course (Monday to Friday) is suggested as the minimum to make substantial progress, but you can attend by the day or part-week by arrangement. We up to six students on a course, with two tutors, ensuring plenty of individual help is available. Informal teaching is our method; often you will gather round to watch a technique being demonstrated on your own or another student's work, or listen to an explanation of how and why something is done. The tutors will give individual help, advice and hands-on demonstrations as you progress with your work. You are encouraged to use a camera and notebook to record everything you do - very valuable to refer to later on. Many students like to bring a piece of furniture to re-upholster, that they already own, but others come simply to learn skills and techniques - we cater for both. If you have a piece that you want to work on, please discuss with us first to make sure that what you want to do is realistic in the time available. We can provide you with a simple framed stool and all materials if you do not have a suitable work piece. This is an ideal project for a beginner. On our traditional upholstery course you will learn some of the following. Not every technique can be covered in a short course, but you can choose particular skills that apply to your piece of work. When arranging your course, please discuss with us in detail exactly what you hope to achieve and we will endeavour to plan your time as well as possible: health and safety overview of tools and materials stripping back to the frame use of webbing, springs, hessian, lashing down, first and second stuffings, wadding forming edge-rolls, bridles, use of calico knots and stitches tacking down, making corners, stitching an edge, pleating attaching new coverings and trimmings deep buttoning French polishing (Modern Upholstery Techniques: Although most students want to master the age-old traditional skills, we can, on request, also teach you modern procedures such as use and cutting foam, basic sewing machine skills, piping, etc.) Bed & Breakfast Accommodation (on our Links page) Booking Form (please print and post, or scan and email to us)
I agree to follow all health and safety instructions provided by the tutors, to wear suitable clothing, hard footwear, an apron and any personal protection equipment provided. I will keep my work areas clear and safe and report any problems to the tutors immediately. I will only use tools (both hand and machine) after receiving instruction from the tutors. I will leave the building immediately in the event of a fire alarm sounding. I understand that working with furniture will involve moving, lifting, carrying, and I confirm that the piece I bring to work on is suitable for my degree of physical strength and fitness. I understand that all personal possessions including my own tools and materials, are brought at my own risk. I will inform tutors of any special needs or requirements I may have before the course commences. Course fees are payable as a 25% deposit at the time of booking, with the balance due three weeks prior to the start of the course. Your deposit will be refunded if you cancel up to six weeks prior to the start of the course. If we cancel your course, you will be offered a full refund or alterative dates.
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