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Cheshire LEARN TO UPHOLSTER a Footstool Workshop for Beginners (1 Day) - Treat Yourself to a 'Me Day' and Learn the Basics of Upholstery With Us

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Cheshire LEARN TO UPHOLSTER a Footstool Workshop for Beginners (1 Day) - Treat Yourself to a 'Me Day' and Learn the Basics of Upholstery With Us

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 20th January 2022

£120

I'd love to welcome you to one of my one day (10 am to 3 pm) 'Upholstery Workshops' in a relaxed and friendly environment at the gorgeous Grappenhall Heyes Walled Garden, Warrington, Cheshire. Spend the day in the bright and airy schoolroom and glasshouse whilst looking out onto the spectacular gardens. On sunny days, we can get outside! Having taught the workshops for the past three years, the people who have attended previously have reported they don't just leave with a new skill, but they say they have enjoyed a...

I'd love to welcome you to one of my one day (10 am to 3 pm) 'Upholstery Workshops' in a relaxed and friendly environment at the gorgeous Grappenhall Heyes Walled...

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Lancashire LEARN TO UPHOLSTER a Footstool Workshop for Beginners (1 Day) - Treat Yourself to a 'Me Day' and Learn the Basics of Upholstery With Us

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Lancashire LEARN TO UPHOLSTER a Footstool Workshop for Beginners (1 Day) - Treat Yourself to a 'Me Day' and Learn the Basics of Upholstery With Us

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 22nd January 2022

£120

I'd love to welcome you to one of my one day (10 am to 3 pm) 'Upholstery Workshops' in a relaxed and friendly environment in the picturesque village of Billinge, Lancashire. Having taught the workshops for the past three years, the people who have attended previously have reported they don't just leave with a new skill, but they say they have enjoyed a lovely day out from their busy lives and pressures (with lots of chats, laughs, coffee and cake!), they have met some lovely new friends, and more often...

I'd love to welcome you to one of my one day (10 am to 3 pm) 'Upholstery Workshops' in a relaxed and friendly environment in the picturesque village of Billinge,...

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Interior Design Course - five weeks

Live online course

- Next course on 8th February 2022

£150

Whether you want to re-design a room in your home or just want to dip a toe into the world of interior design, our courses and workshops aim to help you gain skills & confidence in tackling any interior design project. We will cover the Brief, Inspiration, Floorplanning, Moodboards, Colour Schemes, Lighting, Materials and Finishes. This LIVE online course is spread over five evenings. Every week you get an e-mail with additional working materials, suggestions for books and videos to help you understand the subject of interior design we discussed...

Whether you want to re-design a room in your home or just want to dip a toe into the world of interior design, our courses and workshops aim to help...

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Christmas interior design taster course - online

Live online course

- Next course on 11th December 2021

£35

Roaring fires, festive colours, cosy soft furnishings and dazzling decorations – there’s nothing like treating your house to a holiday makeover. Spruce up your space just in time for the festive season. In two hours, you’ll learn the key elements of design and pick up the skills, solutions, and inspiration you need to transform your home. I will contact you a few days before your course for any special design requests – that way, we can include some elements that are personal to you. With flexible morning, afternoon, evening and...

Roaring fires, festive colours, cosy soft furnishings and dazzling decorations – there’s nothing like treating your house to a holiday makeover. Spruce up your space just in time for the...

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Introduction to Frame Loom Weaving

In-person course

Hampshire - Next course on 11th December 2021

£85

Learn how to weave using a wooden frame loom. Students will learn how to make their own fabric, warp their own loom, finish and create their own woven wall-hanging or decorative fabric. The project will have a focus on texture, pattern and colour where all materials will be included. The workshop will run 10am-4pm. Meet the Tutor: Alice Hume is a Textile Artist who graduated from Winchester School of Art with a degree in Textile Design: Woven Textiles. She also had the opportunity to study Woven Design at the Swedish...

Learn how to weave using a wooden frame loom. Students will learn how to make their own fabric, warp their own loom, finish and create their own woven wall-hanging or...

Conscious Interior Decor; For holistic living

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Conscious Interior Decor; For holistic living

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 17th February 2022

£135

Royal college of Art Graduate Lucy Renshaw has 18 years experience in Interior Design and Colour. Lucy runs her holistic workshops and consultancy business in; interiors, colour therapy, upholstery and creative coaching from her 17th Century colourful home in the idillic Derbyshire Dales. From her beautiful studio, overlooking fields, she also hosts workshops for other practitioners based around her holistic values of: Reclaim, Seek, Remake...ranging from nature, cooking and well being. Conscious Interior Decor and Design: For holistic living: An inspirational workshop mixing both theory and practical activities, to inspire...

Royal college of Art Graduate Lucy Renshaw has 18 years experience in Interior Design and Colour. Lucy runs her holistic workshops and consultancy business in; interiors, colour therapy, upholstery and...

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Machine made lined curtains

In-person course

Greater Manchester - Next course on 6th December 2021

£120

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make soft furnishings to a professional standard. This workshop is suitable for students with minimal sewing experience. I will teach you all the skills necessary to construct lined curtains to a professional standard. You will learn: How to measure windows; How to construct curtains with a commercial heading tape attached; How to calculate your required fabric quantities when using both plain and patterned...

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make soft furnishings...

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Bespoke Interlined Curtains

In-person course

Greater Manchester - Next course on 6th December 2021

£175

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make bespoke soft furnishings to a professional standard. This workshop is more suitable for those with some sewing experience. You will learn how to produce professionally finished curtains, considered to be "high end" luxury. Following traditional techniques, they are predominantly hand sewn with weighted hems and mitred corners. The internal layer adds a sumptuous feel and appearance, whilst acting as an insulator. You...

I am City & Guilds trained and qualified in soft furnishing making and hold Level 3 Award in Education & Training. I will teach you how to make bespoke soft...

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Lampshade Workshop with Clare Cosens

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 22nd January 2022

£35

This workshop runs regularly throughout the year on a Saturday morning. Friday’s are also available for group bookings. Please enquire for alternative dates. I am an experienced surface pattern designer and fully qualified teacher with more than eight years experience. Join me and learn how to create your own Lampshade on this fabulous Workshop. You will leave having made a 30cm Drum lampshade. This workshop is suitable for beginners, all you need is to bring your own fabric...all other materials provided!

This workshop runs regularly throughout the year on a Saturday morning. Friday’s are also available for group bookings. Please enquire for alternative dates. I am an experienced surface pattern designer...

4 day course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

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4 day course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 29th April 2022

£520

Angie aims at this 4-day course to introduce new students to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers, in a happy balance between learning and enjoyment, so that you can go home and transform your homes. She has been teaching for nearly 18 years from her home just outside Matlock on the edge of the Peak District. There are 3 students on this 4-day course. The small student numbers mean that I can provide one to one tuition and a lot can therefore be achieved on...

Angie aims at this 4-day course to introduce new students to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers, in a happy balance between learning and enjoyment,...