Home furnishings courses

Sub-categories: Lampshade making | Rug making | Soft furnishings (cushions, blinds & curtains)

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Home making and furnishing courses include curtain, cushion and blind making, interior design and rug making. Learn how to create a beautiful home on these courses that include anything from rug making to macrame light-pull making. Find your nearest by popping in your post code.

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Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

Derbyshire - Next course on 12th November 2019

Whether you want to upholster an old foot stall, recover and revise a lampshade and stand, use decoupage to create a quirky chest of drawers or desk, make a roman blind or simply learn to use a sewing machine....this is the workshop for you! Lucy has oodles of skills and ideas to inspire you! From decoupage, paint effects, fabric application and quirky design concepts, this workshop will give you the skills and inspiration to transform your interior product. As well as learning many skills and techniques from Lucy you will...

Get to know your sewing machine - 4 x workshops - Worcester

Get to know your sewing machine - 4 x workshops - Worcester

Worcestershire - Next course on 21st October 2019

Learn to sew - 4 complete beginners workshops, in Worcester or Cheltenham. This is where you will learn the basics of how to use your sewing machine and start your sewing journey. Week 1 - learning the basics of how your machine works Week 2 - make an envelope cushion with opening buttonhole and fabric covered buttons Week 3 - make a large tote bag with pockets Week 4 - make zipped and lined pouches All excellent quality fabrics are provided, and you will have written instructions plus a cushion...

Bespoke Interlined Curtains or Interlined Roman Blinds

Bespoke Interlined Curtains or Interlined Roman Blinds

Greater Manchester

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. These 2 workshops are more suitable for those with some sewing experience. Interlined Curtains 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...

Rag rug making workshops - Norfolk and Norwich

Rag rug making workshops - Norfolk and Norwich

Norfolk - Next course on 7th December 2019

Beginners rug making workshop at Cley Village Hall, Norfolk. Learn this traditional craft with Victoria Goulden, Norfolk rugmaker and teacher, begin creating rugs, mats, wallhangings, cushion covers, table runners, tea cosies and more from entirely recycled clothing. A hook is available to use and/or purchase on the day, bring fabrics and a good pair of scissors. For enquiries and to book, please get in touch using the 'Contact' form above.

Learn to make Roman blinds - Worcestershire

Learn to make Roman blinds - Worcestershire

Worcestershire - Next course on 10th November 2019

Learn to make a beautiful & professional roman blind. Furnish your home with style. Learn how to measure your window and calculate how much fabric you require. You will make a lined sample blind, we provide the fabric. Leave with a finished sample blind (minus the wooden doweling) and instructions to follow at home. Basic sewing skills required. For further details or to book, please contact Judi using the buttons above.

Upholstery skills - from basic to advanced, traditional and modern styles

Upholstery skills - from basic to advanced, traditional and modern styles

West Yorkshire - Next course on 11th November 2019

The course is taught by Jan and Angela; both are City and Guilds qualified and have previously taught upholstery and sewing for Kirklees College. Students work in small groups of mixed abilities and ages. New students are encouraged to begin with a small item of furniture such as a drop in seat, a small footstool, or even a headboard. All equipment is available to use, but students are welcome to bring their own tools if they prefer. Advice and teaching is very hands on and practical and students will learn...

Machine Made Lined Curtains or Lined Roman Blind

Machine Made Lined Curtains or Lined Roman Blind

Greater Manchester

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. These 2 workshops are suitable for students with minimal sewing experience. You can find further information on my website via the link above. Machine made lined curtains I will teach you all the skills necessary to construct lined curtains to a professional standard. You will learn how to make curtains with a commercial heading tape attached....

Upholstery classes at Sandra Fryer's Workshops

Upholstery classes at Sandra Fryer's Workshops

Students are the inspiration and focus of Sandra Fryer's Upholstery Workshops. The classes are flexible and friendly, and due to the small number attending you won't find yourself waiting too long for attention. Upholstery is a challenging but immensely rewarding craft to learn. A dining chair or footstool are ideal projects for a complete beginner but more ambitious projects can be attempted by those either with previous experience, or time to attend a series of classes. Lampshade Making courses also available. More details and available dates can be found on...

Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

Fabric printing & lampshade making workshop

Northamptonshire - Next course on 26th October 2019

Join designer & maker Ria Rich in her colourful studio situated on the beautiful Grand Union Canal in Braunston and create a fabulous lampshade to compliment your home. In this all day workshop you will learn various fabric printing techniques such stencils with screens, resists and stamps etc to create your design. A selection of fabrics will be available for you to experiment on which will then be used to cover and construct a 20cm drum lampshade which is yours to take home. There is a maximum of four students...

Long weekend in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers - only 3 students

Long weekend in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers - only 3 students

Derbyshire - Next course on 25th October 2019

Angie aims on 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 16 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...

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