Upholstery courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Upholstery courses and workshops can transform your home and add to your comfort! Get to grips with coil springs, stapling, sewing and cutting. Learning upholstery could give you a hobby which will see you collecting and re-inventing furniture for the rest of your life! Create beautiful and unique pieces, meet like minded people and enjoy the learning process with one of our expert upholsterers and tutors.

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One day upholstery workshops to make a footstool or headboard

One day upholstery workshops to make a footstool or headboard

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 4th September 2021

Make your own footstool or headboard in just one day in the relaxed rural setting of the Lune Valley just south of Kirkby Lonsdale, on the border of the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District. Or bring a dining chair to re-cover if you prefer. All the upholstery workshops are guided by Sue Marsden. Sue is the owner of Tuffett and makes bespoke footstools for clients throughout the UK. She also teaches upholstery and runs weekly classes. These one-day classes are for those who live further away or who haven’t...

Make your own footstool or headboard in just one day in the relaxed rural setting of the Lune Valley just south of Kirkby Lonsdale, on the border of the Yorkshire...

Storage Crate Upholstery Workshop- 1 Day Workshop

Storage Crate Upholstery Workshop- 1 Day Workshop

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 5th August 2021

This is a one day workshop designed to give you an introduction to the craft. You will learn about the tools and materials needed for upholstery. The workshops are perfect if you want a taster into the world of upholstery. You will be taught how to make one of our stylish footstool storage crates. They are a multi-functional storage solution which can also be used as a seat. Our crates not only offer practical storage but are a perfect gift that can be cherished for years to come. Its uses...

This is a one day workshop designed to give you an introduction to the craft. You will learn about the tools and materials needed for upholstery. The workshops are perfect...

Chair makeover workshop by Little Gems Interiors

Chair makeover workshop by Little Gems Interiors

In-person course

Suffolk - Next course on 21st August 2021

This is a full days' course where you will learn how to reupholster a drop-in seat style chair (provided) using a beautiful fabric from our selection, as well as giving it your own style of chalk paint finish. All materials, including the chair are provided. At the end of this full day you will have some invaluable skills and a brand new chair. The cost of this full day workshop is £145 per person and includes all the materials you will need including the chair and fabric as well as...

This is a full days' course where you will learn how to reupholster a drop-in seat style chair (provided) using a beautiful fabric from our selection, as well as giving...

Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 15th September 2021

Whether you want to upholster an old footstool, 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 also...

Whether you want to upholster an old footstool, recover and revise a lampshade and stand, use decoupage to create a quirky chest of drawers or desk, make a roman blind...

Upholstery Workshop - learn to make and upholster a footstool in Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire - by The Boho Shed

Upholstery Workshop - learn to make and upholster a footstool in Grappenhall, Warrington, Cheshire - by The Boho Shed

In-person course

Cheshire - Next course on 17th August 2021

Hello, we hope you are all well and safe. We are delighted to announce we will be back up and running in the summer after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have been lifted and hope you will find our workshops a welcome delight after the very difficult times we have all had Learn the wonderful craft of upholstery (no previous experience needed) by making and upholstering a lovely footstool from scratch in one day to take home with you whilst making some new like minded friends in a relaxed, supportive and...

Hello, we hope you are all well and safe. We are delighted to announce we will be back up and running in the summer after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have...

2 day upholstery course in York City Centre

2 day upholstery course in York City Centre

In-person course

North Yorkshire - Next course on 5th August 2021

Learn to upholster a dining or bedroom chair, using age old upholstery techniques: webbing, stuffing, stitching the seat pad into shape, tensioning of fabrics and develop an eye for the finishing details. The weekend is scheduled for you to be able to complete a chair with a traditionally upholstered chair seat. A chair with a back and/or arms may take longer than 1 weekend. Modern foam upholstery can also be accommodated. I'm happy to advise on suitable furniture and fabric. Points to remember: - I cannot accommodate a big item...

Learn to upholster a dining or bedroom chair, using age old upholstery techniques: webbing, stuffing, stitching the seat pad into shape, tensioning of fabrics and develop an eye for the...

Footstool making workshop - weekend

Footstool making workshop - weekend

In-person course

Cumbria - Next course on 11th September 2021

This footstool making workshop is perfect for beginners, people who have a little bit of upholstery experience and those who would like a refresher. You will be introduced to modern upholstery techniques and learn to create a footstool to take home and keep. These footstools make a perfect addition to any home and can also be used as a coffee table if you put a try on top. There are 3 different size footstools to choose from - 15" x 12", 15" x 24" and 24" x 24", but if...

This footstool making workshop is perfect for beginners, people who have a little bit of upholstery experience and those who would like a refresher. You will be introduced to modern...

Long weekend in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

Long weekend in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 27th August 2021

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 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...

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...

Upholstery Workshop - learn to make and upholster a footstool (incl delicious Afternoon Tea) at Cuerden View Cafe, Cuerden Valley Park, Preston, Lancashire by The Boho Shed

Upholstery Workshop - learn to make and upholster a footstool (incl delicious Afternoon Tea) at Cuerden View Cafe, Cuerden Valley Park, Preston, Lancashire by The Boho Shed

In-person course

Lancashire - Next course on 21st August 2021

Hello, we hope you are all well and safe. We are delighted to announce we will be back up and running in the summer after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have been lifted and hope you will find our workshops a welcome delight after the very difficult times we have all had. Learn the wonderful craft of upholstery (no previous experience needed) by making and upholstering a lovely footstool from scratch in one day to take home with you whilst making some new like minded friends in a relaxed, supportive and...

Hello, we hope you are all well and safe. We are delighted to announce we will be back up and running in the summer after the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions have...

Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

In-person course

Derbyshire - Next course on 31st July 2021

Angie introduces students on this 2 day course to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or covers 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 and aims to find a happy balance between learning and enjoyment. There are 3 students on this 2 day introductory course ideal for beginners (or the very rusty) to try out and see if it is the craft for them....

Angie introduces students on this 2 day course to the wonderful occupations of either upholstery, soft furnishings or covers so that you can go home and transform your homes. She...

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