Upholstery courses, craft kits and handcrafted gifts

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Cheshire - Next course on 9th July 2022

Cheshire LEARN TO UPHOLSTER a Footstool Workshop (1 Day) - Treat Yourself to a 'Me Day' and Learn Upholstery

(32)

£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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North Yorkshire - Next course on 6th July 2022

2 day upholstery course in York City Centre

(27)

£185

Learn to upholster a dining or bedroom chair, using historical upholstery techniques from 1600's: webbing, stuffing, stitching the seat pad into shape, tensioning of fabrics and developing an eye for the finishing details. The course is scheduled for you to be able to complete a chair with a traditionally upholstered chair seat. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT A CHAIR WITH A BACK AND/OR ARMS WILL VERY LIKELY TAKE LONGER THAN 2 DAYS! Thanks :) Modern foam upholstery can also be accommodated but you will need to bring an electric staple gun....

Learn to upholster a dining or bedroom chair, using historical upholstery techniques from 1600's: webbing, stuffing, stitching the seat pad into shape, tensioning of fabrics and developing an eye for...

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Lancashire - Next course on 6th July 2022

Beginners upholstery classes in a country workshop setting

£25

Come and enjoy the weekly classes and learn new skills whilst having fun. Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm or afternoons from 2pm to 4.30pm everyweek. Purpose-built bright workshop in the countryside with lovely views. You can do traditional upholstery with webbing, hessian, horsehair and calico or you can make from new with modern foam and stapling techniques. Participants have tackled a huge range of projects such as re-covering dining chairs and footstools, making new footstools, new headboards, re-covering a screen, rebuilding occasional chairs and refurbishing piano stools. Please note...

Come and enjoy the weekly classes and learn new skills whilst having fun. Wednesday mornings from 10am to 12.30pm or afternoons from 2pm to 4.30pm everyweek. Purpose-built bright workshop in...

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Derbyshire - Next course on 19th July 2022

Upholstery and upcycling furniture and interiors

(93)

£120

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...

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Cambridgeshire - Next course on 4th July 2022

Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop 9.30am-4.30pm

(32)

£90

All workshops at MODE are run by Sarah Wood. Sarah trained with the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers and qualified in 2008. She has been a full member since qualifying. She has been teaching since 2012 and is very proud of her leisure students who are enjoying their restored auction finds and family heirlooms. Also her business students who now run their own successful upholstery businesses. so many of MODE's students return year after year, in their words, “they never wish to leave the MODE family”. Workshops are...

All workshops at MODE are run by Sarah Wood. Sarah trained with the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers and qualified in 2008. She has been a full member...

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Lancashire - Next course on 6th July 2022

Lancashire LEARN TO UPHOLSTER a Footstool Workshop (1 Day) - Treat Yourself to a 'Me Day' and Learn Upholstery

(15)

£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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Cumbria - Next course on 2nd July 2022

Footstool making workshop - weekend

(14)

£230

This footstool making workshop is perfect for beginners, as well as 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 tray on top. There are 3 different size standard footstools to choose from - small at 15" x 12" medium at 15"...

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

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Derbyshire - Next course on 21st October 2022

4 day course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers

(13)

£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,...

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Derbyshire - Next course on 2nd July 2022

Upholstery and soft furnishings 2 day course

(10)

£230

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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Cambridgeshire - Next course on 4th July 2022

Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 5 days 9.30am-4.30pm (schedule to suit your availability)

(9)

£400

All workshops at MODE are run by Sarah Wood. Sarah trained with the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers and qualified in 2008. She has been a full member since qualifying. She has been teaching since 2012 and is very proud of her leisure students who are enjoying their restored auction finds and family heirlooms. Also her business students who now run their own successful upholstery businesses. In their words, “they never wish to leave the MODE family”. Workshops are OPEN TO ALL & everyone is welcome from beginner...

All workshops at MODE are run by Sarah Wood. Sarah trained with the Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers and qualified in 2008. She has been a full member...