In-person course
in Stoke-on-Trent Maker & location details

Deep Buttoned Upholstery Workshop - Stool, Storage Crate or Footstool

Description

Choose to make a stool, storage crate or small footstool Discover the different tools and materials needed for upholstery, along with a range of upholstery techniques which are detailed in a handout for you to take away. The price includes all materials and fabric. Suitable for beginners. You will learn how to: Staple elasticated webbing and hessian to the wooden frame, glueing foam to the hessian. (not applicable to crate). Prepare the foam for deep buttoning including marking out the foam, drilling holes, and applying dacron. Mark out your fabric for buttoning. Make your own fabric buttons. Pleat and finish off your piece of furniture. Fix the feet or legs to your furniture. Furniture choices – we will email you for your choice following your booking. Stool– choose from either metal hairpin legs or mid-century style wooden legs. Footstool – for the feet choose from a natural or dark wax. Fabric choice: Sustainable Warwick Amantheon Wool fabric is included. We will email you following booking to let you know how to obtain samples and to obtain your fabric choice. Dimensions: Stool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high Storage Crate – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 38cm high Footstool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 29cm high Useful information: Hot and cold drinks are included throughout the day. You will need to bring your own lunch with you.