Badger Upholstery

Contact name: Karen Shields

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30 Oct 19'

Liz reviewed: 2 day traditional upholstery workshop

"I absolutely loved my 2 days at Karen’s workshop! I learned so much and am delighted with the progress I made on my chair. Karen is warm and welcoming and very supportive. She shares her expertise and skills step by step, helping each person to work on their own chair to their own liking. I really liked it that I learned about processes not needed for my chair, from watching what the other people were doing. An added bonus is the delicious and convivial lunch we shared. I can’t recommend this course highly enough and I will definitely return. Thank you Karen!"

7 May 19'

Natalie reviewed: 2 day traditional upholstery workshop

"This is a fantastic course. Karen was amazing. She helped us all to make great progress with our projects. I’m so thankful for the help in giving my Gran’s old chair a new lease of life. Also a special thank you to Karen’s husband for the amazing lunches and daughter for the spectacular baked treats! Would highly recommend. Thank you Karen."

7 May 19'

Sarah Williams reviewed: 2 day traditional upholstery workshop

"Karen is a great teacher who set our expectations from the start. I almost finished my chair but left with the skills and materials to finish the project at home. It was a great weekend, I learnt lots and ate even more of the delicious food and snacks provided! Will definitely be coming back to learn more and finish other projects. Thank you"

9 Apr 19'

Nobby reviewed: 2 day traditional upholstery workshop

"What a brilliant two days! I was given this course as a present, and as such accepted the generous gift at face value and did little research into the course. I emailed Karen with my project, asking for her thoughts and from then on the experience was fantastic. As a wood and metal worker I have many years experience in workshops but had never considered upholstery, a now obvious extension to my practice. Karen led us all through our individual projects whilst keeping a great group dynamic in the room, each stage was patiently covered (sic) and then reviewed when complete. At no time did one feel lost, or helpless. I completed my project with a couple of hours to spare and without a moment to consider, was started on another one to make a cushion to complement my upholstered chair. I made new friends within the group, the communal lunches were delicious and full of conversation. I am now looking at options for my next project, I might test Karen a little harder next time, she certainly has the skills and experience."