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Finch and Toad

Contact name: Lee Hagon
154
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almost 11 years
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Maker's bio

Lee teaches modern and traditional upholstery classes in various locations across Norfolk, Cambrigeshire and Lincolnshire. Qualified though the AMUSF Lee offers leisure courses guiding willing students through processes from stripping the furniture to frame, light restoration rebuliding padding and finally recovering. Lee also offers classes in lampshade making and other soft furnishings.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Drum Lampshade Making Class at Unique Cottage Studios, Spalding, Lincolnshire
2½ hours
Next date: 7th Mar 2026
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Drum Lampshade Making Class in Norwich
2½ hours
Next date: 6th Mar 2026
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Traditional and modern upholstery classes set in a uniquely rural environment in Lincolnshire
6 hours
Next date: 7th Mar 2026
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Upholstery classes in Norwich
5 hours
Next date: 6th Mar 2026

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
13 Dec 25'

Phil walker reviewed: Drum Lampshade Making Class at Unique Cottage Studios, Spalding, Lincolnshire

"Absolutely fantastic lady who shows you how to make lampshades is very patient and will answer any questions no rush. Superb course "

Finch and Toad responded:

"Hi Philip Thank you so much for your fab review. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Your shades looked fantastic. !"

4 Dec 25'

Gill Grant reviewed: Upholstery classes in Norwich

"Loved it. Brilliant day. Lee is very knowledgeable ,helpful and complimentary when you feel you're floundering. I plan to bring a larger project next time.........am also interested in the lampshade making workshop."

Finch and Toad responded:

"Gill Thank you for your lovely review. You did a brilliant job in finishing your project in a day . I very much look forward to seeing the ottaman fully assembled! Please do come back when you have another project or would like to come lampshade making. Kind Regards Lee"

2 Dec 25'

Sue & Kelly reviewed: Upholstery classes in Norwich

"As novices we thoroughly enjoyed the day and learnt so much, Lee is a great teacher and look forward to returning for another class, thoroughly recommended"

Finch and Toad responded:

"Thank you so much Sue and Kelly for your lovely review. You worked really well as a team I look forward to seeing you both again . "

12 Aug 25'

Leslie Judd reviewed: 1 or 2 Day Upholstery Class. Grimston, Near North Norfolk, Kings Lynn

"Very supportive, good guidance, although a full class made time with each participant. Clear tuition"