MODE Upholstery School reviews

8 Apr 22'

Rebecca Overton reviewed: Drum lampshade workshop - Saturdays

"Such a good course! Sarah is an excellent teacher who explains everything very thoroughly, in a relaxed atmosphere, with very useful additional tips of her own. So happy with my lampshade!"

8 Apr 22'

Anne Bramley reviewed: Drum lampshade workshop - Saturdays

"Excellent and thoroughly enjoyable morning. Very informative with great attention to detail resulting in a very professionally finished and attractive lampshade. All tools were provided together with refreshments. Very pleasant venue. Many thanks. Anne"

8 Apr 22'

Sophie reviewed: Drum lampshade workshop - Saturdays

"Excellent course. Sarah provides lots of information and clear instructions and is very thorough. Her brilliant tips ensure that you end up with a high quality finish."

20 Mar 22'

Pam reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Really excellent workshop. Sarah is very knowledgeable and patient and guides you carefully through your project with full consideration of safety, both while you are working and in terms of the fire safety etc of the finished item. Upholstery is very creative (in terms of the output) but there is some serious hard work involved, at least on my restoration of antique pieces. Classes are small so there is a lot of individual attention and tailored support, plus lots of tea and coffee!"

18 Mar 22'

Karen reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"What an excellent day I have just had with Sarah. I am a complete novice and Sarah has been so patient, and kind, her immense knowledge, calm and clear explanations and instructions, as well as her positive and sunny manner have helped me to achieve an immense amount on my first foray into the complex world of upholstery. I have so enjoyed it and will certainly be returning for more."

28 Feb 22'

Sue Chapman reviewed: DELETE-6

"What an amazing day. Sarah is so knowledgeable and helpful but also lets you get on with it and learn. I am so looking forward to learning more from her. Such a fabulous setting too."

26 Feb 22'

Sue Chapman reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"What a fabulous day. Sarah was so helpful. I couldn’t fault the whole day."

25 Feb 22'

Claire Taylor reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"What an excellent course!! I loved everything about it! Sarah greeted me with a big smile and was so welcoming when I went yesterday. She has a lovely friendly working atmosphere in her workroom and it is a small class so everyone gets lots of expert help from Sarah. She is a great teacher, so clear with her instructions and so positive about your work. Just be warned, you will definitely want to go back and book more days!! I will be...."

23 Jan 22'

Di Palmer reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Sarah is a brilliant teacher - I learned a huge amount and made great progress with my project. It was so interesting too to see the other projects that people were working on, and pick up useful tips about other kinds of task. The setting is lovely and the cake excellent too."

5 Jan 22'

Libby Hughes reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"I would highly recommend this course to anyone that wants to have a go at upholstery, whether it be for a home project or to see if it is a hobby or career you may want to pursue. Sarah has a wealth of knowledge in upholstery and interiors, and as she limits the size of the groups to 6 people, it means she also dedicates a lot of time to each individual in the group. There is no pressure to keep up with others, and although there is a lot of information to take in during the day, I found the course very relaxing and enjoyable, and will certainly be booking on to another course in the future."

24 Oct 21'

MRS PAULINE HARRISON reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Excellent! Everything I had hoped for and much more. As advertised, the BYO project course was perfect for me as a beginner – • Plenty of skilled, safety-conscious & supportive - individual attention, • No pressure to keep up with others learning the same new skill and, • An inspiring context in which look & listen to others seeking guidance for much more advanced projects. Thank you Sarah (& three other participants) for all the mugs of tea and buckets of inspiration – altogether a 'Grand Day Out!'"

11 Jun 21'

Jess Cole reviewed: DELETE-7

"I booked this course as I have always been interested in upholstery. I absolutely loved the day and came away feeling so inspired. Before the course even started, Sarah was on hand to help and answer any queries I had. For my session there were only four of us so Sarah was able to provide constant help and advice throughout the day. Sarah was so knowledgeable and experienced. No matter how simple my questions were, she never make me feel inadequate or silly! Sarah created a really relaxing environment which made me feel at ease while also learning a fabulous new skill. I would highly recommend the taster session for anyone who is interested."

3 Jun 21'

Angela reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - Buy 3 days and save.

"Sarah was great to work with. Every step was explained carefully and I feel I acquired plenty of knowledge to work on my own. It was also lovely to meet new people after the resent lock down in an extremely friendly atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoy and highly recommend particularly the afternoon cake. Angela"

4 May 21'

Louise Anderson reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"I had a superb upholstery day with Sarah - loved every minute. Sarah is an upholstery artist who made my class so enjoyable with her unlimited knowledge and expertise. I look forward to using the skills I've gained. Very big thanks Sarah."

17 Apr 21'

Lucy reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"I completed a day course with Sarah for my first ever upholstery project. She is brilliant at explaining and demonstrating techniques and I found the day really interactive, productive and fun. I learned so much in one day! I now have the confidence to complete my current project and start another using the tools and techniques she has showed me. I can't recommend her enough!"

18 Aug 20'

Michele Carron reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"I had a fabulous day on this course and Sarah was extremely patient, kind, knowledgeable and I would love the opportunity to do another course. Great setting, and I highly recommend this to anyone who fancies learning about upholstery. I did the course with 2 friends, which added to the enjoyment of the day. All COVID-19 social distancing was maintained without affecting any part of the learning - thank you Sarah for a great day."

18 Jul 20'

Karen Cunnington reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"A very enjoyable upholstery Taster Day with Sarah, she is a knowledgeable and patient teacher. I had an introduction into reupholstering an overstuffed chair in the traditional method. Sarah explained the processes very clearly and provided sanitised equipment along with mask and gloves. We each had our own designated work area to allow social distancing. I felt confident and secure with the way Sarah managed our welfare regarding Covid thoughout the day. Sarah has given me the confidence to have a go at continuing this project at home, although I'm sure I'll be needing more expert tuition along the way. Highly recommended. Thank you Sarah."

14 Jul 20'

Anna thomas reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Fantastic day with Sarah, she's a great teacher, very patient and is very knowledgeable. The chair project I worked on was able to be completed on the day, and I have since put what I learnt to the test and completed more chairs at home. Sarah is also being very aware of the current situation with Covid 19, and ensured that social distancing was maintained, gloves and masks were used and things were sanitised after use - both tools and toilets - which was really reassuring. Thanks so much Sarah - I hope to be back soon!"

14 Jul 20'

Ian Cunnington reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Thanks very much for a great day, I really enjoyed learning new skills from Sarah, a very good, patient and knowledgeable tutor. The room was well laid out with all the correct social distancing precautions in place and the tools were all on the tables and easily to hand. During the day I managed to get quite a way through upholstering my antique chair, and with the knowledge gained I have now completed it."

8 Mar 20'

Mags reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - Buy 3 days and save.

"Thank you, Thank you - Sarah you are an amazing teacher!!! As you know I was a little nervous about taking my chair apart, the transformation is brilliant and so professional. My husband loves it and he’s the only one allowed to sit in it. This is the second time I’ve booked a course with Sarah and I can’t recommend her classes enough. She explains the processes to suit your learning style. I’ve been on a number of courses, this is the only one where I’m leaving with the confidence to embark on a upholstery project at home. The training room is a great learning space equipped with everything you need. Sarah provides refreshments throughout the day and a lovely lunch. If you’re looking to learn upholstery, Sarah’s your girl!!!"

25 Feb 20'

Alison Stattersfield reviewed: Traditional Lampshade Making Workshop

"I have just attended Sarah's 2-day workshop on traditional lampshade making and can thoroughly recommend it. I wasn't sure what to expect, being a complete novice, and might have been a bit daunted if I had known. But Sarah led us calmly through all the stages and, miraculously, everything worked, including getting a rectangular piece of fabric onto a shaped shade with no creases! Sarah was very generous with her tips and information and imparted a wealth of knowledge. The results were lovely and we all finished feeling inspired to have a go on our own."

29 Jan 20'

Catherine reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Excellent taste day. Sarah was lovely and made me feel at ease. The learning environment was great and even the lunch was lovely. She was amazingly patient and I really enjoyed the day and learnt a tremendous amount. Thank you ?"

28 Jan 20'

Vikki Browning reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"Sarah is welcoming and is a great tutor. I didn’t choose the easiest furniture item to learn on, but she made it easy for me. Fabulous day and a great lunch!"

27 Jan 20'

Sue reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - Buy 3 days and save.

"I have just completed a 5 day upholstery course with Sarah. I was apprehensive as my skill level was non existent. However Sarah is an excellent teacher and soon builds up your skills and gives you the confidence to work on your chair. Sarah is great at keeping you fuelled with biscuits, drinks and lunch. Her groups are friendly and small enough to learn and watch others completing many different projects. A great experience - thank you."

27 Jan 20'

Jane Edlington reviewed: Bring Your Own Upholstery Project - 1 day workshop - Week Days

"An amazing course and cannot recommend it enough! I went along for a one day taster session with a telephone table seat pad to cover. Sarah is both very knowledgable & a super teacher. She has the knack of clearly explaining & demonstrating every little step but then ensures the participant actually does the work. I finished the day with a really professionally covered seat pad that has freshened up a classic piece of furniture wonderfully. Class sizes are super small and Sarah is always there to help when needed. I learned loads!! After the course I’ve been able to independently complete a couple of similar projects. I’m now addicted and will be back for the 5 day course with a bigger project!! Additionally..... the setting is lovely: a beautiful farm house that’s immaculately furnished. Lunch was a delight.... not just the food but the company. Most definitely a highly recommended day!"