Three Day Introduction to Traditional Upholstery

Discover the timeless craft of traditional upholstery in this immersive three-day course, designed for beginners and those looking to develop their skills. Guided by expert tuition in a friendly, hands-on environment, you’ll learn the key techniques used to upholster furniture using traditional methods.

What You’ll Learn:

Over four days, you’ll gain a solid foundation in traditional upholster, covering

• Furniture Preparation - Stripping old upholstery, assessing frames and preparing for restoration.

• Traditional Webbing & Stuffing - using webbing, hessian, horsehair and coir to create a firm, durable seat

• Hand-Stitching & Edge Roll Building - Mastering the essential stitches that shape and secure upholstery

• Applying Top Fabric & Finishing Touches - Choosing, cutting and fixing fabric with a professional finish.

By the end of the course, you’ll have completed a fully upholstered piece and gained the confidence to tackle your own projects at home.

What’s Included?

• Use of all specialist tools & materials

• Specialist training in small groups

• Tea, coffee homemade cake & light lunch

What you need to bring

• A piece of furniture to work on (we can provide footstool frames of various sizes)

• Top fabric to finish your piece.

• Suitable clothing and sensible footwear.

Who Is This Course For?

Perfect for beginners, hobbyists and creative makers who want to learn traditional techniques and craftsmanship.

No prior experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in.

Price: £350 per person including materials (bring your own top fabric) & refreshments

Group size limited to 4 (minimum group size 2)