Three Day Introduction to Traditional Upholstery
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Discover timeless craft of traditional upholstery in this immersive three-day course close to Shaftesbury in Dorset, 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 three 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 4/5 (minimum group size 2) 9.30 - 16.30 daily