Friday Morning Hobby Class

Join our friendly class for hobby upholsterers

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Traditional Upholstery School's new Friday Hobby Class runs about every six weeks. This full-day session gives students plenty of time to get stuck into their upholstery project, learn and practise new skills, and make a real difference to their progress. Our lovely tutor Alice (above, third from left) will guide and teach you to do a beautiful job... and enjoy it too! Hobby Class starts at 9.30am and ends at 4pm. 

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What can I bring to upholster?

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Bring your own chair

Perhaps you have a family heirloom or a favourite chair that needs some repairs or snazzing up with new cover? Bring it along and learn the skills to breathe new life into it. As a guide total beginners should avoid bringing anything too complex. As for size.. if you can lift it into your car without help, it’s probably fine. If you are not sure and would like advice, do email us a photo.

 

Make a bespoke footstool 

Traditional Upholstery School has its own range of footstool frames designed to be fitted with a huge choice of leg styles.
In just a couple of well-spent days you'll be able to take home your own footstool covered in your own fabric choice. Sizes and prices for footstool frames and legs are available - do email us. Thank you.

 

Make a bespoke pouffe 

Traditional Upholstery School has its own range of pouffe frames. In just a day you'll be able to take home your own bespoke pouffe. Sizes and prices for pouffe frames are available - do email us. Thank you.

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Who can join?

Friday Hobby Class is open to everyone, from absolute beginners to those who have some experience and would like some tuition and support with their current project. We aim to help you progress and build on your skills in a useful and transferable way, so we are happy to advise you on what project would be best for your stage of learning.

Possibly the biggest advantages of Traditional Upholstery School’s Hobby Class are enjoying time in a spacious professional workroom, a creative industrious atmosphere, making friends and sharing ideas. There is a maximum of eight students in the class. At just £85 per session (plus VAT) with high quality tuition, this is a great value class.​

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What to bring?

Your piece of furniture, plus top fabric, if you are at that stage. If you have your own tools and materials, do bring them, making sure they are clearly marked. You will also need to wear comfy clothes and shoes. Tools are available to borrow on the day. Upholstery sundries can be bought on an as-you-use-it basis. Bring a packed lunch too.