Headboards – a masterclass in modern upholstery

A three-day workshop in creative and commercial modern upholstery skills

 

Upholstered headboards are BIG in interiors... tall, curved, cloud-shaped, crown-shaped, studded, padded, fluted... bespoke and creative is the vibe. To make sure our students benefit from the huge rise in demand for bespoke headboards, Traditional Upholstery School has developed a modern upholstery skills-packed creative three-day Headboard course.

The three-day workshop is suitable for novice upholsterers and will focus on creative upholstery techniques for modern headboards. These will include:
•  Fluting; ruched and pleated borders; decorative studded edging; shallow buttoning; managing complex shapes. 
• Learning how to create templates for unique shapes, cutting and preparing sheet board using simple power tools, and attaching headboard fittings.
• The course concentrates on modern methods and materials, and focusses on creative skills.
• Students will go home with a set of sample-sized headboards.

Please note that students will not make a full-sized headboard during the workshop. If requested, we aim to offer a two-day follow-up course for any students wanting to make their own headboard in the workroom with tutored support.

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Fee: £425 inclusive of boards and materials, but not top fabric

Venue: Traditional Upholstery School workrooms in Holt, Wiltshire
 

Booking:

Places are booked on first-come-first-served basis. Please read the terms page of the Traditional Upholstery School website.

This course is suitable for upholsterers with all levels of skill, from beginner to experienced. If you are unsure, please do email - we're happy to help.