Complete Chair Makeover

Times: 11.00-5.00
Duration: 2 days Sat & Sun
Includes: Everything you need to make the dressing table stool except 1 metre of fabric

If you’re not sure whether upholstery is for you and want to try your hand at something new or if you just fancy getting creative and making an amazing project then our weekend course is perfect! Designed as an introduction to the craft, you will start with a solid hardwood frame, made in-house in our frame workshop. You will learn about the tools and materials used as well as covering lots of techniques from webbing, applying Hessian and wadding, cutting fabric, corners and shallow buttoning. You will also be introduced to Chalk Paint®, decorative paint by Annie Sloan and basic painting techniques and be able to choose from a pallet of 33 colours to paint your legs to match your fabric choice!

We keep the class size small with a maximum of 8 people to ensure that you get the most out of it and at the end of the two days you will be able to take your dressing table stool home to show off your new found skills. Keep it and admire your handiwork or, alternatively you could always sell it to pay for your next course because trust us, you will be addicted!

Times: 9.30-4.30 weekdays only
Duration: 3 days on any weekdays, subject to availability
Includes: Everything except project, fabric, fire retardant Calico if required, replacement seat cushions if needed

If you have your own project, which you would love to tackle, then our project-based course is the one for you. This course comprises of 3 days intensive but light-hearted tuition in modern upholstery. We will teach you how to completely strip your project back then, after a staple gun and tool induction, you will reupholster your project to your particular specification.

For this 3 day course we recommend you bring nothing bigger than a small fireside chair. Dining chairs, a headboard, a footstool or an ottoman would also be perfect.

If you have any queries about the suitability of your project, then please contact us.

This course is available to book for any 3 weekdays and runs from 9.30-4.30. Please select the week you would like from the dates available and we will be in touch to see which 3 days suit you.

Depending on availability this course can be done on a flexible basis and run over more than one week. Please contact us if you have queries on availability. We may have other dates available than those listed.

Times: 9.30-4.30 weekdays only
Duration: 40 days
Includes: Everything except project, fabric, fire retardant Calico if required, replacement seat cushions if needed
Cost: £2300 divided into 4 payments of £575

This unique course is aimed at those who want to learn the comprehensive skills required to be able to tackle a range of complex upholstery projects. Ideal for business start-ups, this course will enable students to build up a photographic and video portfolio of their work, which will document the techniques used and skills gained. This record will provide an invaluable reference tool to enable students to go on to independent work. Students will be encouraged to bring their own projects, which can be discussed and decided upon together with advice from us. Alternatively, we have some frames available that we can supply as part of the course with additional cost. Techniques and skills covered in this course depend on your requirements and it will be personalised and bespoke to your individual requirements. Techniques can include: shallow buttoning, deep buttoning, studding, sprung seats, sewing, webbing, cutting, measuring fabric, use of machinery, workshop set up advice and information about setting up in business such as marketing through social media.

Integrated into this course, and what sets it apart, is 2 weeks in your own self-contained workshop within our space. This integral two weeks affords you the opportunity to develop autonomous learning, whilst in a safe environment. You can use this time to work on client projects and earn money and get your business up and running whilst you learn!

This course can be taken on a totally flexible basis. The core hours are 9.30-4.30 Monday to Friday but you are not required to attend 5 days per week. You can even do this course on a day/ week basis if this suits you so please call us for a chat if you would like to discuss this in more detail, we’re always happy to help.

We appreciate that this course is a large amount of money to pay in one go so we have devised a payment scheme that allows you to pay for it in four smaller, more manageable instalments.

Upon booking your first week, which you can do online, you are required to pay the first instalment of £575. When you then book in for your second week you are required to pay the next instalment of £575. The same again when you book for your third and fourth weeks. No payment will then be required for week’s five to eight.

Please note that there is no specified timeframe within which you have to complete the 8 week course as it is entirely flexible.

Booking is simple –to book a place you can pay your first instalment of £575 using the Buy button on this page. When you want to book your second week, you simply call or email us and we will book you in.*

*Please note that we have a maximum class size of 6 and classes are booked on a first come, first served basis. If you want to check availability for the whole course before you book then please contact us.

 

Times: 1-4pm
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Everything needed
Cost: £65 including a FREE 1 Litre tin of Annie Sloan paint in your chosen colour

This workshop is aimed at complete beginners or those who have perhaps dipped their toe (figuratively speaking) into Chalk Paint® and its endless possibilities. Maybe you need some guidance as to how to get the best results or would like to develop your understanding of how it works and develop some more advanced painting techniques. This workshop is a relaxed, informal and fun few hours where like-minded people can meet, eat cake and have a go. You have to admit that sounds fun! You will cover three main techniques, which are one-colour heavily textured and dark waxed, two-colour distressed and cracked paint.

These are the most common techniques used to create a whole variety of looks and finishes and will take you onto the next level from just painting one flat colour. You will also learn about the woman behind the paint and other tips and tricks and get an opportunity to ask any questions you may have or troubleshoot any problems you’ve come up against.

Everything you need is supplied and you paint on boards, which you can then take home as a reference for when you go on to tackle your own projects.  Tea, coffee and cake are included. This workshop is designed as an introduction and leads on perfectly to Creative Techniques. Also included is a FREE 1 litre tin of paint in your chosen colour.

Times: 11.30am-2.30pm
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Everything needed

This workshop is designed as a follow on from the Essentials Workshop and usually runs the following day. People can therefore either attend both workshops in one weekend or do Workshop 1 one weekend and Workshop 2 another, the choice is yours.

For this workshop you will need to have some experience with Chalk Paint® and it is highly recommended that you attend Techniques 1 before attending this workshop. It is aimed at people who wish to learn some more advanced techniques. You will cover gilding using metallic leaf, stencilling, crackled effect using Craqueleur, decoupage and image Transfer!

These skills are what will make you stand out from the crowd. Other people will look at your furniture and marvel and think to themselves “how did they do that?”

As with the Essentials Course, everything you need is supplied and you will be able to take your work home at the end of day. And of course there will be unlimited tea, coffee & cake!