Want to repair and refresh small furniture pieces like chairs or footstools? This beginner-friendly upholstery workshop will give you the hands-on skills to bring new life to your favourite items. Led by an upholstery expert with over 35 years of international experience, you’ll gain confidence as you work on your own project.

You’ll learn:

• Webbing and foam preparation

• Measuring, cutting, and pattern making for fabric

• Material fixing and basic sewing techniques

• Fundamental upholstery methods to transform your furniture

Please bring a small, portable furniture item to each class, such as a dining chair or small stool, that you can carry yourself. By the end of the course, you’ll have practical skills to continue restoring and creating at home.

We encourage you to bring the following equipment if you have it. Otherwise, we may be able to lend you some.

• one pair scissors about 20 cm long
• one tape measure
• metal spring load
• one pen ink
• one pen felt
• one flat blade screwdriver
• small hammer
• diagonal pliers
• staple gun
• craft knife

Workshop dates 2025:

Term 1: 22 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr

Term 2: 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun

Term 3: 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep

Term 4: 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov

Testimonials:

• Had a great time learning something new.  Also the lecturer is very knowledgeable and well skilled - June 2023

Please note: All courses need a minimum number to go ahead. If your course does not have enough enrolments, we regret that we will have to cancel and will let you know by email - please check your emails, including your spam folder, regularly. Courses are usually cancelled, when necessary, 1-2 working days prior to the scheduled start date. Please ensure you are aware of our terms and conditions before completing your enrolment. Note there is NO refund if you cancel less than 5 working days in advance of a class starting. 

Course Prerequisites

Please bring a small piece of furniture or project. You will need to bring your item with you for each class. Please ensure that you are able to carry it yourself, or that you have help in carrying it.

We encourage you to bring the following equipment if you have it. Otherwise, we may be able to lend you some.

• one pair scissors about 20 cm long
• one tape measure
• metal spring load
• one pen ink
• one pen felt
• one flat blade screwdriver
• small hammer
• diagonal pliers
• staple gun
• craft knife