Upholstery Workshop

Course intent

Explore the craft of upholstery in a friendly, creative learning environment. Learn the basic techniques while working on a small piece of furniture, such as a footstool or small chair. You'll be introduced to specialist tools and taught how to use them safely.

What will I learn?

You will learn how to:

• Assess furniture to determine the appropriate re-upholstery methods.
• Identify suitable fillings, stuffing, and webbing and their uses.
• Evaluate and measure suitable fabrics, trimmings, and buttons, and understand how to use them.
• Apply colour and design principles effectively.
• Upholster an item of furniture using traditional or modern methods.

  Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

  Discover your artistic potential and have fun along the way. SAL workshops are suitable for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. All materials will be provided (unless stated in course description), and you'll leave with your own handmade creations. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm!

  What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

  You need to bring:

• A sketchbook and pen
• An apron and closed toe shoes
• A small item of furniture, such as a footstool, or continue working on your project, including stripping old upholstery.
• Any upholstery tools you may have.
• Your chosen fabric for the piece.

Additional Information:

• If your furniture contains fire-retardant materials, they may contain persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Due to new Health & Safety laws, you will need to dispose of these materials off the premises if removed from the furniture.
• There is no capacity within the class for sanding, painting etc - this will need to be done in your own time.

For any queries, please email adultlearning@surreycc.gov.uk

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may like to progress onto Upholstery - Stage 1, Upholstery workshops or further Arts & Crafts courses at SAL.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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