This is a night class, it will run on Tuesday 7th and 14th November evenings from 6:00pm until 9.30pm.
Choose to make a deep buttoned stool, storage crate, small or large footstool, or two seater bench.
Discover the different tools and materials needed for upholstery, along with a range of upholstery techniques which are detailed in a handout for you to take away.
The price includes all materials and fabric. Suitable for beginners.
You will learn how to:
- Staple elasticated webbing and hessian to the wooden frame, glueing foam to the hessian. (not applicable to crate).
- Prepare the foam for deep buttoning including marking out the foam, drilling holes, and applying dacron.
- Mark out your fabric for buttoning.
- Make your own fabric buttons.
- Pleat and finish off your piece of furniture.
- Fix the feet or legs to your furniture.
Furniture choices – Please select your choice when booking.
- Bench or Stool – choose from either metal hairpin legs or mid-century style wooden legs.
- Footstool (large or small) – for the feet choose from a natural or dark wax.
Fabric choice:
Sustainable fabric is included. Please detail your colour choice when booking. Free samples can be requested directly from the supplier by clicking on the link below.
Dimensions:
Stool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high
Storage Crate – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 38cm high
Footstool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 29cm high
Bench – 90cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high
Large Footstool – 66cm wide x 48cm deep x 29cm high
Useful information:
- Hot and cold drinks are included throughout the workshop
