Upholstery Workshops in Scholar Green, Cheshire

Upholstery Workshops in Cheshire

Learn Upholstery. Make Something You’ll Be Proud Of.

Ever fancied learning upholstery, creating something beautiful for your home or discovering a rewarding new hobby?

Spend a creative day at our beautifully converted chapel in Scholar Green, Cheshire, learning practical upholstery skills and making your very own footstool, stool or bench to take home.

Our friendly, small-group workshops welcome complete beginners, with a maximum of eight people, expert guidance and plenty of encouragement along the way.

And the best bit? Everything is included! From your furniture frame and sustainable fabric choices to professional tools, materials and tuition. Just turn up ready to learn, create and surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Full-day workshops from £215 per person, with selected weekday dates throughout the year.

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Who are our upholstery workshops for?

I want to make something for my home

Create your own stool, footstool or bench with expert guidance every step of the way. No experience needed, just come ready to learn and leave with something you’re proud of.

I’d like to try upholstery as a hobby

Our Introduction to Upholstery workshop is the perfect starting point. Learn the essential tools, materials and techniques, and discover whether upholstery could become your new favourite hobby.

I want to keep learning and develop my skills

Build your confidence with our Upholstery Skills Workshops, learning techniques such as piping, pleats and buttoning. Or bring your own project to our Upholstery Open Studio, coming in 2027, and work independently using our tools and equipment.

Upholstery Workshops in Scholar Green, Cheshire

Upholstery Workshops Cheshire

Choose from our range of hands-on upholstery workshops below, each focusing on different projects and techniques.

New to upholstery? Start with Introduction to Upholstery if you want to learn the foundations and build skills you can use on future projects, or choose one of our other beginner-friendly workshops based on the piece or technique you’d love to try.

Explore the workshops and upcoming dates below.

Introduction to Upholstery Workshop

The perfect place to start.

Learn the essential tools, materials and techniques you need to tackle straightforward upholstery projects at home, while making your own stool, footstool or bench.

Deep Buttoning Upholstery Workshop

Create that statement buttoned finish

Create your own deep-buttoned piece while learning how to mark out, position buttons and form pleats to achieve a beautifully finished buttoned effect.

Piping & Shallow Buttoning Workshop

Develop your upholstery skills.

Choose the technique you’d like to learn and create a beautifully finished piece while developing skills you can use on future upholstery projects.

Square Buttoning Upholstery Workshop

Learn precision buttoning techniques.

Create a square-buttoned stool, footstool, crate or bench while learning how to measure, position and create a beautifully finished buttoned panel.

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Upholstery Workshops Cheshire

Choose from our range of hands-on upholstery workshops below, each focusing on different projects and techniques.

New to upholstery? Start with Introduction to Upholstery if you want to learn the foundations and build skills you can use on future projects, or choose one of our other beginner-friendly workshops based on the piece or technique you’d love to try.

Explore the workshops and upcoming dates below.

Deep Buttoning Upholstery Workshop

Create a statement piece of furniture.

Create your own deep-buttoned piece while learning how to mark out, position buttons and form pleats to achieve a beautifully finished buttoned effect.

Read more
Book here

Piping, Pleats & Shallow Buttoning Workshop

Develop your decorative upholstery skills.

Choose the technique you’d like to learn and create a beautifully finished piece while developing skills you can use on future upholstery projects.

Read more
Book here

Square Buttoning Upholstery Workshop

Learn precision buttoning techniques.

Create a square-buttoned stool, footstool, crate or bench while learning how to measure, position and create a beautifully finished buttoned panel.

Read more
Book here

Introduction to Upholstery Workshop

The perfect place to start.

Learn the essential tools, materials and techniques you need to tackle straightforward upholstery projects at home, while making your own stool, footstool or bench.

Read more
Book here

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What can I expect on the day?

Our workshops are relaxed, practical and hands-on. You’ll be guided through your project step by step, working at your own pace and learning as you make.

Come on your own, with a friend or family member — you’ll leave at the end of the day with your finished piece of furniture ready to take home.

Making a button at an upholstery workshop

Do I need to buy fabric?

No. Your fabric is included in the workshop price, so there’s no need to work out what type of fabric to buy, how much you need or whether it’s suitable for upholstery.

You’ll choose from our carefully selected range of sustainable upholstery fabrics, and we’ll have everything prepared ready for you on the day.

Who will teach me?

Your workshop will be taught by Emma Semper Hopkins, founder of Semper Hopkins and an experienced upholsterer and workshop facilitator.

Our workshops are designed to give you plenty of opportunity for individual guidance and support throughout the day, so you can work at your own pace and build confidence as you make.

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Converted Chapel used for Upholstery Workshops in Cheshire

Where are the workshops held?

Our upholstery workshops take place in our beautiful converted chapel in Scholar Green, Cheshire, close to Congleton and easily accessible from across Cheshire and Staffordshire.

Old Kent Green Methodist Chapel
Cinderhill Lane
Scholar Green
Cheshire
ST7 3HR

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What our customers think…

I recently attended the deep buttoned upholstery workshop which was absolutely brilliant. Emma was such a good teacher and has great patience but made everything so easy to do using a step by step approach. It was amazing to see a bunch of materials turned into such a lovely seating bench. My friends and family are also super impressed. Would definitely recommend Emma and her courses

Had the best time creating a footstool. Emma is skilled in her craft and teaches at a pace to suit all. Quality fabrics and equipment make creating a pleasure.

Beautiful surroundings and a beautiful end result.

I would certainly recommend and look forward to returning. Thank you Emma.

Attended a deep button upholstery course yesterday and loved every second. Location was stunning, Emma was a wonderful tutor, the quality of the materials and equipment were also outstanding. I would thoroughly recommend people of all abilities and ages give this a go. It’s great fun and you get a beautiful piece of furniture to take away.

A fabulous day switching off from work and being creative. The space is beautiful, Emma’s tuition is top class, and the materials are great quality. Highly recommend doing one of the workshops ❤️

Ready to make something of your own?

Choose your workshop, pick the piece you’d love to make and come and spend a creative day with us in the chapel. Everything you need is taken care of.

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