Choose to make a stool, storage crate, small or large footstool, or two seater bench.
Choose from three designs – pleats, shallow buttoned or piping.
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, gluing foam to the hessian (not applicable to crate).
- Measure and cut your fabric, stapling to your furniture frame, and finishing it with double pleat corners.
- Make your own fabric buttons and apply to furniture (shallow buttoned design only).
- Make piping and finish your furniture with fabric borders (piping design only).
- 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 choices 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 – 61cm wide x 61cm deep x 29cm high
Useful information:
- Hot and cold drinks are included throughout the day.
- You will need to bring your own lunch with you.
If you are making a Shallow buttoned or pleated design piece, your day will finish at approximately 2.45pm.
