Choose to make a square 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 square buttoning including marking out the foam, drilling holes, and applying dacron.
• Measure and mark out your fabric for square buttoning.
• Sewing the square panels into your fabric.
• 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.

• Warwick Amantheon Wool

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.