Square Buttoned Upholstery Workshop
Join us at our beautiful converted chapel in Scholar Green, Cheshire and choose to make a square buttoned stool, storage crate, small or large footstool, or two seater bench. The price for the workshop is from £195 – £255. Your day with us will be from 9.30am until 4.30pm.
Click here to view available workshop dates and book.
During the workshop you will 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.
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.
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.
