Brief Description

Learn to Upholster a small piece of your own furniture,  Using Modern or traditional methods.

Join this practical upholstery course for both beginners and Intermediate learners

It’s a small friendly group in a light and spacious location in Cottenham.

Hands on practical upholstery taught by a Qualified Upholsterer; Lisa Cramp.

Please note: There will be no class on 8th May, 29th May (half term) and 12th June.

Previous Experience and Knowledge Needed?

You do not need previous experience. This class is for beginners and intermittent.

Please contact Lisa Cramp to check that your project is suitable for the class.

lisacrampupholstery@gmail.com

You need to be able to carry your piece of furniture into class as there is no porter service.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Use the basic principles of reupholstering
• Use correctly different tools in upholstery
• Measure and estimate amount of top fabric needed for projects
• Identify different fabric and materials and their use within upholstery.
• To have upholstered a small piece of furniture

Extra costs on the course for example text book, materials or equipment

The materials for your project will be supplied by the tutor if needed.  This will be at cost and payable at the end of the course.

You will need to source your top cloth with help from the tutor if needed.

There are a set of tools in the class that can be used, however, it is advised if you have tools at home that are useful to bring them, this can be discussed in the first class.

If you are going to do a few projects over a secession of courses it is advised to buy some needed tools, advice will be given in class.

For the first session you will need to bring:

For the first session you will need to bring in your project/piece of furniture, note book and pen, blanket or a cover for the table to protect it from scratching.

Bin Liner for the upholstery we take off the chair.

Mug/cup. Coffee/tea, milk, there is use of a kettle

Lunch. There is use of a microwave.

On completion of this course, what might your next steps be?

Progress to more advanced upholstery techniques; you may also discuss with your tutor how you want to advance your skills.
The Learn and Train office is able to give course information or search for alternative courses for you.