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Upholstery Taster Weekend for Beginners
This course is designed as an introduction, so that you can see if you enjoy upholstery. You will learn about tools and materials whilst learning the basic techniques of traditional upholstery. Over the weekend you will learn how to upholster a drop in seat for a dining chair.
Note: a drop-in chair is where the seat pad can be pushed out of the chair or stool frame. (Students will need to bring their own)
You will learn how to professionally strip down the chair and then re-upholster. How to strip back the frame, then build up a hair pad using webbing, hair, hessian, and calico finally covering with your choice of top fabric.
If you have an alternative small project you would like to work on over the weekend please send a picture and we will advise on suitability.
All tools and equipment are provided.
A home cooked lunch and all refreshments are included per day.
If you enjoy this weekend further courses will be available for you to progress to.
Note: a drop-in chair is where the seat pad can be pushed out of the chair or stool frame. (Students will need to bring their own)
You will learn how to professionally strip down the chair and then re-upholster. How to strip back the frame, then build up a hair pad using webbing, hair, hessian, and calico finally covering with your choice of top fabric.
If you have an alternative small project you would like to work on over the weekend please send a picture and we will advise on suitability.
All tools and equipment are provided.
A home cooked lunch and all refreshments are included per day.
If you enjoy this weekend further courses will be available for you to progress to.
Saturday 1 Jul 2023 and Sunday 2 Jul 2023
Norfolk Creative Arts, 71 Gayton Road, Grimston, Norfolk PE32 1BG
10am till 4pm each day £220 total
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