The projects students will be working on can be varied, and a mix of traditional and modern techniques will be covered. This course is suitable for beginners, intermediates and the more experienced upholsterer, so the group could be a mixture of all levels with a wide range of furniture being worked on. Entire beginners are recommended to discuss any project they'd like to work on in advance of the course but we would suggest a dining chair or stool would be ideal as all the skills necessary to traditionally upholster a seat will be covered and achievable in the time. All the materials (excluding top cover) will be provided and we may well be able to source suitable furniture items beforehand if needed..
As this course will be held at Missenden Abbey, alongside many other summer school courses and subjects, a 3 course lunch is now included for all, as well as tea, coffee, biscuits and cakes in the breaks. A full board residential option is also available.
 

Upholstery tools, suitable for hand work.
A suitable project (please speak with us beforehand should you want us to source something suitable),
Upholstery fabric, and trimmings (please speak with us beforehand should you want us to provide any of this)
An apron and suitable workshop clothing.

All basic upholstery materials will be available during the week except covering fabric and trimmings.
Material costs can vary greatly depending on the quantity and type required.
For all students we will put you in touch with the tutor prior to the week so that your project and needs can be discussed.