Upholstery at The Potters Barn 1 or 2 Day

The Potters Barn

Course

In Sandbach

£ 175 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Workshop

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Location

    Sandbach

  • Class hours

    14h

  • Duration

    2 Days

If you would like to be able to strip down and cover chairs and learn the basics of upholstery and have little or no experience then why not try a weekend course set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside in a totally relaxed atmosphere?

The course is set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside. The class will take place on 1 or 2 days (depending on your work) in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Start with something easy like a dining chair with a drop in seat or a pin cushion seat or small footstool.
Please make sure that joints on chairs are not loose as there will not be time to repair the basic structure of the chair.
During the course you will work on your own piece(s), at your own pace.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Sandbach (Cheshire)
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Roughwood Lane, Hassall Green, CW11 4XX

Start date

On request

About this course

The objective of the course is to learn the basic of modern upholstery. Have an enjoyable day while receiving practical information in pleasant surroundings.

The course is aimed at newcomers to modern upholstery and those that have previously practiced more traditional methods.

Suitable items for a beginners course are:-
Dining chair, footstool, pin cushion chair, Stuff-over dining chair.
All chairs should be sturdy and not require frame repair.
Please contact tutor if you would like help with type of item, quantities of fabric or braiding etc.

Enrolment is done over the phone by calling The Potters Barn on 01270 884080 and placing a payment by credit or debit card.

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Subjects

  • Strip Chair
  • Use a web stretcher
  • Learn “y” and “w2 upholstery cuts

Teachers and trainers (1)

Alison Rose

Alison Rose

Upholsterer

Course programme

Course review:

The course is set in the beautiful Cheshire countryside and will take place on 1 to 2 days in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

The course tutor will teach you how to :

  • Strip a chair
  • Use a web stretcher
  • Use modern techniques to replace a chair seat with foam
  • Use polyester wadding
  • Use Fire – retardant calico
  • Put on a top cover (own material to be provided)
  • Use braiding (bring your own)
  • Use a stale gun and tacks
  • Learn “y” and “w2 upholstery cuts

All tools, refreshments and lunch are provided on the day.

Additional information

All courses are taught by experienced craftsmen with years of practical experience.
Payment options: £115 for one day. £175 for two day.

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Upholstery at The Potters Barn 1 or 2 Day

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