Traditional and Modern Upholstery

Day And Week courses

Level:

Beginner – intermediate

Tutor:

Cherry Dobson   author of  ‘The Upholstery Bible’

Venue:

Lilac Barn at Mother Hubbard, Curload, Stoke St Gregory, TA3 6JD

Autumn 2019

Tuesdays  Sept 17th, October 8th, 22nd, November 12th, 26th, waiting list

Thursdays  Sept 19th, October 10th, 24th, November 14th ,28th, waiting list

Fridays  Sept 20th, October 11th, 25th,  November 15th, 29th, waiting list

Spring 2020

Tuesdays  January 14th, February 4th, March 3rd, 16th, 31st

Thursdays January 16th, February 6th, March 5th, 18th, April 2nd

Fridays January 17th, February 7th, March 6th, 20th, April 3rd

Cost

£170 per 5 workshops

£50 per single workshop

£40 deposit to secure place

Fee returnable up to 2 weeks prior to course less admin fee £10

Time:

10am to 4pm

Students should enrol for either 5 Tuesdays, 5 Thursdays or 5 Fridays. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided but students should bring their own lunch.

Come and renovate that well loved chair or buy a bargain off ebay, it does not matter what condition it is in. Traditional and modern methods taught with expert tuition.

The range of fabrics available are huge, many on line and why not try a patchwork theme, or create that shabby chic look using vintage fabrics.

Weekly Upholstery Courses

 

New Dates 2020

Jan 27th to 31st places available

June 1st to 5th

November 9th to 13th

Cost

£280   deposit £50 balance due prior to the course

Course fee includes 5 days tuition by Cherry Dobson, home cooked lunches each day, tea, coffee and biscuits.

Fee returnable up to 2 weeks prior to course less admin fee £10

Time

9.30am to 5pm

Self Catering Accommodation available at

• • Walkers Farm Cottages (4 Star) 01823 698229
  • Holly Farm Cottages (4 Star) 01823 490828 also B and B, contact Holly Farm directly
  • Windmill Retreat, Middlezoy TA7 0PD 01823 698831,
  • Hectors Barn. Stathe Rd, Burrow Bridge, Bridgwater TA7 0RY
    Phone: 01823 698034

Air Bnb

Dairyhouse Barn Annexe, Stathe TA7 0JL  07967 512579  Russell & Claire Monkhouse

Self contained double room with lovely views

B and B’s, Hotels

• Trevarrick House North Curry TA3 6LX 01823 491319
• Sam Dixon, Stoke St Gregory 01823 690319.
• Brook Farm, North Curry, 01823 491124
• Frog St Farmhouse, Hatch Beauchamp 01823 481883 Louise and David Farrance
• Summerhousebandb.com   Hatch Beauchamp 07717177006  Keith Hammon
• Devonshire Arms, Long Sutton, 01458 241271
• Farthings, Hatch Beauchamp 01823 480664

Experience & tools

Tuition is on an individual basis in all courses and students should bring a piece of furniture e.g chair, stool or headboard to the class, whether it be large or small and so long as it fits in your car!

Beginners and Improvers are both welcome at these classes but if you are a beginner it is better to start on a small project rather than a large armchair! Upholstery is addictive so beware!

Students bring anything from an old dilapidated chair to a chaise longue.

What will I learn?

The traditional method of upholstery using springs,hessian, hair etc.is taught but also modern techniques using rubberised hair, foam etc.

Cane seating and Rush work are also taught.

Materials:

All materials  and tools can be purchased at Lilac Barn and some tools are available to borrow.

Signed copies of  The Upholstery Bible available at £16.50

Other Information:

Lilac Barn is an ideal venue with easy access. Numbers are restricted  so no student is kept waiting to see tutor.

Students coming for a week are able to leave project in the barn for the duration of the course.

Contact:

Cherry Dobson: [email protected] to enrol or for more information.

Course places can only be reserved with deposit, details on booking form

Cheque or Bank transfer to Cherry Dobson, details on booking form

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