Level: Beginner – intermediate
Tutor: Cherry Dobson author of ‘The Upholstery Bible’
Venue: Lilac Barn at Mother Hubbard
Times:
Daily Courses: 10am to 4 pm
Week Courses: 9.30am to 5pm
Traditional and Modern Upholstery
Day And Week courses
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.
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.
Day Courses
Autumn Term
Tuesdays December 1st 8th
Thursdays December 3rd 10th
Fridays December 4th 11th
Spring 2021
Tuesdays January 5th, 19th, February 2nd, 23rd, March 9th
Thursdays January 7th, 21st, February 4th, 25th, March 11th
Fridays January 8th, 22nd, February 5th 26th, March 12th
Summer 2021
Tuesdays March 23rd, April 27th, May 4th, 18th, June 29th
Thursdays March 25th, April 29th, May 6th, 20th, July 1st
Fridays March 26th, April 30th, May 7th, 21st, July 2nd
Week Courses
New dates for 2021
January 25th to 29th
March 1st to 5th
May 24th to 28th
November 8th to 12th
Day Courses Costs
£170 per 5 workshops
£50 per single workshop
£40 deposit to secure place
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.
Week Courses Costs
£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
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
Materials:
All materials and tools can be purchased at Lilac Barn or by contacting Cherry in advance of your course. 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.