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
Summer term
Tuesdays
April 8th, 29th, May 27th, June 17th, July 8th
Thursdays
April 10th, May 1st, May 29th, June 19th, July 10th
Fridays
April 11th, May 2nd, May 30th, June 20th, July 11th
Week Courses 2025
November 3rd to 7th course full
2026
January 19th to 23rd
May 11th to 15th Course full
Day Courses Costs
Spring Courses 2025
£200 per 5 workshops
£60 per single workshop
£30 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
£320 (deposit £50) balance due 14 days prior to the course
£65 per day
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
6 Piece Upholstery Set
£140.00
Six Piece Upholstery Tool set includes signed Upholstery Book
Description
Six piece tool set
Includes Tools: Webbing stretcher, Magnetic Hammer, Tack remover, Mallet, Chisel,
Also Signed Book : The Upholstery Bible by Cherry Dobson
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10 Piece Upholstery Set
£185.00
10 piece set
Includes Tools: Webbing stretcher, Magnetic Hammer, Tack remover, Mallet, Chisel, Berry Staple Remover, Regulator, Double pointed needle, curved needle.
Also Signed book : Upholstery Bible by Cherry Dobson
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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
Self Catering Accommodation available at
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- 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
New The Cider House, Stathe, Burrowbridge
Contact Sarah 07802 235534
Morland, Stanmoor Rd, Burrow Bridge, Bridgwater TA7 0SA Phone: 07887 886150
The Old Forge, Fivehead, TA3 6PJ
The Frog -Secluded hideaway on the Somerset Levels
B and B’s, Hotels
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.