Description
BRING YOUR OWN PROJECT Four Day Upholstery Course COURSE OVERVIEW: This upholstery course is based on a “Bring your own project” format and is spread over four sessions of four hours totalling 16 hours. You can work on a piece of furniture that you already have and want to restore to its former glory. Or you can bring something that’s caught your eye whilst trawling auctions and second-hand shops. We only book four students for each course, so you will be closely supported by one tutor to realise your new upholstery ambition and share ideas with other students. The course usually has a mix of complete beginners, returning students and those with some upholstery experience. This means that you will not only learn the techniques to restore your own piece, you can see how other pieces are restored which could spur you on to do more upholstery! EQUIPMENT NEEDED: - One piece of furniture to restore. - Fabric: You may need fabric but it's not always needed on a single one-day course (it depends on the piece of furniture). However, it's always a good idea to at least know what fabric you intend to use and to get samples before you attend a course. We can offer you a 10% discount on the recommended retail price (RRP) of most fabrics. We have a wonderful selection of fabrics to view at our workshop. When you have made your booking, we will contact with further details about everything you need to know before you attend a course. - A notebook and pen. - A camera or phone to log the different stages of the upholstery process. - Appropriate footwear: closed trainers or hard-soled shoes. - Lunch/snacks: we have a kitchen with a kettle, fridge and microwave that students can use. We offer tea, coffee and water throughout the day but please bring your own specialist drinks.
What's included in the price?
Hire of specialist upholstery tools. You can also bring your own tools if you have some.
Duration
4 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Hamilton & Hodson is an independent upholstery company in Bristol (UK) owned by two female upholsterers (Nicky & Erica), founded in 1994. Together with two assistant upholsterers and an administrator, we offer the following services: • Client commissions | We repair and re-upholster traditional and modern furniture. • Upholstery and craft courses | We offer upholstery courses in our workshop to hobby upholsterers, from beginners to more experienced upholsterers. We also offer weekend courses in traditional lampshade making and an online on-demand course in traditional upholstery. • The Shop (restored antique/vintage furniture sales) | We restore and sell unusual antique and vintage pieces, adding our own splash of individuality. Our course venue (and workshop) is at the Old Pigsty, Parsonage Farm, Church Lane, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9LU.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Hen dos
- Corporate days out & team building
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
- Parking provided
- Intermediate level
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
FAQs
If you can give more than 8 weeks’ notice in advance, the date can be changed.
Sorry, but no. We are a small company and cannot offer any alternative “make-up” dates.
Yes. Before you make a booking, please email it to CraftCourses directly, requesting that they forward it to us, the course provider. Please send any photos at least 4 weeks prior to the course date.
Payment is due 7 days prior to the course date.
