Piping, Shallow Buttoned & Pleats Upholstery Workshop - Large Footstool or Bench
Description
Choose to make a large footstool, or two seater bench. Choose from three designs – pleats, shallow buttoned or piping. Discover the different tools and materials needed for upholstery, along with a range of upholstery techniques which are detailed in a handout for you to take away. Suitable for beginners. You will learn how to: - Staple elasticated webbing and hessian to the wooden frame, gluing foam to the hessian. - Measure and cut your fabric, stapling to your furniture frame, and finishing it with double pleat corners. - Make your own fabric buttons and apply to furniture (shallow buttoned design only). - Make piping and finish your furniture with fabric borders (piping design only). - Fix the feet or legs to your furniture. Furniture choices (we will email you for your choice following your booking): - Bench –choose from either metal hairpin legs or mid-century style wooden legs. - Footstool – for the feet choose from a natural or dark wax. Fabric choice: - Sustainable Fabric choices included. We will email you for your choice following your booking. Dimensions: Bench – 90cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high Large Footstool – 61cm wide x 61cm deep x 29cm high Useful information: - You will need to bring your own lunch with you. If you would like to book a private group workshop for four or more people please send a message. These are run Monday - Friday during daytime hours. A date can be organised to suit your group.
What's included in the price?
- The price includes all materials and fabric. - Hot and cold drinks are included throughout the day.
Duration
7 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Suitable for beginners
- Stag dos
- Christmas
- Hen dos
- Father's Day
- Corporate days out & team building
- Mother's Day
- Parking provided
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries