Description
This week long upholstery course is designed to offer students 5 days of upholstery tuition, then finishing early so you can go and enjoy all that the local area has to offer. We hope that it will attract both local students and those from further afield who would love to explore Cheddar Gorge and the surrounding Western Mendip Hills and cities like Wells and Bath. Details of where to stay locally will be sent out with our further information sheet, see below. All our classes are suitable for the complete beginner as well as improvers and with 5 days of tuition it is a great opportunity to get stuck into a new project or complete something already underway. Students work on their individual projects and are expected to bring a piece of furniture to work on. Jill can advise on the suitability of individual projects and full details of what to expect and what is included will be sent out on booking or request (please message me via the 'message the tutor' button). The types of projects suitable for the complete beginner would be a footstool/piano stool, dining chair, arm-less or fireside chair, for example. They can be either modern or antique, depending upon what you’d like to have a go at as we teach both modern and traditional upholstery techniques. If you cannot find a piece, let me know, as I have a number of chairs in my workshop that you might like. Learning upholstery can be tremendous fun as well as a lot of hard work, but the thrill of restoring an old chair and turning it into a beautiful, functional and even artistic creation can be extremely rewarding! We have a passion for upholstering, and we like to think that all of our students end up sharing this passion…
What's included in the price?
We provide all the hand tools that you will need to use for your upholstery projects. If you would like to buy your own tools we can order them at a student discount rate from our suppliers. If you bring your own tools you must take responsibility for looking after them. Student discount is 10%. All materials must be paid for at the end of each course or when you have completed your project. You will receive an invoice which details the materials used based upon the information on your materials sheet. We make a small charge for sundry items such as tacks, staples, piping, twine, threads, etc, so that you do not need to itemise everything! All materials used are invoiced at student discount rates. We also have a selection of fabric off-cuts which can be purchased, or you can order rolls of fabric from our fabric suppliers at student discount rates. We will provide tea/coffee and biscuits during the class and water and soft drinks are always available. If you have specific dietary requirements then please feel free to bring your own refreshments. For those on a weekend or summer school, please bring your lunch with you. We have a fridge, microwave and toaster for your use.
Duration
25 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Cheddar Upholstery School has been running alongside the commercial upholstery & interiors business (Pretty Sitting) at Barrows House in Tweentown, Cheddar since 2019. Both businesses are owned and managed by Jill Humphrey, AMUSF who is an experienced master upholsterer and tutor. We run daytime and evening courses, weekend workshops and summer schools in traditional and modern upholstery as well as soft furnishings and interior design. All our courses are suitable for beginners as well as improvers and are designed to be fun, creative, and educational.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Limited mobility
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Corporate days out & team building
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Suitable for beginners
- UK Holiday
FAQs
No, most of our courses are suitable for the complete beginner or those with little experience of the craft.
All upholstery materials will be supplied during your course. We make a charge for materials according to how much you use which is invoiced to you at the end of your course. You are welcome to bring your own fabric, but it is best to check with your tutor about quantity required and suitability before you make a purchase. We do have end of rolls and remnants in the workshop to purchase on the day or you can pre-order from our fabric suppliers if you leave enough time before the start of your course.
No, we provide all the hand tools that you will need. We also instruct you how to use the equipment, such as pneumatic staple guns, drills etc. You will be shown how to use all equipment and tools safely.
Yes. You can park in front of the workshop to offload your chair then re-park on the side street adjacent to the venue.
Venue
