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Roundedby

Contact name: Lucy Thomas
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over 2 years
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Maker's bio

I live in Lewes, and have been running a furniture and textile business making simply designed contemporary pieces. One of those pieces, the birch wood footstool is an especial delight to make, it is simple, useful, light & beautiful. With none of the corners that so frustrate upholstery newcomers, I thought it made the perfect 1 day workshop experience. For after a ‘hard’ day learning, making, laughing, creating you get to take home and put your feet up on a foostool, and say “That was Rounded by Me’.

Courses, kits & gifts

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1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project
6 hours
Next date: 18th May 2025
2 places left
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Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!
6½ hours
Next date: 19th Oct 2025
4 places left
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Three (3) Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project
18 hours
Next date: 25th Apr 2025
2 places left
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Upholstered Headboard Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!
2 days
Next date: 4th Oct 2025
6 places left

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
25 Mar 25'

Fiona Jeffers reviewed: Modern Upholstered Footstool Workshop - no experience required - the perfect gift!

"What a brilliant day course and Lucy is a fabulous teacher! I was excited but a little apprehensive before I started as I didn’t know how good I’d be but with Lucy’s expert tutoring, humour and patience I managed to make a stool which I can say I was very proud of indeed. All of my friends and family were impressed to. Following the course I felt very inspired to undertake new upholstery projects, I keep looking at all my furniture at home in a different way now, even my husband might get upholstered if he’s not careful!! 🤣 The lunch to was delicious! Thank you Lucy, I’d definitely recommend this course. "

Roundedby responded:

"Haha! You've caught the bug - you'll find yourself coming out of the cinema talking about the fact that the pleats on the dining chairs in the final scene weren't the same height!! You did so well, it was a total pleasure to have you on the course, such a lovely bunch, it was a great day, and your footstool was a triumph! Best - Lucy"

25 Mar 25'

Karen Jones reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Had a fabulous Sunday afternoon with Lucy, who is amazing. Prior to the workshop, she answered all my emails and concerns so that on the day things ran smooth. She also sent me lots of information regarding suppliers for my item. She is very knowledgeable and attentive as well as such fun. Would highly recommend this workshop which is also exceptional value. I was so happy to take home a stool which is now happily sitting in my snug. Lucy also, stayed on after the workshop to finish my stool as I had made an error"

Roundedby responded:

"Ah thanks Karen! It was so great to have you in the Studio, you all worked SO hard, there is so much to learn, new tools, thinking in 3D, measuring twice and cutting once ... I'm not saying anything there .... ;-) It was a really good day, and you did brilliantly - do remember to cover your hammer head with cloth when you put the decorative nails in! Thanks again, Lucy "

24 Mar 25'

Deborah Curran reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Lucy is a great teacher. Very patient and knowledgable and she went above and beyond to help my friend finish her project so she could take it home on the day. I would highly recommend this course. It’s great value for money and I learnt so much. Thank you Lucy. "

Roundedby responded:

"Ah Debbie it was so great to have you back in the Studio - I think the headboard was an absolute triumph, a really good call by you to back it with calico. Thanks so much for coming & contributing to a really friendly, enthusiastic & industrious day! Best - Lucy"

13 Feb 25'

Kate reviewed: 1 Day Bring Your Own Upholstery Project

"Lucy was brilliant the whole day. She managed our group’s wide range of abilities, projects and purpose brilliantly. Was a fabulous day and I now need to find when I can bring my wingback chair in for a makeover. Highly recommended ☺️"

Roundedby responded:

"Oh Kate you were a whirlwind I can't believe how much you learnt an achieved - 👌👌👌- and I’m so glad that you decided to go for it with that fabulous embroidered top fabric, the chair absolutely sings !!! Oooh yes.. .. a Wingback!! Cheers Lucy"