Intro to Traditional Upholstery ~ 2 days

Course Description

A perfect introduction to the craft of traditional, hand-made, upholstery. Suitable for complete beginners and those who would like to learn traditional upholstery techniques. You will be upholstering a bespoke, hardwood frame made by Steve, a master cabinet maker from Dovetail Woodworking in Staffordshire. The frame is made using beautiful, hand-selected, locally sourced timber and constructed using traditional techniques; no pre-made components are used. Working onto the frame means there will be no time consuming stripping of old coverings and stuffings - you can dive straight into learning new skills and techniques. Just bring along 1m of upholstery fabric and your enthusiasm. You will use only natural materials and learn time-honoured upholstery techniques, including:- ~Using an upholstery hammer and tacks ~Webbing using a web-stretching tool ~Creating platforms using hessian ~Traditional stuffing techniques using coconut fibre or horse hair and cotton felt ~Traditional stitch-work including stitching an edge roll ~Covering and cutting using calico and top cover ~Adding a bottom cloth. The frame, materials and all tool hire is included in the price, just bring along 1m of upholstery fabric. Craftspeople have used these skills for centuries and the work can last for just as long! You will take away a bespoke piece that can be cherished for generations. ✳︎ Please note that this course requires a minimum of 2 people to run. ✳︎