Upholstery Summer School

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Course code: T48F

Five-day, hands-on workshop suitable for both beginners and more experienced learners as it is project focused. Friendly, informative tuition from tutor experienced in all aspects of traditional or modern upholstery required to renovate your project piece.

when

From 11 Aug 2025 to 15 Aug 2025
Full time - all week 09:30-15:30

one week

with Nicky Hamilton

where

Stoke Lodge

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN

fees

full fee for this course: £291.00, concession fee: £177.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

Five-day, hands-on workshop suitable for both beginners and more experienced students as it is project focused – what you learn depends on the piece of furniture you bring. It is advisable not to bring anything bigger than an armchair. Friendly, informative tuition from tutor experienced in all aspects of traditional or modern upholstery required to renovate your project piece.

What can students expect?

Hands-on experience from the start; they will begin work on their project the first lesson. There may be dust involved when stripping the furniture therefore dress appropriately. There could be loose tacks and staples on the floor so suitable footwear required. As the learning is based on individuals’ projects, and the percentage of new to experienced learners will vary term to term, the pace of tuition can be uneven, please be patient!

Please note due to storage limitations, all pieces of furniture MUST be taken home at the end of the Summer School. Pieces left behind without prior agreement will be disposed of.

This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.

Late starters allowed?

Yes, but there will be proportionately less time to do the project in.

Previous experience required?

No. Experience of hand and/or machine sewing will be useful.

What is the progression route?

Further upholstery classes until learner confident.

Are there any extra costs?

Yes. The materials learners need are either supplied by the Tutor at a moderate cost or can be purchased elsewhere by the learners. Top cover fabric +/- braid is also required.

Work set between sessions?

No, but if appropriate learners can carry on at home should they wish.

What should students bring?

A manageable piece of furniture on the first day, not sofas or chaise longues. Only bring top cover fabric to the first session if doing a very small piece of furniture.

Most tools will be available to use but you must bring:

<ul>
<li>Scissors,</li>
<li>Tape measure</li>
<li>Lunch & refreshments</li>
</ul>

In addition

<ul>
<li>A mallet if you have one</li>
<li>An apron or old shirt to protect your clothes (optional)</li>
</ul>

<ul>
</ul>

Teaching method/style?

Hands on demonstration plus handouts.

Equipment Required

See list above.

Refunds and cancellations

<ul>
<li>If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</li>
<li>If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</li>
<li>If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</li>
<li>Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</li>
<li>We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</li>
</ul>

 

If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.

When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.