Upholstery On Fridays

This course is available for enrolment.

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Course code: T75C

These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on your project after a short introduction.

when

From 04 Jul 2025
Fri 09:30-15:30

One day

with Nicky Hamilton

where

Stoke Lodge

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

fees

full fee for this course: £65.00, concession fee: £46.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project.

What can students expect?

Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on their project after a short introduction. There may be dust involved when stripping the furniture therefore dress appropriately. As the learning is based on individuals’ projects, the pace of tuition can be uneven, please be patient! 

Please photograph your piece of furniture and email it the week before the workshop to: nickyhamilton99@gmail.com

This workshop will be delivered at Stoke Lodge.

Pieces of furniture cannot be stored at Stoke Lodge due to limited storage space. This applies even if you have booked on a future Friday/Saturday workshop.

Late starters allowed?

No

Previous experience required?

The course is primarily for learners who have started a project and not yet finished it, but do not want to embark on a whole new term. New learners are also welcome and will be aided in the re-upholstery of their project but need to bring a small piece such as a stool or drop in seat/dining chair that can be finished in a day. 
Experience of hand and/or machine sewing will be useful.

What is the progression route?

Strip furniture of top cover +/- some or all of the upholstery, reupholster as necessary then fit fabric of learners choice.

Are there any extra costs?

Yes. The materials learners need will be supplied by the Tutor at a moderate cost or can be purchased elsewhere by the learners prior to the day if they know what they will need. Top cover fabric +/- braid is also required. (If purchasing from the tutor please bring cash or cheque book).

What should students bring?

A small piece of furniture or unfinished project, top cover fabric and braid (if appropriate).

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

<ul>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Tape measure</li>
<li>A box of dressmaking pins</li>
<li>Lunch and 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>

Teaching method/style?

Hands on experience, 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.