Workshops
Traditional Upholstery
Coming Soon
Price: €240
- Level: Beginner
- Time: from 11am till 3pm
- Duration: 5 weeks on Saturdays
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Includes: Everything except
1 meter of fabric
Set up as an initiation to the artisanal craft, you will create a traditional seat on a footstool frame.
You will learn about the tools & material used for traditional techniques from webbing, coconut fibre stuffing, sophisticated stitches & more.
The workshop will attend no more than 5 people, to assure that you get the best time out of it.
At the end of the 5 weeks, you will be able to take home your beautiful footstool & show off your new piece.
Look up to your hard work or offer this elegant footstool as a unique gift.
If interested please send me your contact details & I will put you on the list
French mattress
Coming Soon
Price: €144
- Level: Beginner
- Time: from 1pm to 4pm
- Duration: 3 weeks on Saturdays
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Includes: Everything except
1 meter of fabric & 10 buttons
Set up as an initiation to sewing, you will learn how to realise a French Mattress cushion.
You will learn about the sewing machine & how to thread it, tracing, cutting & how to assemble fabric.
The workshop will attend no more than 5 people, to assure that you get the best time out of it.
At the end of the 3 weeks, you will be able to take home your stylish French Mattress & show off your new cushion.
Look up to your hard work or offer this fashion cushion as a personal gift.
If interested please send me your contact details & I will put you on the list
Mid Century
Stool
Coming Soon
Price: €160
- Level: Beginner
- Time: 10am - 4pm
- Duration: 1 weekend
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Includes: Everything except
1 meter of fabric or 2 meters if you want to mix different fabric
Set up as an initiation to the Modern Upholstery , you will make a modern seat on a Mid century footstool.
You will learn how to use a staple gun & Synthetic materials used for modern techniques from webbing, Foam, how to create a piping edge & more.
The workshop will attend no more than 5 people, to assure that you get the best time out of it.
At the end of the week end, you will be able to take home your vintage footstool & show off your new piece.
Look up to your hard work or offer this retro footstool as a gift.
If interested please send me your contact details & I will put you on the list
We are very pleased to announce that Laure has been invited by St. Johns College Cork, to share her knowledge & expertise in an 10 weeks Introduction To Upholstery course, beginning September 2022.
Designed as an introduction to the craft, Laure will guide you through the methods & techniques used by masters of the trade on achievable projects such as, footstools, dining chairs and ottomans.
Booking is essential and spaces are limited.
For more information, please visit
or contact the Adult Education Office
Tel: 086 0410668