The Art of Traditional Upholstery

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Starting on August 7th 2023

Price:  €430

Join Laure for this 5 day intensive Masterclass ‘ The Art of French Upholstery’ , making a Georgian Dressing Stool, in the traditional French manner. You will learn about the tools and materials used as well as covering lots of techniques from hemp webbing, applying hessian, horse hair, sophisticated stitches, cutting fabric, corners and blind stitches. This course is a rare chance to extend upon your upholstery skills and venture into the fine details of Antique Restoration.

No prior experience is required to tackle any of our courses! You will be given a full induction, covering all the tools of the trade, and everything is included you just have to bring yourself. We will guide you through every step of the process and you will be amazed by what you can achieve! We encourage total beginners to strive for that professional look. If you have never tried upholstery before, just go for it!

The workshop will attend no more than 4 people,  to assure that you get the best time out of it. 1 hour lunch break will be included in of our local coffee shop.

At the end of the week, 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.

Send us an email to book 

    Creative
    Modern Footstool

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    Starting on August 12th 2023

    Price:  €280

    If you’re not sure whether upholstery is for you and want to try your hand at something new or if you just fancy getting creative and making an amazing project, then this upholstery course is for you!
    Designed as an introduction to the craft, we will Upholster a small stool with modern techniques.
    You will learn about the tools and materials used as well as covering lots of techniques from applying hessian and foam, cutting fabric, shallow buttoning and applying decorative nails. 

    The workshop will attend no more than 4 people,  to assure that you get the best time out of it. 

    1 hour lunch break is included in one of our local coffee shop.

    At the end of the weekend, you will be able to take home your stylish stool & show off your new cushion.

    Look up to your hard work or offer this  trend stool as a personal gift.

     

    Send us an email to book