Upholstery Taster Weekend

About this course

This introductory course explores traditional upholstery through its history, tools, materials and core techniques. Participants apply these techniques to the construction of a drop-in seat for a dining chair, developing an overview of how traditional upholstered seating is made. The teaching combines explanation of the craft with practical work on the seat project, providing an initial experience of the subject.

What you'll learn

• Identify tools and materials used in traditional upholstery
• Describe aspects of the craft’s history and development
• Apply key traditional upholstery techniques
• Upholster a drop-in seat for a dining chair

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended as an introduction for learners exploring traditional upholstery for the first time. The Beginner level suggests that it is aimed at people developing fundamental knowledge and techniques, rather than those seeking advanced instruction.

Before you go

• The drop-in seat project can be completed using a participant’s own dining chair or one provided by the course.