Upholstery at Glencorse Community Centre – nearly fully booked

Kate Moulin on July 20, 2018

This upholstery workshop is held in the wonderful centre created and run by the Glencorse Community Association

Our workshops are for beginners looking for a one day taster course or those committed to a larger project. All skills levels welcome to our small classes that are in easy reach of Edinburgh.

With this “mix and match” way of running a workshop, be inspired by the wide variety of chairs that are brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe that you can learn from each other and not just from the tutors. You will learn traditional skills working to professional standards.

Find out if upholstery works for you. Bring a piece of furniture, your fabric and any final trimming, such as braid or nailstrip. We provide all the tools. The materials like webbing, felt, calico and nails are provided for a small additional charge.

A footstool, dining chair with drop in seat or piano stool can be completed in one day. Before you come, strip off all the old materials and make sure there are no wobbly joints. Ideally, your frame should be made of “proper” wood because mdf and veneered wood can be difficult to work with and an easy project to start with is always a good idea!

If you have a bigger project in mind – perhaps four days – just choose the dates that suit you best. Beginners as well as those who have already done some upholstery will be very welcome. You might already have basic tools, have chosen your fabric and have a supply of everything else you need. In addition, specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to use, as well as a sewing machine.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course.

Please bring a picnic lunch (and the cafe, which is volunteer-run might also be open). We provide tea, coffee and cake.

Look at our website (upholsterachair.co.uk) and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.

You are welcome to visit any course before you commit to one or more upholstery days and we are always available to provide advice and discuss what you would like to achieve.

Upholstery at Restoration Yard, Dalkeith Country Park – waiting list!

Kate Moulin on February 16, 2018

This upholstery workshop has a unique venue – in the beautifully restored and re-purposed 18th century stable block in Dalkeith Country Park. Learn how to upholster in a historic and lovely setting with a wonderful lunch provided.

Our workshops are for beginners looking for a one day taster course or those committed to a larger project. All skills levels welcome to our small classes that are in easy reach of Edinburgh.

With this “mix and match” way of running a workshop, be inspired by the wide variety of chairs that are brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe that you can learn from each other and not just from the tutors. You will learn traditional skills working to professional standards.

At a Taster Day find out if upholstery works for you. Bring a piece of furniture, your fabric and any final trimming, such as braid or nailstrip. We provide all the tools. The materials like webbing, felt, calico and nails are provided for a small additional charge.

A footstool, dining chair with drop in seat or piano stool works for a one day course. Before you come, strip off all the old materials and make sure there are no wobbly joints. Ideally, your frame should be made of “proper” wood because mdf and veneered wood can be difficult to work with and an easy project to start with is always a good idea!

If you have a bigger project in mind – perhaps four days – just choose the dates that suit you best. Beginners as well as those who have already done some upholstery will be very welcome. You might already have basic tools, have chosen your fabric and have a supply of everything else you need. In addition, specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to use, as well as a sewing machine.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course.

Look at our website (upholsterachair.co.uk) and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.
You are welcome to visit any course before you commit to one or more upholstery days and we are always available to provide advice and discuss what you would like to achieve.

Upholstery at Restoration Yard, Dalkeith Country Park – almost fully booked

Kate Moulin on July 24, 2017

This upholstery workshop has a unique venue – in the beautifully restored and re-purposed 18th century stable block in Dalkeith Country Park. Learn how to upholster in a historic and lovely setting with a wonderful lunch provided.

Our workshops are for beginners looking for a one day taster course or those committed to a larger project. All skills levels welcome to our small classes that are in easy reach of Edinburgh.

With this “mix and match” way of running a workshop, be inspired by the wide variety of chairs that are brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe that you can learn from each other and not just from the tutors. You will learn traditional skills working to professional standards.

At a Taster Day find out if upholstery works for you. Bring a piece of furniture, your fabric and any final trimming, such as braid or nailstrip. We provide all the tools. The materials like webbing, felt, calico and nails are provided for a small additional charge.

A footstool, dining chair with drop in seat or piano stool works for a one day course. Before you come, strip off all the old materials and make sure there are no wobbly joints. Ideally, your frame should be made of “proper” wood because mdf and veneered wood can be difficult to work with and an easy project to start with is always a good idea!

If you have a bigger project in mind – perhaps four days – just choose the dates that suit you best. Beginners as well as those who have already done some upholstery will be very welcome. You might already have basic tools, have chosen your fabric and have a supply of everything else you need. In addition, specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to use, as well as a sewing machine.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course.

Look at our website (upholsterachair.co.uk) and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.
You are welcome to visit any course before you commit to one or more upholstery days and we are always available to provide advice and discuss what you would like to achieve.

Upholstery workshop in Musselburgh

Kate Moulin on May 2, 2017

Our workshops are for beginners looking for a one day taster course or those committed to a larger project. All skills levels welcome to our small classes that are in easy reach of Edinburgh.

This “mix and match” way of running a workshop gives provides a chance to see the wide variety of chairs that are brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe that you can learn from each other and not just from the tutors. You will learn traditional skills working to professional standards.

At a Taster Day find out if upholstery works for you. Bring a piece of furniture, your fabric and any final trimming, such as braid or nailstrip. We provide all the tools. The materials like webbing, felt, calico and nails are provided for a small additional charge.

A footstool, dining chair with drop in seat or piano stool works for a one day course. Before you come, strip off all the old materials and make sure there are no wobbly joints. Ideally, your frame should be made of “proper” wood because mdf and veneered wood can be difficult to work with and an easy project to start with is always a good idea!

If you have a bigger project in mind – perhaps four days – just choose the dates that suit you best. Beginners as well as those who have already done some upholstery will be very welcome. You might already have basic tools, have chosen your fabric and have a supply of everything else you need. In addition, specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to use, as well as a sewing machine.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course.

Look at our website (upholsterachair.co.uk) and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.

Please bring a picnic lunch, and we provide tea, coffee and cake.

You are welcome to visit any course before you commit to one or more upholstery days and we are always available to provide advice and discuss what you would like to achieve.

Upholstery workshop at Glencorse Community Centre

Kate Moulin on May 2, 2017

Our workshops are for beginners looking for a one day taster course or those committed to a larger project. All skills levels welcome to our small classes that are in easy reach of Edinburgh.

This “mix and match” way of running a workshop gives provides a chance to see the wide variety of chairs that are brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe that you can learn from each other and not just from the tutors. You will learn traditional skills working to professional standards.

At a Taster Day find out if upholstery works for you. Bring a piece of furniture, your fabric and any final trimming, such as braid or nailstrip. We provide all the tools. The materials like webbing, felt, calico and nails are provided for a small additional charge.

A footstool, dining chair with drop in seat or piano stool works for a one day course. Before you come, strip off all the old materials and make sure there are no wobbly joints. Ideally, your frame should be made of “proper” wood because mdf and veneered wood can be difficult to work with and an easy project to start with is always a good idea!

If you have a bigger project in mind – perhaps four days – just choose the dates that suit you best. Beginners as well as those who have already done some upholstery will be very welcome. You might already have basic tools, have chosen your fabric and have a supply of everything else you need. In addition, specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to use, as well as a sewing machine.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course.

Look at our website (upholsterachair.co.uk) and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.

Please bring a picnic lunch, and we provide tea, coffee and cake.

You are welcome to visit any course before you commit to one or more upholstery days and we are always available to provide advice and discuss what you would like to achieve.

Upholstery workshop at Glencorse Community Centre

Kate Moulin on January 11, 2017

Our workshops are designed for everyone; beginners looking for a one day taster course to find out if upholstery is for them or those committed to a larger project and looking for more than a one day course. All skills levels welcome.

We hope that this “mix and match” way of running a workshop gives provides a chance to see the wide variety of chairs that are brought along for rejuvenation and understand the traditional way of re-upholstering furniture. We really believe that you can learn from each other and not just from the tutors.

Taster days are about finding out if upholstery works for you. Just bring a piece of furniture with all the old materials removed and the fabric you have chosen for reupholstery. We provide all the tools you might need. The materials like webbing, felt, calico and nails are provided for a small additional charge.

A footstool, dining chair with drop in seat or piano stool can be completed on a one day course. Just make sure that once the old materials are stripped off that there are no wobbly joints. Ideally, your frame should be made of “proper” wood because mdf and veneered wood can be difficult to work with and an easy project to start with is always a good idea!

Committing to more than 1 day means you have a bigger project in mind – perhaps four days – just choose the dates that suit you best. Beginners as well as those who have already done some upholstery will be very welcome. You might already have basic tools, know what fabric you want to use and have a supply of everything else you need. In addition, specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to use, as well as a sewing machine.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course.

Look at our website (upholsterachair.co.uk) and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.

Please bring a picnic lunch, and we provide tea, coffee and cake.

You are welcome to visit any course before you commit to one or more upholstery days and we are always available to provide advice and discuss what you would like to achieve.

Upholstery workshop at Glencorse Community Centre

Kate Moulin on July 26, 2016

Our workshops are designed for everyone and all skill levels – just pick the dates that suit you. We work from a number of different venues and prices can vary, so the dates are listed for each venue. On average, those doing bigger projects such as armchairs find that four days works well.

Whatever your experience, all are welcome. There will be an average ratio of two tutors to eight students so there will always be help to hand, using traditional skills and working to professional standards.

You will probably already have basic tools, know what fabric you want to use and have a supply of everything else you need.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course, although there is a limited supply. Specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to borrow.

You can come and see us in action before your course begins and that gives you a chance to talk through what to expect and ask lots of questions.

Look at the gallery on our website and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.

Alongside those coming for the four day course will be those who have signed up for one day taster sessions. We hope this “mix and match” way of running courses gives beginners a chance to see and be inspired by the wide variety of chairs brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe you can learn as much from each other as from the tutors.

The Glencorse Community Centre venue is about 4 miles from the Straiton exit on the City of Edinburgh Bypass, so easily accessible from Edinburgh, East Lothian, Glasgow area and further afield. Bring a picnic lunch and we will provide tea, coffee and cake.

The course at this venue costs £75 a day plus any materials purchased during the course.

Upholstery workshop at Glencorse Community Centre

Kate Moulin on July 26, 2016

Our workshops are designed for everyone and all skill levels – just pick the dates that suit you. We work from a number of different venues and prices can vary, so the dates are listed for each venue. On average, those doing bigger projects such as armchairs find that four days works well.

Whatever your experience, all are welcome. There will be an average ratio of two tutors to eight students so there will always be help to hand, using traditional skills and working to professional standards.

You will probably already have basic tools, know what fabric you want to use and have a supply of everything else you need.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course, although there is a limited supply. Specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to borrow.

You can come and see us in action before your course begins and that gives you a chance to talk through what to expect and ask lots of questions.

Look at the gallery on our website and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.

Alongside those coming for the four day course will be those who have signed up for one day taster sessions. We hope this “mix and match” way of running courses gives beginners a chance to see and be inspired by the wide variety of chairs brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe you can learn as much from each other as from the tutors.

The Glencorse Community Centre venue is about 4 miles from the Straiton exit on the City of Edinburgh Bypass, so easily accessible from Edinburgh, East Lothian, Glasgow area and further afield. Bring a picnic lunch and we will provide tea, coffee and cake.

The course at this venue costs £75 a day plus any materials purchased during the course.

Upholstery workshop at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre

Kate Moulin on July 26, 2016

Our workshops are designed for everyone and all skill levels – just pick the dates that suit you. We work from a number of different venues and prices can vary, so the dates are listed for each venue. On average, those doing bigger projects such as armchairs find that four days works well.

Whatever your experience, all are welcome. There will be an average ratio of two tutors to eight students so there will always be help to hand, using traditional skills and working to professional standards.

You will probably already have basic tools, know what fabric you want to use and have a supply of everything else you need.

Some additional materials will be available for purchase during the course, although there is a limited supply. Specialist tools such as staplers, needles and button making equipment will be available to borrow.

You can come and see us in action before your course begins and that gives you a chance to talk through what to expect and ask lots of questions.

Look at the gallery on our website and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.

Alongside those coming for the four day course will be those who have signed up for one day taster sessions. We hope this “mix and match” way of running courses gives beginners a chance to see and be inspired by the wide variety of chairs brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe you can learn as much from each other as from the tutors.

The course at this venue costs £75 a day plus any materials purchased during the course.

The venue at Musselburgh Community Learning Centre is within easy reach of the City of Edinburgh Bypass, so is easily accessible from Edinburgh, the Lothians, Glasgow area and further afield. A picnic lunch is recommended and we provide tea, coffee and cake.

Taster day – try upholstery!

Kate Moulin on July 26, 2016

A footstool, dining chair with drop in seat or piano stool can be completed on a one day course. Before you come, strip off all the old materials and if there are wobbly joints, fix them before you come to the taster day – it is almost impossible to do so once your wonderful new fabric is in place. It easiest to work with frames made of “proper” wood because mdf or veneered wood can be tricky.

Look at the gallery on our website and our Facebook page to get an idea of work previous students have achieved.

Alongside those coming for a taster session will be those committed to a four day course. We hope this “mix and match” way of running courses gives beginners a chance to see and be inspired by the wide variety of chairs brought along for rejuvenation. We really believe you can learn as much from each other as from the tutors.

The venue at Glencorse Community Centre is near the village of Auchendinny – north-west of Penicuik and 4 miles from the Straiton exit on City of Edinburgh Bypass. It is easily accessible from Edinburgh, the Lothians, Glasgow area and further afield. Bring a picnic lunch and we will provide tea, coffee and cake.

This courses costs £75 + plus additional materials used – rarely more than £5, but can sometimes be more.