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Introduction to Upholstery Courses

Leaf Pattern Design

Ray Clarke, Master Upholsterer, known for his appearances on Money for Nothing and Salvage Hunters

This is Ray Clark, master upholsterer.

Carl Irving, Master Upholsterer

This is Carl Irving, Master Upholsterer

Pay-As-You-Go Upholstery Project Work: 10am to 4pm - £115 per day (plus cost of sundries, ie filling materials)

Future dates:  Saturday, 7th March 10am-4pm, with Ray Clarke

                                Tuesday, 17th March 10am-4pm, with Carl Irving

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Bring in your project (chair, stool, chaise, ottoman etc - no sofas) to work on with one of our master upholsterers. These are single-day workshop sessions that will run over the period of time required to complete your project. Minimum of 5 students to be able to run the class. Dates will be agreed with the group in advance of the first day, then the trainer will agree further dates with the group before the end of the first session. Project pieces will be stored in our premises until the project is completed.​​

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Person's hands stapling fabric to a seat pad frame
Modern armchair upholstered in orange/cream patterned fabric, with brown/cream scatter cushion added
Selection of materials in muted tones of beige and cream
Upholstery tools including a mallet, pliars, screwdriver, fabric trim and some springs

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