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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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ClassBento money-back guarantee
Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
That's why we provide a money-back guarantee*: If you're unsatisfied with this experience, just leave it at least 20 minutes before it ends, and tell us (the ClassBento team) the reason for your dissatisfaction within 4 hours of that time, and we'll provide you with a refund.
For extra peace of mind, all our bookings are covered by our £10 million public liability insurance.
* We may choose to limit our refund per customer at £1000. In some rare cases, we may also require you to show us your photo ID before we process the refund.
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A: 5 x 7 hours, £390 per guest
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5 Day Upholstery and Restoration Course
Restore and upholster your furniture in this five day long course in Cornwall.
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5 x 7 hours
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£390
What you'll do
* we run courses throughout the year but we get very booked up so please contact us for availability.
Ever wanted to learn some new skills in fabric upholstery or furniture restoration? Join experienced teacher Polly in her beautiful studio, where you will nurture your soul, switch off from the modern world, and enjoy an old artisan craft.
Throughout the five days you and a small group of four other like-minded people will learn many different new skills and building your confidence and creativity. You'll be learning about sewing, wood restoration, traditional and modern upholstery techniques.
Please bring your own piece of furniture you wish to restore and some fabric. You are welcome to get in touch with Polliander to discuss your project or any other questions you may have.
Guiding this exciting journey is Polly, an expert upholsterer with fourteen years of experience under her belt, as well as a family background in antiques and design. So whether you're a newbie or have some familiarity with furniture restoration, you can be sure you're in good hands as you pick up some tips and tricks.
You'll be spending your five days in our beautiful studio, in a renovated old Chapel. We keep things low-tech, so there is no internet, but there is plenty of friendly support, our resident dog Toby and lovely views, so it's not all bad!
By the end of this thrilling restoration course, you will be going home feeling creatively satisfied with a fun new hobby and in love with a gorgeous piece of furniture.
Please note: Not included are any materials used. If you do use any from our studio, they will be costed by weight or by the meter. Amounts used are noted and paid for at the end of the course.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for all levels, from beginner to experienced.
What you'll get
- Tools
- Tea, coffees are provided.
What to bring
- The piece of furniture you want to work on.
- Top fabric.
Session repeats
This class series runs over 5 consecutive days.
Your teacher
Polly Waite is a classically trained and qualified upholsterer and furniture restorer. She is a member of the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishing and has been working professionally in the industry for over 12 years. Polly comes from a background in design and family history in antiques. She has been using her trained eye to turn tired old chairs into one-of-a-kind, coveted pieces.
When Polly isn’t busy sharing her skill, passion and knowledge with others, she’s putting her creativity and skills into practice. You can normally find her in her studio creating beautiful chairs. She truly believes that chairs are not just a functional piece of furniture but something that we have an attachment to.
Her passion and skill has made her a trusted member of The House Of Upcycling and a mentor to future upcycle designers and upholsters.
More recently Polly Waite was asked to be one of the specialist restorers on Channel 4’s new show, Mend It For Money. You can now see her on TV helping to keep beautiful and rare furniture alive and loved.
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