Piping, Shallow Buttoned and Pleats Upholstery Workshop

Choose to make a stool, small or large footstool, or a two-seater bench.



7 hours

Class size 1 to 4 (public classes), 4 to 6

  £215 - £275 (£215 for Stool; £215 for Small Footstool; £275 for Large Footstool; £275 for Bench) (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Discover the different tools and materials needed for upholstery, along with a range of upholstery techniques which are detailed in a handout for you to take away.
The price includes all materials and fabric. Suitable for beginners.
You will learn how to:
  • Staple elasticated webbing and hessian to the wooden frame, gluing foam to the hessian (not applicable to crate).
  • Measure and cut your fabric, stapling it to your furniture frame, and finishing it with double pleat corners.
  • Make your own fabric buttons and apply them to furniture (shallow buttoned design only).
  • Make piping and finish your furniture with fabric borders (piping design only).
  • Fix the feet or legs to your furniture.
Furniture choices – Please select your choice when booking:
  • Bench or Stool – choose from either metal hairpin legs or mid-century style wooden legs.
  • Footstool (large or small) – for the feet choose from a natural or dark wax.
Fabric choice:
Sustainable Fabric choices included.
You will be contacted following booking for your fabric and finishing choices
Dimensions:
  • Stool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high
  • Storage Crate – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 38cm high
  • Footstool – 50cm wide x 40cm deep x 29cm high
  • Bench – 90cm wide x 40cm deep x 49cm high
  • Large Footstool – 61cm wide x 61cm deep x 29cm high
If you are making a shallow buttoned or pleated design piece, your day will finish at approximately 3pm.
What you'll get
Hot and cold drinks are included throughout the day.
All the materials and tools necessary to make their furniture choice are provided.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly classes
What to bring
You will need to bring your own lunch with you.
Location

Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors - Cinderhill Lane, Scholar Green, ST7 3HR, England

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Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors benefits from two generations of experience to produce beautifully bespoke and customised furniture.
As a father and daughter team, we combine our skills, passion and creativity to produce unique pieces that will look perfect in any home. Our experience provides a rich understanding of interiors and furniture; Ian specialises in carpentry and salvaging reclaimed materials, whilst Emma is passionate about upholstery and interior creations.

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