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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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Two Day Upholstery and Restoration Course
Learn all about furniture restoration and fabric upholstery in this weekend course.
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2 x 7 hours
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£175
What you'll do
Ignite your creativity in our beautiful studio in Cornwall, where you will be indulging in an old artisan craft and stepping away from the modern world. Breathe new life into some old furniture guided by your experienced teacher, Polly.
With a family background in antiques and design, Polly has been working in upholstery for fourteen years and has plenty of expert tips and tricks to share with you. So whether you're a beginner looking to kickstart a new hobby or an experienced crafter on the hunt for a fun weekend in Cornwall, this craft workshop is perfect.
Bring along any piece of furniture you want to restore as well as some fabric of your choice. We recommend you bring a small project, but you can get in touch with Polliander if you have any questions about the size of your furniture, how much fabric you need, or any other help you might need.
Over the course of two fantastic craft classes, you and a group of three other passionate creatives will build confidence in restoration techniques. You will learn traditional and modern upholstery techniques, wood restoration and sewing.
You'll be learning in our low tech studio in Falmouth, we don't have internet but we do have a supportive environment and you can walk to the beach and other boutique shops and eateries for you to enjoy at the end of the day.
By the end of this restoration weekend, you will be going home with a newfound passion, some incredible furniture and new friends!
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.
Knowledge required
Perfect for all levels, from beginner to experienced.
What you'll get
- Tools
- Tea, coffee, lunch and afternoon tea are all provided.
- The toiletries in our bathrooms are all homemade so your hard-working hands get a bit of extra love too.
What to bring
- The piece of furniture you want to work on.
- Top fabric.
Session repeats
This class series runs over 2 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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