8 July 2024 - 10 July 2024 ( 15 hours, 1 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
A three day taster, learning through a small project. Explore specialist tools, materials and the fundamental processes of upholstery. Progress to the Monday evening class with the same tutor
Emphasis is on a practical approach to learning through a series of set exercises, combined with tutor demonstrations, hand outs and student discussion. The personal project gives students an opportunity to use the skills learnt to produce a completed chair or stool. Students will be expected, encouraged and guided on how to keep a good work book of practical skills, sample materials and research.
The course is aimed at giving beginners an introduction to traditional upholstery and improvers, a chance to recap their skills.
The studio is situated on the second floor of the Nancy Seear building. The class is situated on the second floor of the Nancy Seear Building. There is partial disabled access is via a stair lift. Please contact additional learning needs (ALS) on: 0207 450 1972 before enrolling if you have any mobility support
Students are requested to bring a small project a drop in seat, or footstool with them and their own top fabric. It is advised that students bring with them a camera, notebook, A4 folder and writing implement to keep an accurate and useful work book. Sturdy shoes should be worn in the workshop, open toes and flimsy soles are not advisable. There may be small additional charges for some materials used in the studio.
The course provides a basic knowledge from which students could go onto tackle simple upholstery projects. Progression is possible to longer Monday evening courses. There are many other courses in the Textiles section that complement and enhance traditional upholstery. Follow @textilesatmorley on instagram for inspiration
