Course description:
In this course you will be making and covering a drop-in seat for a chair. We do not use staple guns, glue, foam or any modern materials. Everything we use is sustainable from coir stuffing to jute webbing and calico cotton.
You will learn all the skills necessary to upholster a small drop-in seat using traditional methods and materials.
You’ll learn how to tie the stuffing down and how to tack the webbing, hessian and calico into place. You’ll be able to identify the names of the main tools and materials and how and where to use them. Throughout the course, we’ll be looking at the history of upholstered furniture and where to go to see collections of fine and domestic furniture and the difference between traditional and modern upholstery.
Overview
Course description:
Beginners Traditional Upholstery 2024-2025
Who is the course for?
This course is for those who would like to learn the basic skills of traditional upholstery.
It is aimed at those with no prior knowledge or experience of upholstery as well as those who wish to refresh their skills. It is for those who would like to gain knowledge of the history of upholstered furniture and where to go to see collections of fine and domestic furniture.
What will you learn?
Week 1: you will be introduced to the main tools used in traditional upholstery and learn how to strip down and make basic repairs to a piece of upholstered furniture
Week 2: working on a small drop-in seat frame you will begin to build up the foundation layers starting with the webbing. You will be shown the different types of webbing and learn how to apply it to achieve the correct tension
-Week 3: you will learn about the different types of hessian and how and why they are used. You will measure out and tack hessian over the webbing on your frame and sew bridle ties across the surface for the stuffing
-Week 4: you will be introduced to some of the different types of stuffings and fillings used in upholstery and learn how to apply coir fibre to build up the main structure of the seat
-Week 5: we will look at different fabric designers and manufacturers and learn about cutting lists and plans. You will be shown how to tack calico over the stuffing to create a firm seat pad
-Week 6: we will put the finishing touches to the drop-in seat frame and apply the bottoming cloth to the underside
Do you gain any qualifications?
No, the course is not accredited
Do you need to be interviewed or assessed before enrolling on the course?
No
Preparation for the course
No previous experience or preparation is necessary.
Essential equipment and resources
Tools and equipment needed to complete the course will be provided
Bring pen and paper to make notes
Prosp Content
Progression: you can enrol onto many of the creative courses available, including Ceramics Improvers, arts and crafts etc. Please see our prospectus and website for the full list of courses available.
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