Evening Upholstery Course 6-Weeks
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Have you ever wanted to dive into the art of traditional upholstery and bring new life to your furniture? Look no further! Bristol Upholstery Collective's 6-week upholstery course is the perfect opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the entire layering process, all in a relaxed evening setting.
Our unique 'bring your own project' approach allows you to work on that special piece of furniture you've been longing to restore. Whether it's a vintage armchair or a sentimental footstool, we're here to guide you through the process.
Our workshop is designed to be both welcoming and professional. Our experienced instructors will provide expert guidance as you embark on the exciting journey of rebuilding and re-covering your furniture.
You'll have the opportunity to work on various furniture pieces alongside other students in our mixed-class setting, gaining insights from a diverse range of projects. Not only that but you will be being taught by the 'Chair Godmother' herself Leigh-Anne Treadwell, creative director of Bristol Upholstery Collective.
Course dates
All courses run on Tuesday evenings from 6.30 - 9.30 pm and last for 6 weeks.
- January 2nd running until February 6th
- February 20th running until March 26th
- April 16th running until May 21st
- June 4th running until July 9th
- September 3rd running until October 8th
- November 5th running until December 10th
Level: Beginner or improver
Cost: £250 - Inclusive of upholstery materials, all you need to bring along is your top fabric!
Tutor: Leigh-Anne Treadwell
Venue: NEW VENUE Bristol Upholstery Collective, Unit 26 Maze Street, Barton Hill Ind. Est. BS59TQ
Age restrictions: 18+
| Adult (6 week course) | £250 |
Available dates
How to get there
Facilities
- Parking
- Toilets
- Wheelchair accessible
- WiFi
On the day
- Please arrive at the studio a few minutes before your course begins so you can have a prompt start
- There are five free car parking spaces in front of the studio, with local streets having free residential parking
- Please wear layers! It can get cold in the studio, but you will soon get warm once you start moving
Changes happen, don't worry
You'll be hosted by
Bristol Upholstery Collective
Bristol Upholstery Collective is a training centre, design and upholstery studio - all rolled into one! They want to share their passion for creative upholstery with all. This collective believes in enjoying quality handmade crafts and championing sustainable heritage craft skills.
Their highly qualified team are all traditional upholsterers, approved by the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers. They love the opportunities their upholstery provides and the new approach it introduces to this creative practice. The team utilise their expertise, skills, industry knowledge and contemporary design to produce high-end quality upholstery and fantastic training opportunities.
Upholstery services include artist collaborations, designing and creating product ranges for surface pattern designers, embroidery artists, textile designers, painters, interior designers, commercial furniture designers, and more!
Bristol Upholstery Collective believe consumers need meaningful relationships with their possessions. They support the concept of 'New Materialism', promoting investment into products that are high quality, handmade locally, and could last a lifetime.
They love their creative, encouraging and efficient workspace. Its network of people who truly appreciate the upholstery practice and want to create unique, environmentally friendly statement pieces is something they couldn't value more.
Any questions?
Ask your question directly to Bristol Upholstery Collective.