Upholstery Courses
“Begin at the beginning then go on til you come to the end then stop.” Lewis Carol
Ever dreamt of learning upholstery, wood finishing or sewing? We offer a variety of upholstery courses, wood finishing courses, curtain making courses, cushion courses and so much more.
Nestled in the Cornish countryside is a 17th century Chapel that we have renovated into our unique and creative workspace. Here you can submerse yourself in crafts and get inspired. Our space is full of natural light and views of the Cornish countryside. It is sure to help you unwind, whilst you learn some new skills. Our resident dog, Toby, is on hand too. He is rubbish at upholstery but great with cuddles and stealing fabric.
We run five-day, weekend and long-term professional upholstery courses. Our upholstery courses cover traditional and modern upholstery as well as wood restoration and sewing courses.
If you have a particular piece of furniture you want to restore, looking for a craft holiday or a new career in restoration, then look no further. Our upholstery courses are based on you bringing your own piece of furniture along to work on and all levels are welcome. Whether you’re a total novice or an experienced crafter, you will learn lots of new skills. You will also go home with something to be treasured and admired for years to come.
Whether you are wanting a career in Upholstery or just a deeper knowledge of this artisan craft, we can help you. Take a look at our Fast Track upholstery course and the AMUSF Diploma upholstery course or you can contact us to discuss your goals and objectives.
Furniture restoration is a great way to calm the mind and nurture your creative side. Course sizes are kept at 5 and are always filled with friendly like-minded people. You will return home with new skills, passion for restoration, a lovely piece of furniture and some new friends.
Our fast track upholstery course, leisure and long term upholstery courses are run by Polly, so you will be in very good hands. Polly comes from a family background in antiques and design and has been working as an upholsterer for over 16 years. Polly is a member of The Guild and The AMUSF. She started teaching at The Good Life Centre in London. www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk over 10 years ago before setting up her own studio in Cornwall.
Consider nurturing your soul and igniting your creativity in our beautiful studio. You will switch off from the modern World and immerse yourself in an old artisan craft. We’re a low-tech studio, so no wireless internet but you will find a friendly and supportive environment.
Our five day and weekend courses are run throughout the year. Five-day restoration courses start at £400.
Ordering fabric prior to the course is advised. Contact us to discuss how much fabric you need for your project. There are plenty of samples and books at the studio and we can help with ordering when you get here if needs be.
The dates of our upcoming courses are on the Timetable page, and you can book online. Alternatively, you can contact us for dates and booking.
We look forward to welcoming you.
If you are unsure if your project is suitable then please contact us to discuss.
We are an approved training centre for The Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishings https://amusf.org/
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