This course builds on the techniques learnt in our Introduction to Modern Upholstery Workshop, progressing your understanding of modern upholstery processes with the aim of developing your independent working and decision making skills to enable you to be able to take on small upholstery projects on your own.
Students will learn the skills required to upholster and fit a cover on a simple chair i.e. one with an upholstered seat and back. Throughout the course you will gain an understanding of the cutting process when fitting a chair and develop your sewing skills as required.
Entry requirements
This couse is suitable for anyone who has previously completed our Introduction to Modern Upholstery Workshop or equivalent.
What do I need to bring?
A chair with an upholstered seat and back - without wings or arms. You will also need to provide top fabric, any braid or trimmings if required and any bespoke upholstery materials. Students are also advised to bring a notebook with plain paper and a camera (a phone with a camera is more than sufficient).
Basic materials are included in the course fee.
Upholstery tools will be provided for use within the workshop, however advice and guidance can be given if you wish to purchase your own kit.
Fee Information
£180 for the 10 week course.
These fees are indicative of the 2021-22 costs and may be subject to change
Further Information
This course is scheduled on a Tuesday evening, 19:00 - 21:30 at our Ware Campus.
How to book
To book on any of our Art & Design leisure courses, please contact our Information Centre on 01992 411411.
The Department will contact you with start-up instructions approximately 1 week before the start of the course.
All our Art & Design Leisure courses run subject to reaching minimum numbers. In the event we are unable to run the course you are booked on to, you will be offered a space on an alternative course or a full refund of the course fee.
We endeavour to remove our courses from the website once courses are full, in the unlikely event you are able to submit a booking and pay for a course that is full, you will be offered a space on an alternative course or a full refund of the course fee.
For further information please contact the Information Centre by email on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to speak to an advisor please call 01992 411411.