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Huntlands Farm Upholstery Courses
Huntlands Farm, Whitbourne, Worcester WR6 5RD

    Huntlands Farm Upholstery Courses

    Upholstery Courses

    Huntlands Farm Upholstery Courses are run by Lucy Brodie, who also offers excellent accommodation facilities at Huntlands Farm.

    Lucy is a qualified upholsterer certified by the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers the courses provide training in both modern and traditional upholstery techniques, utilizing a variety of materials and methods. Participants can opt for either a five-day or a two-day course, each offering valuable skills and insights into the world of upholstery.

    Five-Day Course Highlights:

    • Learn traditional or modern upholstery, covering the fundamental skills and techniques required to upholster furniture.
    • Acquire skills in simple repairs, including addressing frame issues such as filling in holes and gluing joints.
    • Gain expertise in handling fabrics and materials correctly during cutting, stitching, and fixing. This includes working with webbing, hessian, animal hair/coir fibre, and wadding.
    • Master the correct usage of tools, including hammers, tack-lifters, and ripping chisels.
    • Understand and adhere to Health & Safety guidelines.

    Two-Day Course Highlights:

    • Receive instruction in traditional or modern upholstery, encompassing the essential skills and techniques for furniture upholstery.
    • Learn simple repair techniques, addressing frame issues such as filling in holes and gluing joints.
    • Develop proficiency in handling fabrics and materials during cutting, stitching, and fixing. This involves working with webbing, hessian, animal hair/coir fibre, and wadding.
    • Familiarize yourself with the correct usage of tools, including hammers, tack-lifters, and ripping chisels.
    • Understand and follow Health & Safety guidelines.

    If you have any difficulty finding upholstery fabric, there is a collection of remnant fabric available in Lucy’s workshop for exploration.

    For further details about courses including cost and stay-over options, click here .

    Also see

    Huntlands Farm

    Moorhall Farm

    Lower Elmores

    Huntlands Farm Weddings

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