Description

Our “English Upholstery Masterclass” has been curated to satiate that restoration itch by developing traditional upholstery skills. With traditional upholstery hand-tools & advanced techniques extinct in modern manufacturing, you will slow-stitch your way to rebuild a chair from naked frame over eight weeks. Your upholsterer, Charlie, will guide you through this disappearing art.

Course Dates & Times

Wednesday, 14 July 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wednesday, 10 November 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wednesday, 17 November 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wednesday, 1 December 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

About your Upholsterer

Charlie is a passionate educator & upholsterer into his fourth decade of the craft. In the early days of his craft, Charlie worked his way through Europe, soaking in the dying traditional skills of yesteryear from European upholsterers renowned for the craft. His passion was born. Since then Charlie has worked alongside antique-dealers, architects & designers, through the range of eras & styles from antique to contemporary furniture & continues to pass on these skills to the next generation of upholstery apprentices & students.

Choosing a Fabric

You will require to source 1 meter of fabric for the final finish of the chair. This will be required near the end of your course, but we suggest that you source or order your fabric soon after course commencement. We do have some fabric remnants available in the warehouse that you can select from, alternately we will be more than happy to help guide you through the foray of fabric selection.

Something to Consider

To ensure all the upholstery skills & techniques can be covered in the timeframe, it will not be possible to provide your own chair. We do however provide an appropriate chair frame as part of the course fees. If you would like to polish or paint your European beech chair frame prior to class (these are provided in raw wood), please contact me to arrange collection.

The Important bits

Bring: fabric

Wear: comfortable clothes and closed in shoes (expect to get a bit dirty)

Age: 16 years and older

Experience: Intermediate (Although you do not need prior experience)

What you get

Included in the course fees are the rental of upholstery tools, upholstery supplies, a European beech chair frame and the expert tutorage of our Master Upholsterer, Charlie. Tea, coffee, water and biscuits are on offer during the course.

Walk away with

Not only will you be taking home your amazing chair, you’ll walk away with a variety of advanced traditional English upholstery skills, stitches & techniques, and hopefully a love of the craft. Our aim is to continue to inspire you & to propagate traditional skills that have been used for centuries. Join us on our mission to save the world, one chair at a time.

Any Questions?

Ask Jen via email (jen@eclecticboogaloo.com.au) or phone (0451 018 171)

By booking this course you agree to the Terms & Conditions outlined here.