Upholstery Courses

We are aware that some of our trade customers run upholstery courses and we are happy to list these here on our website. Do send us any details, dates, accreditations, links etc. and a photograph if you would like to include one. It is, of course, important to note that Glover Bros is purely listing information given to us and that it is up to the individual to ascertain whether or not the course is suitable for their personal requirements.

Carmarthenshire

The Traditional Upholstery Workshop

Porthyrhyd
Carmarthenshire

www.upholsterycourses.com

Members of The Association of Master Upholsterers and an approved AMUSF Training Centre delivering Stage One, Two and Three of the Accredited Diploma.

They also offer their own private diploma certificate course for students preferring a less formal but professional approach, and leisure courses for those aspiring towards a hobby rather than a business.

Courses run throughout the year, so tuition is individual and flexible.

Cheshire

Plush Upholstery Workshops

Hollybank
St John’s Road
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 2NB

andrea@plushreupholstery.com

Tel: +44 (0)7580 651312

plushreupholstery.com

A City & Guilds qualified traditional upholsterer who offers weekly traditional upholstery classes each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday on a small and informal basis. Ideal for everyone from beginner leisure enthusiasts who have a project they want to undertake with some guidance and support, to those looking to gain sufficient experience and knowledge to run their own upholstery businesses in the long term.

Cornwall

Polliander

99 Acacia Road
Falmouth
TR11 2JZ

pollywaite@gmail.com

Tel: +44 (0)7403 959819

www.polliander.com

Traditional and modern courses throughout the year are run from a professionally equipped workshop by artisan upholsterer Polly Waite. The courses vary from 5 day hobby courses to 6 week fast track training courses, plus a weekend course per month. They are open to all abilities from total beginner to the more experienced looking to further their skills.

For course dates, details and to book online, visit the website.

Tresithick Upholstery Training

The Barn Workshop,
Trevilvas Farmhouse
Grampound,
Truro, Cornwall
TR2 4DE

Tel: +44 (0)1726 884500

tresithickrestorations.co.uk

Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF) and the only approved AMUSF training centre in the South West, delivering Level 2 and Level 3 Craft Certificate courses accredited by the AMUSF which are suitable for those seeking a career change. 5-day leisure courses also available, suitable for any level of ability from the novice to those with upholstery experience who wish to take on a more ambitious project.

Courses run throughout the year – please click on website link for further details.

Devon

John Cooper

Colyford Memorial Hall
Contact: Katie Sivier

Tel: 01297 551288

katiesivier@btinternet.com

Upholstery classes, all abilities welcome – held on Mondays, daytime, at the Colyford Memorial Hall on the A3052, Lyme Regis to Sidmouth road. Please email Katie for more information.
Steve Chivers

Newton Abbot
+44 (0)1626 355130
+44 (0)7809 099180

chiversupholstery@btinternet.com

Private lessons in Newton Abbot on Thursdays & Fridays. Please contact for further details.
WRW Devon
Newton Abbot & Torquay

Basil Sanders
+44 (0)7977 355213 (Newton Abbot)
+44 (0)1803 317188 (Torquay) or

wrwdevon@yahoo.co.uk

Courses cover upholstery, wood repair/polishing & caning. They run near Newton Abbot on Monday mornings (10 – 1 pm)  and in Torquay on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday evenings from 6.30 pm.  Contact South Devon College ACL.

Bramblemead Upholstery

Dalwood, Axminster
01404 881312

martin@bramblemead-upholstery.co.uk

Martin teaches traditional upholstery skills at all levels in his home workshop in the beautiful village of Dalwood, East Devon. Please telephone him to discuss your individual requirements.

Dorset

Strippers and Stuffers Club

Portesham Methodist Hall
Portesham
Nr Dorchester
Dorset

Jan Nightingale

woolley.night@btinternet.com

Tel: 01258 454215 after 6.30pm except Wednesdays.

Jan, previously an upholsterer and loose cover maker for about 40 years, runs a course in Dorset every Wednesday from 5.30 pm – 8 pm. The year commences on 2nd Wednesday in September but new students can start at any time in the year. Beginners are welcome and one can learn upholstery, loose covers, curtains or dressmaking. Jan also gives private lessons in Blandford Forum. Please phone or email for further information.
Anna Eckford

Higher Dairy Farm
Cowgrove
Wimborne
Dorset
TH21 4EL

anna@upholstery-classes.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1202 883906

upholstery-classes.co.uk

An accredited AMUSF training centre offering both leisure classes and formal qualifications in Traditional Upholstery. Please visit website for details.
Amanda Luddington
River Cottage Upholstery

Littlebredy
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 9HQ

Tel: 01308 482403

rivercottageupholstery.co.uk

Traditional and Modern Upholstery Workshops:Workshops are as a rule run along the school term time, (every six weeks).With a occasional acception.

Held at:The Village Hall, Littlebredy,Dorchester, Dorset. DT2 9HQ. Tel: 01308 482403

Littlebredy is a Private Estate, with thatched cottages nestled in the Bride Valley a stones throw away from the jurassic coastline.

Associated member of the Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF).
Yeoman Member of the Worshipful Company of Upholders

Workshops are held on:

Wednesday: 10-1 & 2-5
Friday: 10-1
Saturday: 10-1 & 2-5

6 session of 3 hours £120
Tea & coffee are provided

Herefordshire

Franklin Upholstery & Interiors

Unit 1-4 Twyford Road
Rotherwas Industrial Estate
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR2 6JR

sjfranklin69@gmail.com

Tel: 07749 847251

franklinupholstery.co.uk

Stephen Franklin runs an accredited AMU&SF training centre offering both formal qualifications and leisure in Traditional Upholstery.

Stephen was awarded by The Worshipful Company of Upholders a Certificate of Excellence Award in Upholstery and Soft Furnishings in 2015

Please visit his website for more details.

Lancashire

R Fraser Upholstery

37 Walker Grove
Heysham
Morecambe
Lancashire

Tel: +44 (0)1524 851905

rfraserupholstery.com

Students come to upholstery classes from all over the North West.

See website for details.

Oxfordshire

Oxford School of Upholstery

Horspath
East Oxford

info@kendalupholstery.com

Tel: +44 (0)1539 592786

kendalupholstery.com/upholstery-courses

This is a fully functioning upholstery workshop and an AMUSF approved training centre with examining status and with over 10 years experience, offering flexible attendance on a range of courses including:

Traditional Upholstery Workshops
Accredited Courses in Upholstery
Professional Training
Apprenticeships

Shropshire

Fiona Hill

enquiries@interiorexperience.co.uk

Tel: 07869 214211

interiorexperience.co.uk

See website for details.

Somerset

Ball Hill Farm Upholstery

Ball HIll Farm
Rock Hill
Wrantage
Somerset
TA3 6DN

Nicky Gane

Tel: +44 (0)1823 490460

Mobile: 07940 827740

timgane@tiscali.co.uk

ballhillfarm.org

Ball Hill Farm Upholstery offer evening classes, one day or weekend workshops and private tuition. Learn and have fun in a spacious, well-equipped studio, with all essential tools provided, and materials required available to purchase.
Angela Lamb

Tel: 07455 106842

designphi.interiors@gmail.com

bathcollege.ac.uk/love2learn

Daytime and evening classes

Termtime only

Beginners welcome:

Edington Village Hall

(TA7 9HA)

Tuesdays 10.30 am – 1.30 pm

High Ham Village Hall

(TA10 9DA)

Mondays 6.45 pm – 9 pm

Bath College – Love2learn adult leisure course. Apply to:

Individual 1:1 or small group private classes (max 4) by arrangement within client’s homes/studio space.

Block booking, over 4-6 weeks, termtime only.  Max 2 hours.

No classes August 2022.

Lucy Harden

Cleeve
North Somerset

Tel: 01275 875155

lucy.harden@sky.com

Held in Cleeve Village Hall every Wednesday, friendly upholstery classes for all abilities, using traditional/modern upholstery techniques. ‘Give a piece of furniture a new lease of life’. Contact Lucy for more information.
Cherry Dobson

Lilac Barn
English Hurdle
Curload
Stoke St Gregory

+44 (0)1823 698707
+44 (0)7836 685195

lilacbarn.co.uk

See website for details of upholstery and other courses.
Strode College

Street
Somerset

Tel: 01458 844590

strode-college.ac.uk

Adult Education Classes in termtime.

Angela Lamb – traditional upholstery teacher

See college website for more details

The Makery

16 Northumberland Place
Bath
BA1 5AR

sarah@themakery.co.uk

Tel: 01225 487708

themakery.co.uk

The Makery runs a range of creative workshops including a one-day ‘Introduction to Upholstery’ where you learn traditional techniques to upholster a drop-in seat, ottoman or stool.

You could also learn to make piped cushions, curtains, roman blinds and much more.

The Woodworks Project

1-4 Victoria Park Business Centre
Midland Road
Bath
BA1 3AX

upholstery@thewoodworksproject.com

Tel: 01225 313240

thewoodworksproject.co.uk

Our experienced tutor, Leigh-Anne Treadwell, a highly skilled upholsterer, and founder of Bristol Upholstery Collective, will be guiding you step-by-step to project completion.

In a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere, you will have the chance to bring out the best in your furniture, and create an opportunity to feel proud. Whatever your drive to learn upholstery, our upholstery courses are an enjoyable opportunity to really get to know what it’s all about.

This 6 week traditional upholstery course is very much dictated by what you wish to achieve. You’ll benefit from seeing a variety of works being completed alongside your own project, class demonstrations and one-to-one support. The beauty of a weekly class is the available time to complete homework if you wish to really make the most of tuition during the lesson – you can achieve so much more!

All proceeds from our public upholstery courses are used to help fund The Woodworks Project’s charitable activities, so by enrolling on one of our courses you are directly helping vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

For course dates, details and to book online, or to find out more about the work of our charity please visit the website.

Wiltshire

Sweetman and White Upholstery Services

29a South Street
(behind Butler’s Court)
Warminster
BA12 8DZ
Contact: Claire Matthew

Tel: 01985 988140

sweetmanandwhite@gmail.com

Give Claire a ring for further details.

Scotland

Walkers Upholstery & Interiors

106 Bonnygate
Cupar
Fife
KY15 4LF

hutcheons@live.co.uk

Tel: 01337 810724

walkersupholstery.com

AMU accredited Level 2 & Level 3 upholstery courses.

Also private leisure classes: 2, 3 or 5 day courses and night classes on 2 evenings a week. Courses suitable for all levels and abilities.

See website for more details.

Brass Tacks Upholstery Services

Aldersyde
Crocketford
Dumfries
DG2 8RA

steven@brasstacksfurniture.co.uk

Tel: 01556 690236

brasstacksathome.co.uk/

Member of the AMU. Private Upholstery classes, offering one, two or three consecutive day classes with evening. Maximum of four students, sign up for as many or as few classes as you like.

Bring your own project, either traditional or modern, and receive tuition from a qualified upholsterer with forty years of experience. All tools, machines and materials are provided, or you may bring your own.

Full information on the website.

International – France

Sowerbys Upholstery

Runduic 29410
Pleyber Christ
Brittany
France

Jude Sowerby
sowerbysupholstery@gmail.com

Tel: 0033 29 87 85 909

www.sowerbysupholstery.com

On site accommodation available. See website for more details.