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.

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

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

Introduction to Upholstery – Monday 7 July 2025 – 10 am to 4 pm

£95 including coffee, lunch and tea

Cathy Newbery is running this course at Higham Hall.  You will learn to strip a small item of furniture (eg a drop in dining seat or dining chair, stool), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate.  You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings, specialist tools, technical materials and expertise will be provided.  In order to ensure you time is well spent, you must contact Cathy directly prior to your course to discuss your project needs.  Contact details will be provided on booking.

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.

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.

See website for details.

Traditional Upholstery Workshops
Accredited Courses in Upholstery
Professional Training
Apprenticeships

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.

Upholstery and Curtain and Blind Courses.  Cherry Dobson, the tutor, has been teaching upholstery for over 40 years so she has a wealth of experience on all upholstery.  She also teaches how to cane and rush chairs.  Day and week courses are held during the year, dates can be found on the website.  Day courses are 10 am – 4 pm on specific dates, whilst 5 day courses are held 3 times a year where students can leave their project in the studio for 5 days.  The studio has recently been refurbished and is a very light space with large tables for students to work on.  Beginners and those with experience are all welcome.  Tools and all upholstery suppies and equipment can be bought at the class or on mail order.  

Rachel Lewis teaches Curtains, Blinds and Cushions on specific dates.  She has her own business and is very experienced in teaching how to make professional looking curtains and blinds.

All courses are fun, informative and addictive!

Angela Lamb – traditional upholstery teacher

See college website for more details

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

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.

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.

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.