Upholstery for Beginners: Make a Footstool
19 September 2026, 10:00 - 16:00
£115 per person
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Spend the day learning the fundamentals of modern upholstery as you build your own footstool from the frame up.
You’ll be guided step by step through the whole process, from assembling the frame and adding padding to choosing and fitting your fabric. Along the way, you’ll pick up practical upholstery skills, tips and techniques, before putting the finishing touches to your very own handcrafted 14″ footstool.
By the end of the day, you’ll have a unique piece of furniture to show off at home – and the skills to inspire your next upholstery project!
What to bring: 1 metre of upholstery-grade fabric of your choice. Your tutor will provide more information about suitable fabrics before the course. All other materials and tools are provided.
Anna Davies
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Who is the course for?
This course is suitable for adults who are complete beginners or those who wish to develop their skills in upholstery. No experience needed.
Do I need to bring anything?
You will need to bring 1 metre of upholstery grade fabric of your choice. You tutor will provide further information about suitable fabrics in advance of the course.
All other tools and equipment will be provided on the day.
How to Find Us
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Booking Terms & Conditions
Workshop and course bookings can be cancelled and refunded (less a 10% administration fee) up until 7 days before the scheduled start date. Our workshops support the work we do as a charity, and because materials and equipment are ordered in advance, we regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the workshop date.
Bookings cannot be transferred between courses however bookings can be transferred to another person in the event that you are unable to attend on the day. In the event that The Art House needs to cancel a workshop for any reason, for example due to tutor illness, your ticket will be refunded in full.
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