If you want to upcycle a chair in your house, change fabric to suit the your new decor or just enjoy giving furniture a new lease of life than this is the Upholstery course is for you. You will develop skills and work on projects of your own choice starting with a small item such as a stool first. Demonstrations and guidance on techniques will be given throughout the course including bridal loops, webbing, springing, blind stitching and the use of horse hair. By the end of the course you will be able to: Use a web stretcher, Identify basic materials, Name and make two basic knots, Select the correct tack for an element of the project, Be aware of and work to relevant Health and Safety guidelines This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. It is important to note that craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity. If you need to bring a carer with you, or be accompanied by another person, please speak to a member of staff.
Name: Upholstery Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150720 09:59:27 Updated 20150720 09:59:27
Please bring a dining chair or stool to your first class, plus a 4oz tack hammer, small pair of pliers, scissors, needle and cotton, pen and notebook. A Digital Camera will be useful if you have one. Please ask before buying large pieces of furniture as there is limited storage space available in the centre and we cannot accommodate sofas or settees. Apart from pens and notebooks please do not buy books or equipment before the start of the course. Details will be discussed at the first session. A small charge of approximately £6.00 per term is made for tacks and string. Most upholstery materials are usually available to be purchased at the class. Equipment required Please bring a dining chair or stool to your first class, plus a 4oz tack hammer, small pair of pliers, scissors, needle and cotton, pen and notebook. A Digital Camera will be useful if you have one. Please ask before buying large pieces of furniture as there is limited storage space available in the centre and we cannot accommodate sofas or settees. Apart from pens and notebooks please do not buy books or equipment before the start of the course. Details will be discussed at the first session. A small charge of approximately £6.00 per term is made for tacks and string. Most upholstery materials are usually available to be purchased at the class.
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
Head Office
College Road
Town:
Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing