Learn the skills necessary to re-upholster and carry out basic repairs to frames for a range of antique and modern furniture using traditional and modern methods and materials. Particular attention will be paid to the correct and safe use of specialist tools and equipment, the selection and use of a variety of furnishing materials and design ideas. Beginners will be able to complete a small footstool or simple drop-in seat chair as a starter project, and begin work on a second project of their choice with guidance from the tutor. Learners with more experience will select and work on a more complex item of their choice- and this would usually be a small to medium sized armchair.
Name: Upholstery - beginners/improvers Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment The course tutor will use a range of methods to assess progress on the course. These may include: Observation, completion of an Individual Learning Plan which will be updated regularly, evaluation of work samples, question and answer sessions. Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160218 13:25:35 Updated 20160218 13:25:35
You will need to source and bring in your small item of furniture to work on for the course, and you will also need to purchase all other fabrics and sundries not covered by the basic materials fee. The tutor will provide further information at the first session, but overall costs will be dependant on the quantity and type of materials used. Equipment required You will need to source and bring in your small item of furniture to work on for the course, and you will also need to purchase all other fabrics and sundries not covered by the basic materials fee. The tutor will provide further information at the first session, but overall costs will be dependant on the quantity and type of materials used.
ADULT LEARNING LEWISHAM
adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk
020 8314 3300
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2nd Floor Laurence House
1 Catford Road
Town:
LEWISHAM
County:GREATER LONDON
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