Have you got a scruffy old chair or stool that needs a facelift but an upholsterer is too expensive ! Why not learn how to transform your object into something beautiful by joining our upholstery course. , On this upholstery course at Sevenoaks Adult Education you can learn a variety of traditional and modern upholstery techniques, using upholstery tools and materials.This is a practical upholstery course for students to develop skills and work on projects of their own choice.Starting with stripping back your chosen piece of furniture, then webbing it, stuffing it and finally giving it a new lease of life with a beautiful fabric and trim., Demonstrations and guidance on techniques will be given throughout the course and there is a large free car park so you don't have far to carry your chairs !, 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 upholstery course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience.
Name: Upholstery Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160412 14:21:40 Updated 20160412 14:21:40
Please bring your project to the first lesson, a dining chair or foot stool are ideal first projects. In addition please bring a small hammer, scissors, pen and notebook and a camera/phone. There is no onsite storage for your chairs but there is free parking. 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., NB. Open toe shoes must not be worn in the workroom., , Equipment required Please bring your project to the first lesson, a dining chair or foot stool are ideal first projects. In addition please bring a small hammer, scissors, pen and notebook and a camera/phone. There is no onsite storage for your chairs but there is free parking. 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., NB. Open toe shoes must not be worn in the workroom., ,
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