Courses
We have long weekend courses, two or three day courses, 2.5 hour morning/evening classes and a regular once a month class for 5 hours.
Long Weekend Course
Long Weekend Course
- Classes run from 9am to 5.00pm.
- Numbers on each course are limited to 3 people.
- They last 4 days.
- Lunch is included.
- Accommodation available.
Long Weekend Course in upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers
In upholstery, soft furnishings or loose covers. Bring your own project or projects. This is a mixed course for all skill levels.
(3 students only on this course)
Accommodation Available. Click here for more information
Price - £520 for 4 days (£495 if you have been before) + materials
Dates 2020: 23 - 26 October, 20 - 23 November,
2021: 22 - 25 January, 12 - 15 February, 30th April - 3rd May (bank Holiday)
Shorter Courses
2 and 3 Day Courses
2 or 3 short days (6 hours) in upholstery, soft furnishings (curtains, blinds, cushions etc) or loose covers. if you only wish to attend for 2 days you can select any two of the three days but they must be chosen at the time of booking. Bring any small project you like - cushions, simple roman blinds, small upholstery projects, very simple loose covers, small curtains etc. If you are unsure of the suitability of what you wish to make, please ring and we can discuss - this is preferable to a long winded email!
These 6 hour days - 10am to 4pm - run from Friday to Sunday. Refreshments are provided but you will need to bring your own lunch along with. If you do not live locally we can recommend places in Matlock to stay.
No accommodation. Click here for more information. (3 students on this course)
Price 2 days - £230 (£220 if you have been before) + materials (lunch not included)
price 3 days- £355 (£340 if you have been before) + materials (lunch not included)
Dates 2020: 25 - 27 September, 4 - 6 December
2021: 26 - 28 March
Regular once a month classes
Starting in 2020 there will be a regular block of classes once a month during the winter months only. You can choose to attend either a Saturday or Sunday or Monday but must book all the dates on that day. Dates for the Autumn are as follow: -
10/11/13 October, 7/8/9 November, 12/13/14 December
Cost of £180 for all 3 days. 3 Students. 10am to 3pm.
If this doesn't make absolute sense to you, give Angie a ring!
Starting in 2020 there will be a regular block of classes once a month during the winter months only. You can choose to attend either a Saturday or Sunday or Monday but must book all the dates on that day. Dates for the Autumn are as follow: -
10/11/13 October, 7/8/9 November, 12/13/14 December
Cost of £180 for all 3 days. 3 Students. 10am to 3pm.
If this doesn't make absolute sense to you, give Angie a ring!
Mid-week Classes
There are currently 2.5 hour evening classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evening and Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Courses run during school term times only. You can bring any project in upholstery or soft furnishings as long as you can transport to and from home at every session. (4 students on these classes)
Price - £100 for 5 sessions
Classes run during school term times only
There are currently 2.5 hour evening classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evening and Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Courses run during school term times only. You can bring any project in upholstery or soft furnishings as long as you can transport to and from home at every session. (4 students on these classes)
Price - £100 for 5 sessions
Classes run during school term times only
General Information
We keep a number of upholstery frames in stock for those without a piece of furniture.
All materials except the main fabric are kept in stock and a charge is made at the end of each course for the materials each student uses. You are however welcome to bring all your own materials with you if you wish.
We have 4 sewing machines - two domestic machines, a small industrial suitable for soft furnishings and a heavy industrial walking foot machine, suitable for upholstery and bulky furnishing work. None the less students still sometimes prefer to bring their own machines with them so you are most welcome too - better the devil you know!
We keep a number of upholstery frames in stock for those without a piece of furniture.
All materials except the main fabric are kept in stock and a charge is made at the end of each course for the materials each student uses. You are however welcome to bring all your own materials with you if you wish.
We have 4 sewing machines - two domestic machines, a small industrial suitable for soft furnishings and a heavy industrial walking foot machine, suitable for upholstery and bulky furnishing work. None the less students still sometimes prefer to bring their own machines with them so you are most welcome too - better the devil you know!