7 Week Traditional Upholstery Course – Change Your Career

7 Week Traditional Upholstery Course – Change Your Career 

Price: £3,465.00

The 7 Week course is designed specifically for those who wish to set up their own traditional upholstery business.

The 7 week course is equivalent to 35 days (245 teaching hours).

Attend the course on dates convenient to yourself (within the available dates published on the website). NB: The course must be completed within two years from the date of booking.

Who is the Course Suitable For ?

This course is specifically tailored for those wishing to set up their own traditional upholstery business.

What Does the Course Involve ?

• The teaching of traditional upholstery methods using traditional materials
• Basic furniture repairs
• French polishing
• How to make Cutting Plans
• How to measure fabrics accurately
• Advice on running your own upholstery business
• How to set up a workshop
• How to price for a job
• Advice on Fabric suppliers
• Advice on Upholstery Suppliers

As this course is specifically designed for people wishing to set up their own traditional upholstery business, the following items of furniture will be required and where possible, should not be deviated from. This is to enable  you cover the widest variety of furniture during your course, setting you in good stead for your future career.

If you are struggling to find items of furniture, we do hold a selection of suitable items which are available to buy, for your course.

Set list of furniture required for the 7 week course:

• Antique Drop in Seat Chair
• Antique Pin Stuffed Chair
• Antique Sprung Dining/Nursing Chair
• Antique Stuffed Edge Roll Chair
• Antique Footstool
• Antique Circular Stool
• Antique Four Fold Dressing Screen
• 20th Century Parker Knoll Wing Armchair
• Antique Traditional Wing Armchair

It is expected, in order to fully complete the set list above, that additional work will need to be undertaken, at home, by the student.

More Detail:

The course runs on weekdays only.

Course times: 09:30 – 16:30

Subject to availability, you are able to choose your own dates. You can book a single day or two, three, four or five days at a time up to a maximum of 35 days (7 weeks).

A light lunch along with tea, coffee and biscuits is included in the course price.

The use of all tools is included in the course price.

On-street parking is available in the immediate area, however, you are able to load and unload within the car park of the workshop.

Are there Any Additional Costs to the Course Price ?

Furniture, fabrics, fillings, braids and all other miscellaneous items are an extra cost but are all available to buy from us during your course. Alternatively, we are more than happy for you to bring your own.

Dates Currently Available for 2025 – Further dates will be added as the months progress

February 2025: Monday 17th  – Friday 21st

March 2025: Monday 17th  – Friday 21st

April 2025: Monday 7th  – Friday 11th

May 2025: Monday 19th  – Friday 24th

June 2025: Monday 16th  – Friday 20th

July 2025: Monday 21st  – Friday 25th

August 2025: Monday 18th  – Friday 22nd

September 2025: Monday 22nd  – Friday 26th

October 2025: Monday 20th  – Friday 24th

November 2025: Monday 17th  – Friday 21st

December 2025: Monday 8th  – Friday 12th

Further Information

If you require any further information about the above course please do not hesitate to contact us by phone on 07712191758 or by email [email protected]

Other Courses Available

If the above course is unsuitable for your needs please take a look at the wide variety of upholstery courses we offer here in Sheffield. More info…………

Testimonials: Student’s Comments and Photos from the 7 Week Change Your Career Course

Helen Woodhouse –  York

Helen’s Testimonial

“I booked the 7 week course just before covid struck and finished late 2022.  I really appreciated how flexible the course was. I sometimes did a full week and at other times just one day per month so, it fitted around work and other commitments. The class size is perfect, small enough that Heather is always on hand to guide and demonstrate techniques but big enough to ensure there is always great company and a supportive atmosphere. I genuinely looked forward to my days upholstering. Heather is so patient but also quite particular about doing things well which meant that I was really pleased with all my finished pieces. The course gave me the confidence to finally upholster a built in seat area at home that I’d been putting off and I know I’ll continue to to take on upholstery projects in the future. One final mention is the lunches, which were always amazing, and the plentiful supply of coffee which was much appreciated.”

A Small Selection of Helen’s Furniture from the 7 Week Change Your Career Course

Stella Crawley – Storrs, Sheffield

Stella’s Testimonial

“I started the 7 Week Change Your Career Course in April 2021 and completed it at the end of 2022. I can honestly say this has been an absolute joy and incredibly satisfying. Heather was always on hand to guide me through with endless patience and practical advice.
I have particularly appreciated the huge flexibility in attending the 7 Week Change Your Career Course – I found that 3 days a week was right for me, rather than full weeks. Heather has given me the confidence and the skills to start my own small workshop where I am continuing to reupholster and repair antique furniture. This has become a real passion, and I hope to continue for many years to come.”

Stella’s Furniture from the 7 Week Change Your Career Course

Pin Stuffed Chair