7 February 2025 - 8 February 2025 ( 10 hours, 1 weeks )
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Waterloo Centre
A two day taster, learning through a small project such as a drop in seat or footstool. Explore specialist tools, materials and the fundamental processes. Progress to the Monday evening class with the same tutor.
Emphasis is on a practical approach to learning through a series of set exercises, combined with tutor demonstrations, hand outs and student discussion. The personal project gives students an opportunity to use the skills learnt to produce a completed chair or stool. Students will be expected, encouraged and guided on how to keep a good work book of practical skills, sample materials and research.In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.
The course is aimed at giving beginners an introduction to traditional upholstery and improvers, a chance to recap their skills.
The studio is situated on the second floor of the Nancy Seear building. Disabled access is via a lift to the first floor or stair lift to the second. Contact the department on 0207 450 1934 if you have mobility issues.
Students are requested to bring a small project a drop in seat, or footstool with them and their own top fabric. It is advised that students bring with them a camera, notebook, A4 folder and writing implement to keep an accurate and useful work book. Sturdy shoes should be worn in the workshop, open toes and flimsy soles are not advisable. There may be small additional charges for some materials used in the studio.
