Leisure & Specialist Short Courses

Leisure & Specialist Short Courses in Furniture Making and Upholstery

Our Leisure and Specialist Short Courses provide hands-on training in furniture making and upholstery for all levels, whether you’re a complete beginner, returning to craft, or looking to refine specific skills in a professional workshop setting.

Flexible and practical learning

Delivered in structured blocks to fit around work and other commitments, these courses offer a flexible entry point into high-quality craft education. You can follow guided projects or develop your own ideas in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

What you’ll gain

Participants benefit from:

Industry-standard tools and equipment in our professional workshops
Expert tuition from experienced makers and tutors
Opportunities to develop technical skills and creative confidence
A supportive community of makers focused on growth and craft excellence

Not sure where to start? Try a £25 taster day

Our upholstery taster days are perfect as an introduction to upholstery. In a single day you’ll work on a small project, learn practical techniques, and take home what you make — all guided by experienced tutors. These sessions are ideal if you’d like a low-commitment way to explore making before booking a longer course.

View upcoming taster days and book via Eventbrite.

Skills you can build

Whether you’re trying furniture making or upholstery for the first time, or developing your existing practice, these short courses help you build practical skills and creative confidence. Course content includes:

Joinery and woodworking
Upholstery techniques
Fabric application and finishing
Design drawing and project planning
Sustainable materials and processes

Designed to support practical learning and long-term creative development, our short courses help you build skills you can apply both personally and professionally.

Explore our upcoming short courses and find the right place to start.

Upcoming Short Courses & Booking

Select the date of your Upholstery Saturdays – 5 Week Course.

You will be taken to the Stripe website to pay for, and complete your booking.

Book this course 04 Oct - 01 Nov 2025

Book this course 22 Nov - 20 Dec 2025

Book this course 17 Jan - 14 Feb 2026

Book this course 28 Feb - 14 Mar 2026

Book this course 18 Apr - 16 May 2026

Book this course 6 Jun - 04 Jul 2026

“I had a fantastic experience on this Upholstery course! The tutors were incredibly knowledgeable, offering expert guidance while keeping the learning process fun and engaging. The structure of the course was both enjoyable and rewarding. Not only did I gain a deeper understanding and love of the craft, but the course also gave me the discipline and confidence to grow my business. I came away feeling truly inspired. I highly recommend this for anyone looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment.”

Hayley Poulter, Fox and Furb

View Course Info T-Level: Craft & Design (Furniture)

View Course Info AMUSF Diploma in Upholstery

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