LEISURE & SPECIALIST SHORT COURSES:

Our Leisure and Specialist Short Courses are designed for individuals at all levels, whether beginning their journey in furniture making or upholstery, returning to the craft, or seeking to expand specific skills in a focused and supportive environment.

Delivered in structured blocks to accommodate a range of commitments, our Leisure and Specialist Short Courses offer a flexible entry point into high-quality craft education. Learners can choose to work on guided projects or pursue personal design ambitions, all within a collaborative, hands-on setting.

Participants benefit from:

  • Access: To industry-standard tools, machinery, and materials in our professional workshops

  • Expert: Instruction from tutors with extensive sector experience

  • A chance: To develop technical competencies and creative confidence

  • A community: Of like-minded individuals focused on growth and craft excellence

Whether you’re exploring a new interest or enhancing your existing practice, our short courses foster the knowledge, practical skills, and behaviours that underpin creative confidence and lifelong learning.

Course content includes joinery, upholstery techniques, fabric application, finishing, design drawing, and sustainable materials.

BOOK & PAY FOR A SHORT COURSE:

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

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