Join our 6-Week Upholstery Course on Thursdays and transform your furniture into beautiful, revitalised pieces! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our course runs one day a week, with each session lasting three hours, offering hands-on guidance to help you restore your favourite items with skill and care. Under the expert instruction of Helen, our seasoned tutor, you’ll discover the joy of breathing new life into cherished pieces.

Course Details:

• Time: 10am – 1pm
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Thursday Dates: Apr 24th, May 1st, May 8th, May 15th, May 22nd, May 29th is Half term so no class this week, June 5th.
• Location: Stevenson & Soames Workshop, Unit 21, Hartley Business Centre, Floor 2, Sherwood, Nottingham (NG5 1FD)
• Price: £248
• Before booking: Before booking, please send a photo of your project via WhatsApp to your tutor Helen 07946 489 611 for approval.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to sympathetically remove old upholstery and prepare furniture for restoration
• Traditional and modern upholstery techniques using a variety of materials
• Basic furniture repair and wood restoration
• Expert tips on choosing fabrics and materials
• Introduction to Upholstery Tools: Learn how to use essential tools such as magnetic tack hammers, webbing stretchers, and more
• Workshop Equipment: Gain hands-on experience with pneumatic staplers, industrial sewing machines, and our adjustable-height workbenches to ensure comfort and prevent strain while working on your project

Who Should Attend?

Our 6-Week Upholstery Course on Thursdays is open to anyone aged 18+ with a passion for furniture restoration and conservation. No prior experience is needed. For beginners, we recommend starting with a smaller project like a footstool or dining chair seat to build foundational skills.

What You Need to Bring:

• Your chosen upholstery project
• Top fabric for reupholstery, if you already have it. (Don’t worry if you don’t have fabric on the first day—we’ll measure and advise you on how much fabric you’ll need.)
• Fabric Selection Tip: Choosing upholstery fabric can be overwhelming with so many colours, patterns, and textures available. It’s worth exploring different options before the class to get a sense of what you like. For guidance, click here to see our fabric selection guide which includes a list of local Nottingham shops and online stores, along with tips on selecting the right fabric for your project.

We provide all essential upholstery tools in our fully equipped workshop. If you need additional materials like foam, webbing, piping, or fire-retardant liners, these are available for purchase during the course.

Important: Send a Photo of Your Project Before Booking

To ensure your project is suitable for the 6-week upholstery course on Thursdays, we ask that you send a photo of it before booking and paying. This helps us assess whether it can be completed within the course timeframe, especially if you’re a beginner. Choosing an overly complex project might require additional classes or courses. 

How to Submit Your Project: Simply send a quick photo via WhatsApp to to your tutor Helen 07946 489 611. We’ll review it and confirm if it’s suitable before you book your place.

If you don’t use WhatsApp, you can also send the photo via email to contact@stevensonandsoames.co.uk, but WhatsApp is preferred for faster communication.

Click Here to Send Your Project Photo via WhatsApp

Cancellation Policy
Please review before booking.  Full details about cancellations, refunds, and transfers are available on our Upholstery Classes Cancellation Policy.