Class Schedule

Chair Seating Club

Every Tuesday from 14:00 to 17:30 (except during school holidays) - 10 January to 28 March

The Chair Seating Club is an informal group meeting monthly. We meet at the Wooburn Craft School on the first Friday of every month. Hours are flexible. Start when you want any time from 2.00 and finish when it suits.

We cover
• Chair caning in the well-known six-way standard pattern. Furniture suitable for this should have one or more panels with regularly spaced holes going all the way through the polished frame. A trapezium shaped bedroom chair is suitable for a beginner.
• More advanced chair caning. Recent projects have used patterns such as double Victoria, snowflake, or more unusual designs as well as more complex exercises such as different shaped panels, sunrise or medallion patterns, curved edges or curved surfaces.
• Blind caning where the holes are not drilled all the way through the frame.
• Double caning. This is usually worked on the arms or back of a chair or sofa. Both front and back of the panel are woven at the same time.
• Close caning. Usually done on the seat of a chair with unpolished rails drilled with widely spaced holes, and with raised corners.
• Rush seating using English rush in the ‘envelope’ pattern or a continental design. A small bedroom chair or stool is suitable for a beginner although a drop in seat is not recommended as a starter piece. For rushing, the piece should have solid unpolished rails around the seat with raised corners.
• Other materials. Projects using e.g. Danish cord or paper rush are also possible

In all cases students will need to bring their own furniture to work on, although it may be possible to purchase a suitable piece from the Wooburn Craft School. Any repairs should be complete before caning or rushing, as well as cleaning, painting or French polishing.

If you would like to join the group, please contact the Wooburn Craft School in advance to discuss your requirements and the suitability of your furniture.

Tutor: Christine Brewster

Class Dates (every Tuesday):
January: 10, 17, 24, 31
February: 7, 21, 28
March: 7, 14, 21, 28

Class Times: All classes start at 14:00 and ends at 17:30

Price:  £10 per hour

Chair Seating Club

Every Tuesday from 14:00 to 17:30 (except during school holidays) 18 April to 29 August

The Chair Seating Club is an informal group meeting monthly. We meet at the Wooburn Craft School on the first Friday of every month. Hours are flexible. Start when you want any time from 2.00 and finish when it suits.

We cover
• Chair caning in the well-known six-way standard pattern. Furniture suitable for this should have one or more panels with regularly spaced holes going all the way through the polished frame. A trapezium shaped bedroom chair is suitable for a beginner.
• More advanced chair caning. Recent projects have used patterns such as double Victoria, snowflake, or more unusual designs as well as more complex exercises such as different shaped panels, sunrise or medallion patterns, curved edges or curved surfaces.
• Blind caning where the holes are not drilled all the way through the frame.
• Double caning. This is usually worked on the arms or back of a chair or sofa. Both front and back of the panel are woven at the same time.
• Close caning. Usually done on the seat of a chair with unpolished rails drilled with widely spaced holes, and with raised corners.
• Rush seating using English rush in the ‘envelope’ pattern or a continental design. A small bedroom chair or stool is suitable for a beginner although a drop in seat is not recommended as a starter piece. For rushing, the piece should have solid unpolished rails around the seat with raised corners.
• Other materials. Projects using e.g. Danish cord or paper rush are also possible

In all cases students will need to bring their own furniture to work on, although it may be possible to purchase a suitable piece from the Wooburn Craft School. Any repairs should be complete before caning or rushing, as well as cleaning, painting or French polishing.

If you would like to join the group, please contact the Wooburn Craft School in advance to discuss your requirements and the suitability of your furniture.

Tutor: Christine Brewster

Class Dates (every Tuesday):
April: 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23
June: 6, 13, 20, 27
July: 4, 11, 18, 25
August: 1, 29

Class Times: All classes start at 14:00 and ends at 17:30

Price:  £10 per hour

Furniture Restoration Alternative Saturdays – Spring 2023

Every OTHER Saturday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 22 April to 3 June

In this course, Ernest will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Ernest will carefully walk the student through every step of  the entire process of restoring their selected project.  Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.

With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century  English and French Furniture.  This means that Ernest has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Class Dates (every other Friday except during school holidays):
April: 22
May:  6, 20
June: 3

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Furniture Restoration Friday with Ernest Riall – Spring 2023

Every Friday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 21 April to 30 June

In this course, Ernest will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Ernest will carefully walk the student through every step of  the entire process of restoring their selected project.  Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.

With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century  English and French Furniture.  This means that Phil has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Class Dates (every Friday except during school holidays):
April: 21, 28
May: 5, 12, 19, 26
June: 9, 16, 23, 30

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 12:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Furniture Restoration Wednesday with Ernest Riall – Spring 2023

Every OTHER Wednesday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 26 April to 7 June

In this course, Ernest will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced restorers. All types of projects are possible (We do suggest you send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school). All materials can be provided by the school (although a charge may apply). Ernest will carefully walk the student through every step of  the entire process of restoring their selected project.  Imagine the great feeling one gets from developing the hand skills needed to turn a warn piece of furniture into a thing of beauty.

With over 15 years experience running a very successful restoration business, Ernest is active with ICON (International Conservation) and he has a PhD centered around 18th Century  English and French Furniture.  This means that Phil has proven himself to meet their very high standards in the restoration of antiques.

Class Dates (every other Wednesday except during school holidays):
April: 26
May: 10, 24
June: 7

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Stained Glass Sunday – Spring 2023

Every OTHER Sunday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 26 April to 4 June

The idea of making pictures with coloured glass, balanced with shapes and rhythm has fascinated generations. This course will introduce students to this amazing craft. Students learn the handling of tools and materials. Developing confidence from straight lines to curves on coloured glass. Projects will introduce the students to the basic techniques such as to score (cut) glass safely, copperfoil and traditional leadwork. This is a hands on practical course, with aspects of design and soldering. As with the Applique technique the students will be able to develop their own design once they have mastered the basics. No previous experience in either art or stained glass is needed for this introduction – just a sense of play and adventure!

Advanced students are also welcome. Lilly will guide and facilitate the creative direction that they want to pursue.

Class Dates (every OTHER Sunday except during school holidays):
April: 26, 30
May: 21, 28
June: 4

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)
Note: Students are also expected to pay a material cost of  approximately £25

Upholstery Monday (evening) with Kat Lyons – Spring 2023

Every Monday from 18:30 to 21:30 (except during school holidays) - 17 April to 17 July

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Monday):
April: 17, 24
May: 15, 22
June: 5, 12, 19, 26
July: 3, 10, 17

Class Times: All classes start at 18:30 and end at 21:30

Price: £319 (Deposit: £100)

Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online

Upholstery Monday (evening) with Kat Lyons – Winter 2023

Every Monday from 18:30 to 21:30 (except during school holidays) - 9 January to 27 March

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Monday):
January: 9, 16, 23, 30
February: 6, 20, 27
March: 6, 13, 20, 27

Class Times: All classes start at 18:30 and end at 21:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online

Upholstery Monday (morning) with Kat Lyons – Spring 2023

Every Monday from 09:30 to 12:30 (except during school holidays) - 17 April to 17 July

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Monday):
April: 17, 24
May: 15, 22
June: 5, 12, 19, 26
July: 3, 10, 17

Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 12:30

Price: £319 (Deposit: £100)

Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online

Upholstery Monday (morning) with Kat Lyons (2) – Winter 2023

Every Monday from 10:00 to 13:00 (except during school holidays) - 9 January to 20 March

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Monday):
January: 9, 16, 23, 30
February: 6, 20, 27
March: 6, 13, 20, 27

Class Times: All classes start at 10:00 and end at 13:00

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online

Upholstery Thursday (morning) with Kat Lyons – Spring 2023

Every Thursday from 09:30 to 12:30 (except during school holidays) - 20 April to 6 July

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Thursday):
April: 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 18, 25
June: 8, 15, 22, 29
July: 6

Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 12:30

Price: £319 (Deposit: £100)

Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online

Upholstery Thursday (morning) with Kat Lyons – Winter 2023

Every Thursday from 9:30 to 12:30 (except during school holidays) - 12 January to 30 March

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Thursday):
January: 12, 19, 26
February: 2, 9, 23
March: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 12:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online

Upholstery Wednesday (morning) with Kat Lyons – Spring 2023

Every Wednesday from 09:30 to 12:30 (except during school holidays) - 19 April to 5 Jully

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Wednesday):
April: 19, 26
May: 3, 10, 17, 24
June: 7, 14, 21, 28
July: 5

Class Times: All classes start at 09:30 and end at 12:30

Price: £319 (Deposit: £100)

Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online

Upholstery Wednesday (morning) with Kat Lyons – Winter 2023

Every Wednesday from 10:00 to 13:00 (except during school holidays) - 11 January to 19 April

Students learn traditional upholstery (not modern – foam) by working on their own prized objects.
In this exciting course, Kat will help students of all levels from complete novices to experienced upholsterers. All types of projects are possible everything from simple drop in seats to complex buttoning using only tradition techniques hair and stitched seats with webbing and springs.

We urge all students  to send a picture of the object if this is your first class with the school at least 2 weeks before the start of the term for cost evaluation. As in all craft he skill and experience level of the student will guide what is an acceptable project.

All base materials can be supplied by the school (although a charge may apply at the end of the course at a discounted price – an estimate of the material costs can be provided once a photo of the piece is received). The top cover can also be ordered through the tutor (students will receive a 10% discount on fabric orders.)

Tools will be provided by the tutor for the duration of the class however if students do want to purchase tools, they, can order them through the tutor at a discount.

Please note that as precautionary measure we suggest that everyone to wear mask in the school!

Class Dates (every Wednesday):
January: 11, 18, 25
February: 1, 8, 22
March: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April: 5, 12, 19

Class Times: All classes start at 10:00 and end at 13:00

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Booking: https://www.chairs-etc.com/book-online

Wood Carving Saturday – Spring 2023

Every OTHER Saturday from 9:30 to 16:30 (except during school holidays) - 15 April to 17 June

Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces with careful guidance from the tutor.

Class Dates (every OTHER Saturday except during school holidays):
April: 15
May: 13, 27
June: 10, 17

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 16:30

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.

Wood Carving Thursday Evening – Spring 2023

Every Thursday from 18:00 to 21:00 (except during school holidays) - 20 April to 29 June

Beginner students will learn the craft of Wood Carving using traditional tools through a couple of challenging exercises, talks and demonstrations. Those new to Wood Carving will learn all the basics and will develop the basic skills to successfully carve objects in wood. They will develop an understanding of wood, how to use the basic tools, then how to conceptualise a final Wood Carving goal and how to reach that goal. More advanced students will continue to improve their skills by carving more advanced pieces.

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start.

Class Dates (every Thursday):
April: 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 18, 25
June: 8, 15, 22, 29

Class Times: All classes start at 18:00 and end at 21:00

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Wood Working with Roberto Pierro – Spring 2023

Every Tuesday from 18:00 to 21:00 (except during school holidays) - 18 April to 27 June

This course starts with an overview of common furniture woods and their qualities as well as the basic hand tools and how to sharpen them. Students will then be introduced to basic Wood Working techniques while each making a beautiful wooden box with a few options to suite all skill levels. Some of the skills students will be introduced to include: using a plane, using chisels to produce dovetail joints, turning, using a cabinet scraper among others. Finally students will try out different finishing techniques before choosing one to apply to their box.

Note the price does not include a £25 materials cost which is payable to the instructor on the first day of classes.

Please note:  no refunds will be given if canceled 2 weeks or less before the class are scheduled to start, unless we are able to fill the slot with another student.

Class Dates (every Tuesday):
April: 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23
June: 6, 13, 20, 27

Class Times: All classes start at 18:00 and end at 21:00

Price: £275 (Deposit: £100)

Note: the price does not include a £25 materials cost which is payable to the instructor on the first day of classes.

Woodcarving Club (Tuesdays)

Every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. (except during school holidays) - 18 April to 29 Augustd

This club is for advanced carvers who shares experience and work on their own piece.

Class Dates (every Tuesday):
April: 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16, 23
June: 6, 13, 20, 27
July: 4, 11, 18, 25
August: 1, 29

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 13:30

Price: £10 per hour

Woodcarving Club (Tuesdays) – Winter 2023

Every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 13:30 p.m. (except during school holidays) - 10 January to 28 March

This club is for advanced carvers who shares experience and work on their own piece.

Class Dates (every Tuesday):
January: 10, 17, 24, 31
February: 7, 21, 28
March: 7, 14, 21, 28

Class Times: All classes start at 9:30 and end at 13:30

Price: £10 per hour