Class Schedule

We currently offer weekend classes for Wood Carving, Stained Glass and Jewellery Making, weekday classes in Restoration and Upholstry and evening classes in Wood Carving (Tuesdays and Thursdays) and Wood Working (Mondays and Wednesdays).

All of those classes cost £275, with a £100 deposit and the remaining of the tuition due on the first day of class. Payments can be made in cash, cheques or debit cards. Tools are supplied for all courses, materials will be charged separately for Upholstery, Wood Working, Jewellery Making and Furniture Restoration. We also host clubs in Wood Carving and Chair Seat Caning/Rushing.

We are planning on classes in French Upholstery, Traditional Finishes, Colouring Techniques, Using Machines in Wood Carving, and Seat Caning and Rushing. Please write and we will keep you informed of the future classes. Also, watch this space!!!!

Weekday Evening Classes

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

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)

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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