**COURSE FULL** 41722 Upholstery Basics, Term 3, 2023 **COURSE FULL**
Love that old piece of furniture but it’s looking worn and tatty? By the end of this course you will have the skills to deconstruct, reconstruct and recover – breathing life back into an old piece of furniture. This popular 8-week course fills up quickly so register now to confirm your place.
Course Code: WAI-41722
Dates: 26 July – 13 September 2023
Times: Wednesday Evenings, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Tutors: Judy Jeffery and Kath Wilkie
Venue: The Spot, 365 Queen Street, Masterton
Cost: $220
Must Enrol and pay fees by: 10 July 2023 **Please note: this is a very popular course with limited places. We suggest you secure your space by enrolling via link below. Payment required at time of enrolment
Course Information for WAI-41722 Upholstery Basics, Term 3, 2023
Course Tutors: Judy Jeffery and Kath Wilkie
Purpose of the Course: Experienced tutors teach the whole process of deconstruction of the old piece of furniture to the new completed piece.
- Participants will learn about…
- how to deconstruct the old piece of furniture, removing fabric and stuffing keeping what is needed for new pattern cutting
- re making all components from springs, stuffing and top fabric
- Sewing the new pieces to fit the furniture
- finishing techniques to make your project look the best
Pre-requisites (if any): BYO furniture project to remake. This course is for beginners. Not suitable for couches.
Participants Must Provide: Tutors will advise you of what tools are needed once you get started. The tutors have a tool box which they are generous in sharing however as you get started you may need your own tools such as a staple gun, hammer, screwdriver, pliers, tacks and staples.
Upholstery materials to be provided by the learner. Some upholstery materials can be purchased from the tutors.
Please contact reception@reapwairarapa.nz for any further information you may require.