Description
This 2 day practical hands on course combines some basic woodworking and traditional(ish) upholstery to make a functional, decorative, and personal footstool. Day one will be the measuring, marking out, cutting and assembling of the frame, using a combination of hand tools machines and other workshop equipment. We leave the frame overnight to set the adhesive ready for the upholstery on day two. The upholstery is a multi-layer process which gives a strong and durable covering to the frame. The top cover should be the piece of medium weight fabric no less than 80cm square that you have brought with you to give the uniqueness to your footstool.
What's included in the price?
All materials for the wooden frame and the upholstery except the top cover of medium weight upholstery fabric which participants supply. (If you forget the material, we always have something in the fabric box). All tools and equipment are supplied and each participant will be issued with ear defenders, safety glasses, gloves and a dust mask to be used as required during the two days. These are yours to be taken away at the end of the course with your footstool. Tea and coffee are available throughout the days, and there is a supermarket with a café (every little helps) a couple of minutes walk from the studio for lunch if you fancy.
Duration
12 hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
I am Frank, owner and guiding hand of Creative Workshops. With 50+ years’ experience in making, fixing, teaching, lecturing and designing it is now time to pass on some of the practical skills that have served me well throughout my life and career. We aim to deliver project based practical courses, designed to develop skills and the problem-solving thought processes that are transferable to many other situations as well as the unique item made during the session. DBS certified and insured. Frank White BSc (Hons) Technology
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Hen dos
- Christmas
- Public transport
- Overseas Holiday
- Corporate days out & team building
- Easter
- Parking provided
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Father's Day
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Suitable for beginners
- Mother's Day
- Stag dos
- Romantic
- Intermediate level
- UK Holiday
FAQs
A. Everything for the course is included. All materials except the top cover for your footstool which should be a minimum of 80cm x 80cm and a medium weight fabric. All tools, machinery and personal safety equipment are supplied. Just bring a positive attitude and plenty of enthusiasm.
We have limited parking close by and disabled parking by arrangement.
A. We aim to be as barrier free as possible. We openly welcome participants that are ND or have physical impairments and will, wherever possible, adapt the course accordingly. If we can ensure personal safety and participants can negotiate the flight of stairs to the workshop we will find a way. Please contact us to discuss any issues in confidence.
A. Comfortable clothing that is OK to get dusty/dirty without tassels, loose sleeves ,etc, that could catch in machinery. Footwear should be sturdy with covered toes.
A. Most of our courses are for anyone from 8 to 108. Children 8 to 16 must be accompanied by a responsible participating adult. Tutors are DBS checked.
