Upholstery Workshops: Create Your Own Unique Pieces

Not at all! Our workshops are perfect for complete beginners. We’ll guide you through every step, from frame to finish. If you can hold a staple gun and enjoy a bit of creative fun, you’ll fit right in. You will be standing for alot of the day working at a bench.

Depending on the workshop, you’ll create either a beautiful footstool or a coffee table — a stylish, practical piece you can proudly take home at the end of the day.

We provide the frame, padding, tools, expert tuition, refreshments, and plenty of laughs. You’ll just need to bring your own fabric (or choose one from our collection for an additional cost).

Absolutely! We encourage it — it makes your piece truly personal. You’ll need around 1 metre of medium-weight upholstery fabric. We’ll send fabric guidelines before your workshop to help you choose.

Tea, coffee, and plenty of biscuits are included (fuel for creativity!). For full-day workshops, please bring your own lunch. If you require any specialist teas, coffees or milk, please do bring your own. We do have a microwave if you wish to use it for lunch. 

Something comfortable that you don’t mind getting a little dusty. We do provide aprons, but feel free to bring your own.  You will need comfortable shoes for standing and working at the benches - make sure that they cover your feet, such as trainers or boots.

Our workshops typically run for one full day (9.30am–4pm), giving you plenty of time to complete your piece and learn the techniques properly.

Definitely! Upholstery is even more fun with company. You can book together — and we might even give you a small discount if you bring a friend.

  Yes! We have optional DIY upholstery starter kits available to buy at the workshop — perfect if you catch the upholstery bug (and trust us, you will).

Our workshops take place in a spacious upholstery workshop  (BA3 2AD) at the South West School of Upholstery in Midsummer Norton -  a creative, welcoming space with safe on-site parking and easy access. You can relax knowing your car (and your new creation!) are in good hands.

Yes! Our workshop gift vouchers make the perfect present for anyone who loves being creative, trying something new, or giving their home a personal touch.

We ask that you pay in full on booking. Any cancellation up to 28 days before the workshop is subject to a 20% admin fee, but any cancellation with less than 28 days notice will not be refunded.