MAKE AN UPHOLSTERED HEADBOARD

Would you like to know how to upholster a Headboard? Join us in this one day workshop.

You will make an upholstered sample headboard Dimensions: 60cm x 80cm from start to finish. You will use sustainable foam, wadding and calico to upholster onto the plywood base, and take it home.  

You will learn about foam and how to select the correct density and thickness. By attaching foam , shaping and tensioning  with calico 

You will learn all the techniques required to make a simple, well tensioned and shaped headboard including how to shape squared and rounded corners

Surface buttons are added for a final flourish. 

By the end of the day, you will have gained an understanding of the materials and techniques involved in making a beautiful and comfortable headboard. 

We have fabrics here for you to choose from but if you wish to bring your own please do bring approx 80cm x 100cm.

Please note: no leather or rubber backed fabrics. Choose a fabric suitable for upholstery which is usually 137cm wide. 

Jane Kimber

General Information

You will receive a courtesy reminder by email 1-2 days before the workshop/course begins.

Refreshments

Coffee, tea and biscuits are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you or visit a nearby venue to purchase food.

Access

If you have any specific access or special needs, please contact us confidentially in advance by email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk. There is a small step to the entrance, and the toilet is on the ground floor.

All sewing workshops and occasionally lampshade making, tassel making and bookbinding workshops are located on the second floor. There is no lift access.

Refunds and cancellations

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Disclaimer

The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, The Goodlife Centre reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.

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