Course: Upholstery Project – Bring a Chair
Duration: Mondays or Wednesdays 6 or 12 evenings 6:30pm – 9pm / 6 days Tuesdays 10am – 5pm
Cost: £395 / £690(includes VAT)
Next start date: See table below for next start dates. Dates are not transferable.
Suitable for: Absolute beginners. No prior experience is required for this course.
About: This is a fantastic chance to up-cycle and personalise a family piece you have at home or a junk shop find and a great way to immerse yourself into the wonderful world of upholstery.
This is a fantastic chance to up-cycle and personalise a family piece you have at home or a junk shop find and a great way to immerse yourself into the wonderful world of upholstery.
If you are a newcomer to upholstery, there are a couple of pointers to help you choose a chair to work on. Choose something that has one or two flat planes – a seat and a back – as curves and arms are more complex and take longer to achieve.
The chair on the right was completed in about 12 weeks.
If you are a complete beginner, you could bring something more simple such as an upholstered footstool. More experienced upholsters can bring more complex pieces. Your chair can be traditionally built or modern, but be aware that some modern pieces have been constructed using machinery and are difficult to recreate by hand.
Click here for a detailed PDF of suitable chairs.
Please email info@thegoodlifecentre.co.uk with a photo of your chair prior to the course so we can answer any suitability questions and advise if your chair is suitable.
We have very limited storage at the centre, so we can only store smaller pieces during the course. Please make sure the total dimensions are less than 1000mm high by 750mm wide, with a depth of 750mm.
Please note: We cannot offer additional time to work on your project outside of workshop times.
We provide the use of all upholstery tools and equipment including compressed air staple guns.
Basic upholstery materials that you require for your project will be moderately charged on a pay-as-you-use basis and will be dependent on each chair’s requirements.
We can advise you on the purchase of your top fabric and we have a lovely library of fabric samples to help make up your mind. The Goodlife Centre sells all the basic tools and materials for use on on projects worked on at home.
Some materials will not be kept in stock, but can be ordered in.
Jane Kimber-Armstrong
Krasi Nikolova
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
Please refer to our terms & conditions below.
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.
Terms & Conditions
| Start day | Date | Start time | End time | Course name | Course length | Price | Good to Know | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 14/09/2026 | 18:30 | 21:00 | UPHOLSTERY - BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR - Monday eve | 6 or 12 weeks | £395.00 GBP | Upholster your own chair | Details |
| Wed | 16/09/2026 | 18:30 | 21:00 | UPHOLSTERY - BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR - Wednesday eve | 6 or 12 weeks | £395.00 GBP | Upholster your own chair | Details |
