Upholstery

We have a wide range of upholstery courses for all levels. Pick from One-Day Workshops to Intensive or Longer Weekly Courses. There is bound to be one that suits you. Sign up, bring your own furniture and join us at Stoke Lodge, Bristol. You can find out everything there is to know about our Upholstery Courses currently on offer in Bristol over at our information page.

See photo gallery below for sample of work.

Classic Velvet Chair Reupholstered

Purple Chair Re-upholstered

Patch Work Upholstery Chair

Blue Chair Reupholstered

More Information on Our Upholstery Courses

Courses 2023/24

For our 2023/24 courses, see list below starting with Upcoming Courses in August 2024. If you are interested in courses that may have already started, contact the team.

Upholstery Summer School 2024 – last few places!

Five-day, hands-on workshop suitable for both beginners and more experienced learners as it is project focused; what you learn depends on the piece of furniture you bring. Friendly, informative tuition from tutor experienced in all aspects of traditional or modern upholstery required to renovate your project piece. It is advisable not to bring anything bigger than an armchair.

Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm Nicola Hamilton

5 sessions 5 August to 9 August £270/£162 T34H Stoke Lodge

Courses 2024/25

Upholstery Summer School (T34H)

Description: Five-day, hands-on workshop suitable for both beginners and more experienced learners as it is project focused. Friendly, informative tuition from tutor experienced in all aspects of traditional or modern upholstery required to renovate your project piece.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Aug 2024 (Autumn) Times: Full time - all week 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £270 (Concession: £162)

Upholstery (T50A)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 09 Sep 2024 (Autumn) Times: Mon 09:30-12:30 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £190 (Concession: £115)

Upholstery (T41A)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 09 Sep 2024 (Autumn) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Last few Fee: £159 (Concession: £97)

Upholstery (T45A)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 10 Sep 2024 (Autumn) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £159 (Concession: £97)

Upholstery (T46A)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Sep 2024 (Autumn) Times: Thu 18:30-21:00 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £159 (Concession: £97)

Upholstery On Saturdays (T48A)

Description: These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on your project after a short introduction.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 12 Oct 2024 (Autumn) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £46)

Upholstery (T50B)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Nov 2024 (Autumn) Times: Mon 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Fully booked Fee: £163 (Concession: £99)

Upholstery (T41B)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Nov 2024 (Autumn) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £136 (Concession: £83)

Upholstery (T45B)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Nov 2024 (Autumn) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £136 (Concession: £83)

Upholstery (T46B)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 07 Nov 2024 (Autumn) Times: Thu 18:30-21:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £136 (Concession: £83)

Upholstery On Saturdays (T48B)

Description: These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on your project after a short introduction.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 23 Nov 2024 (Autumn) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £46)

Upholstery On Fridays (T75A)

Description: These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on your project after a short introduction.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Dec 2024 (Autumn) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £46)

Upholstery (T50C)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Mon 09:30-12:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £136 (Concession: £83)

Upholstery (T41C)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 13 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £114 (Concession: £72)

Upholstery (T45C)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £114 (Concession: £72)

Upholstery (T46C)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 16 Jan 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 18:30-21:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £114 (Concession: £72)

Upholstery On Saturdays (T48D)

Description: These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on your project after a short introduction.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 08 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £46)

Upholstery (T50D)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Mon 09:30-12:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £163 (Concession: £99)

Upholstery (T41D)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £136 (Concession: £83)

Upholstery (T45D)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 25 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £136 (Concession: £83)

Upholstery (T46D)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 27 Feb 2025 (Spring) Times: Thu 18:30-21:00 Duration: 6 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £136 (Concession: £83)

Upholstery On Fridays (T75B)

Description: These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on your project after a short introduction.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Apr 2025 (Spring) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £46)

Upholstery (T45E)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 22 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £114 (Concession: £72)

Upholstery (T46E)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 24 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 18:30-21:00 Duration: 5 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £114 (Concession: £72)

Upholstery (T50E)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 28 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Mon 09:30-12:30 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £270 (Concession: £163)

Upholstery (T41E)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 28 Apr 2025 (Summer) Times: Mon 13:00-15:30 Duration: 10 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £225 (Concession: £136)

Upholstery (T45F)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 03 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Tue 18:30-21:00 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £159 (Concession: £97)

Upholstery (T46F)

Description: Bring a treasured heirloom back to life! You will learn traditional upholstery skills and methods using traditional materials. if your project requires it, you can also learn to use a sewing machine. Hands on experience from the start.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 05 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Thu 18:30-21:00 Duration: 7 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £159 (Concession: £97)

Upholstery On Saturdays (T48E)

Description: These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on your project after a short introduction.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 14 Jun 2025 (Summer) Times: Sat 10:00-16:00 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £46)

Upholstery On Fridays (T75C)

Description: These one-day workshops can be used as a “taster” or as an opportunity to complete an unfinished project. Hands-on experience from the start; you will begin work on your project after a short introduction.

Tutor: Nicky Hamilton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)

Start Date: 04 Jul 2025 (Summer) Times: Fri 09:30-15:30 Duration: 1 week(s)

Availability: Places available Fee: £65 (Concession: £46)

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