2026 TIMETABLE - COURSES
The Upholstery Yard offers leisure classes daytime and evening in six or twelve-week terms (sometimes 5 week terms arise due to calendar dates), intensive sessions, and Experience Days. We cater for: complete beginners interested in starting upholstery as a new pastime; intermediates who want to further their skills; hobbyists and students who want to finish existing projects; and crafters interested in learning new skills. Attendees work at that their own pace in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Pictures below show student projects.
WINTER TERM (WT2) 2026 - 5 WEEK LEISURE CLASS, 3 HOURS PER SESSION
23 February to 27 March 2026 (5 week term)
Fee £200 (excludes cost for materials used).
EVENINGS
Monday from 23 February 6.30pm - 9.30pm
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MORNINGS
Tuesday from 24 February 10.30am - 1.30pm FULL
Wednesday from 25 February 10am - 1pm FULL
Thursday from 26 February 10.30am -1.30pm FULL
Friday from 27 February 10am - 1pm FULL
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AFTERNOONS
Wednesday from 25 February 2.15pm - 5.15pm
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Book WT2 and ST1 in advance and receive a discount. So, 2 terms booked together for £400 (excludes cost of materials used).
SPRING TERM (ST1) 2026 - 6 WEEK LEISURE CLASS, 3 HOURS PER SESSION
13 April to 22 May 2026 (6 week term)
Fee £240 (excludes cost for materials used).
EVENINGS
Monday from 13 April 6.30pm - 9.30pm
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MORNINGS
Tuesday from 14 April 10.30am - 1.30pm
Wednesday from 15 April 10am - 1pm FULL
Thursday from 16 April 10.30am -1.30pm
Friday from 17 April 10am - 1pm
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AFTERNOONS
Wednesday from 15 April 2.15pm - 5.15pm
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Book ST1 and ST2 in advance and receive a discount. So, 2 terms booked together for £440 (excludes cost of materials used).
SUMMER TERM (ST2) 2026 - 6 WEEK LEISURE CLASS, 3 HOURS PER SESSION
1 June to 10 July 2026 (6 week term)
Fee £240 (excludes cost for materials used).
EVENINGS
Monday from 1 June 6.30pm - 9.30pm
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MORNINGS
Tuesday from 2 June 10.30am - 1.30pm
Wednesday from 3 June 10am - 1pm
Thursday from 4 June 10.30am -1.30pm
Friday from 5 June 10am - 1pm
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AFTERNOONS
Wednesday from 3 June 2.15pm - 5.15pm
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Book ST1 and ST2 in advance and receive a discount. So, 2 terms booked together for £440 (excludes cost of materials used).
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Autumn Term dates:
AT1 : 7 September - 16 October 2026
Two week half term
AT2 : 2 November - 11 December 2026
STOOL SATURDAY WORKSHOPS - EXPERIENCE DAY
10AM -2.30/3PM
Price is per person, includes taxes and stool costs (excludes top fabric).
Fee: £145 per person
Next dates are:
21 March
18 April
16 May
13 June
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Make something unique - and useful!
A beginner's workshop where you learn the upholstery skills to create an upholstered padded top for a stool. Stool and materials included. Just bring your own choice of top fabric and make something special for yourself or a gift.
Interested? Further details here
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Let us know if you would like to arrange an event for a small group of friends / family / colleagues. Or just do something different for a get together - we can make it a special occasion, just get in touch to discuss!
INTENSIVE - 3 DAY WORKSHOP
(Thurs - Sat) 9 - 11 April, 10am - 4.30pm
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(Thurs - Sat) 16 - 18 July, 10am - 4.30pm
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(Thurs - Sat) 23 - 25 July, 10am - 4.30pm
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Fee £360 (excludes costs for materials used)​
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This workshop is for beginners or intermediates - anyone who would like to get on with a project over 3 days. From 10am to 5pm.
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You work on consecutive days to consolidate upon skills learnt and progress with your project. In addition, you leave your project on your dedicated workstation so you can crack on each day without delay. There's plenty of guidance on hand throughout the day and you'll have access to all the tools and materials necessary for your project.
TRADITIONAL LAMPSHADE - WORKSHOP BASICS IN A DAY
Next dates are:
7 March 2026
25 April 2026
Time
Time: 10am - 4.30/5pm​
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Fee £120 (includes choice of 2 shade frames)​
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This workshop is for beginners or intermediates - anyone who would like to learn the basics to create a traditional lampshade. No sewing skill necessary, just a passion to learn. You have an option of two shapes - scallop or bowed empire. This is not a drum lampshade workshop.
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You will learn the basic skills required to cover a lampshade frame. There are two options on the shapes of shades provided. You only need to bring a piece of fabric and lunch - details provided on booking form. There's plenty of guidance on hand throughout the day and you'll have guidance to complete the project at home.
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