2026/2027 TIMETABLE - COURSES
The Upholstery Yard offers leisure classes daytime and evening in 6 or 12-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; 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.
AUTUMN TERM (AT2) 2026 - 6 WEEK LEISURE CLASS, 3 HOURS PER SESSION
2 November - 11 December 2026 (6 week term).
Fee £240 (excludes cost for materials used).
EVENINGS
Monday from 2 November 6.30pm - 9.30pm
MORNINGS
Tuesday from 3 November 10.30am - 1.30pm
Wednesday from 4 November 10am - 1pm
Thursday from 5 November 10.30am - 1.30pm
Friday from 6 November 10am - 1pm
AFTERNOONS
Wednesday from 4 November 2.15pm - 5.15pm
WINTER TERM (WT1) 2027 - 6 WEEK LEISURE CLASS, 3 HOURS PER SESSION
4 January - 12 February 2026 (6 week term)
Fee £270 (excludes cost for materials used).
EVENINGS
Monday from 4 January 6.30pm - 9.30pm
MORNINGS
Tuesday from 5 January 10.30am - 1.30pm
Wednesday from 6 January 10am - 1pm
Thursday from 7 January 10.30am - 1.30pm
Friday from 8 January 10am - 1pm
AFTERNOONS
Wednesday from 6 January 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Book AT2 and WT1 in advance and receive a discount. So, 2 terms booked together for £465 (excludes cost of materials used).
WINTER TERM (WT2) 2027- 6 WEEK LEISURE CLASS, 3 HOURS PER SESSION
22 February - 26 March (5 week term)
Fee £255 (excludes cost for materials used)
EVENINGS
Monday from 22 February 6.30pm - 9.30pm
MORNINGS
Tuesday from 23 February 10.30am - 1.30pm
Wednesday from 24 February 10am - 1pm
Thursday from 25 February 10.30am -1.30pm
Friday from 26 February 10am - 1pm
AFTERNOONS
Wednesday from 24 February 2.15pm - 5.15pm
Book WT1 and WT2 in advance and receive a discount. So, 2 terms booked together (11 weeks) for £480 (excludes cost of materials used)
INTENSIVE - 3 DAY UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP
Autumn dates:
(Mon - Wed) 26 - 28 October, 10am - 4.30pm - 1 space
(Mon - Wed) 14 - 16 December, 10am - 4.30pm
Fee £360 (excludes costs for materials used)
This workshop is for beginners or intermediates - anyone who would like to get on with a project over 3 days.
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.
STOOL WORKSHOPS - AN UPHOLSTERY EXPERIENCE DAY for beginners.
Our next Saturday dates are:
7 November
23 January 2027
Time: 10am - 3/3.30pm
Price is per person, includes stool costs (excludes top fabric).
Fee: £145 per person
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
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!
TRADITIONAL LAMPSHADE - WORKSHOP BASICS IN A DAY
Our next date is:
23 January 2027
Other dates will be announced. Please email us if interested.
Time: 10am - 4.30/5pm
Fee £120 (includes choice of 2 shade frames)
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.
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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