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Upholstery - Bring Your Own Project

Join experienced upholsterer Mark Swain from the Little Furniture Shop for a day working on your own project. Your tutor will be on hand with expert guidance to help you revive your chair, stool or other portable piece of furniture.

There will be tools to borrow and a variety of sundry items like webbing and tacks available to buy, but please bring along your own furniture, stuffing and fabric, and any tools you are already using. By the end of the day you will have moved your project forwards and learnt some new
upholstery tips and techniques.

You don't need any previous upholstery experience - all levels are welcome.

A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Thursday 26th June 2025
Tutor Mark from the Little Furniture Shop
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3775
Fees £75
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Upholstery: Bring Your Own Project

Join experienced upholsterer Mark Swain from the Little Furniture Shop for a day working on your own project. Your tutor will be on hand with expert guidance to help you revive your chair, stool or other portable piece of furniture.

There will be tools to borrow and a variety of sundry items like webbing and tacks available to buy, but please bring along your own furniture, stuffing and fabric, and any tools you are already using. By the end of the day you will have moved your project forwards and learnt some new
upholstery tips and techniques.

You don't need any previous upholstery experience - all levels are welcome.

A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.


Date Wednesday 16th July 2025
Tutor Mark from the Little Furniture Shop
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3790
Fees £75
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Jesmonite Casting

Come and learn to create unique, eco-conscious pieces using Jesmonite– a versatile, environmentally-friendly material – along with other media.

This hands-on workshop will guide you through the casting process, exploring the endless possibilities of combining textures, colours, and natural elements to create bespoke pieces. Perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike, you’ll leave with stunning castings that
reflect your personal style and commitment to sustainability.

You'll have the opportunity to cast jewellery, vessels, decorative wall hangings, trinket trays and more to take home or give as gifts. Celebrate creativity while being kind to the planet!

This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some previous experience.

A light lunch, refreshments and all materials are included in the workshop fee.

Date Thursday 17th July 2025
Tutor Rachel Ellen
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3762
Fees £85
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Make a Lined Roman Blind

Learn how to make a small lined Roman blind from start to finish in this
practical one-day workshop.

You will learn how to :-
> Measure accurately and cut the fabric
> Make up the fabric and complete the blind
> Thread up the finished blind and attach to the rail
> We will talk about pattern matching for wider blinds

This workshop is suitable for people of all skill levels, however it would be useful to have some experience of using a sewing machine.

A light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee, however please bring along your own fabric, roman blind kit and sewing machine.

Date Tuesday 23rd September 2025
Tutor Catherine Crowther
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3779
Fees £75
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Garden Design Part Two - it's all about the plants!

This one day workshop will look at the general principles of planting for colour, texture and structure, including:

> Plants for certain conditions.
> Designing for interest throughout the seasons.
> Practical planting: grouping, numbers of plants, spacing.

We will focus on a particular border or area, not your whole garden as this is about detailed planting design. By the end of the day you will come away with an understanding of the principles of designing with plants and a planting plan for a border or bed in your garden.

This workshop is open to anyone, whether or not you joined us for Part One, you just need to bring along a sketch of your garden and images of the types of plants you like.

All materials, a light lunch and refreshments are included in the workshop fee.

Date Thursday 25th September 2025
Tutor Vicky Thornton
Time 10.00am - 4.00pm
Ref 3781
Fees £75
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