Upholstery Workshop
Upholstery Workshop With Moji Designs
Acquiring a new skill can sometimes be a daunting task, but it doesn’t neccessarily need to be that way when you receive plenty of individual attention. The advantages of our one-to-one workshops are that they can be tailored to your exact level and needs. You will get the opportunity to learn a new craft whilst at ease and at your own pace. We will support you to turn your skills into a business by providing plenty of business advice and trade tips. Your strengths and weaknesses are addressed consistently and fully without feeling the pressure by the progress of other students. Above all, enjoy some quality personal time away from the pressures of everyday life. Embrace the experience and treat yourself to the gift of lifelong learning, because you are worth it!
So let's find out more
Upholstery is a craft which is learnt over long time with plenty of practice, but can be very rewarding and fun once you have learnt it. If you have ever wondered how to practice or develop your upholstery skills, then this One-To-One Upholstery Workshop is the ideal one for you. We will provide you with relevant, practical applications and basic skills to upholster two seats using both modern (using foam) and traditional (using horsehair) techniques.
The idea of turning your skills, talents or passion to a craft business is very alluring. It’s rewarding and possible, but the reality is that you need to be equipped with huge amount of knowledge of what is really involved. During this workshop we will talk about how to make that transition. We will prepare you with facts and useful information. This includes list of suppliers, how to put together a collection, pricing your products, selling direct to consumers or retailers, wholesale strategies, how to prepare yourself for attending craft fairs, shows or trade exhibitions. We will also talk about the importance of branding, marketing and how the advances of today’s social networking and online communities can enhance and increase the potential audience for your craft.
- This is what we cover during this workshop:
- Hand tools, equipments and useful books
- Attaching webbing, hessian, foam and calico
- Attaching wadding and polyester to build up your chair using modern technique
- Attaching webbing, hessian, twines, horse hair/fibre and calico
- Attaching wadding and polyester to build up your chair using traditional technique
- To cover the chairs with the top fabric
- Finishing the chairs by attaching a black fabric to the base
- How to set up a workshop
- And all the tips and tricks of the trade
Booking Information
| Details | |
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| Course Fee | One day workshop: £320 09.30 – 17.30 Including materials and Lunch |
| How to book | One-To-One: Upon your online payment, you will be contacted by email within 24 hours to arrange a convenient date to attend your workshop. Alternatively, contact us to check the availability before making your payment. We try to be as flexible as possible, so that you can fit the workshops in with your home life and work commitments. |
| How to pay | Booking is made by clicking the “Book Now” button at the bottom of this page. Secure payment is made through Paypal or any major debit or credit cards. |
| Level | Suitable for beginners |
| Certification | Attendance certificate on completion of the course/ Upholstery |
| Venue | Moji studio, 33 Cromwell Road, No 4, Hove, BN3 3EB |
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Student testimonials
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- Ruth W, Beginner upholstery, traditional lampshade making and cushion making workshopsExcellent 6 days spent learning new skills and consolidating my previous experience. Tailor made courses with Moji being very accommodating to your needs as a student. Her style of teaching is really good and easy to understand with detailed demo and enough time to do it yourself. The studio is very well equipped making you feel as ease. All courses were more than I had expected and definitely great value for money.
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- Magda S - Texas, USA, Business start-up course and 3 day lampshade making workshopSweet Moji, My time with you at Moji Designs not only met, but exceeded my every expectation! My skills for lampshade design advanced greatly under your thoughtful teaching.Your business advice during the one day start-up workshop both encouraged and inspired me to take my vision to the next level.I am so very pleased with my decision and investment of spending this 4 days under your instruction.You are a graceful host and a peaceful teacher. Many thanks!
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- Fay M - East Sussex, 2 day beginners upholstery workshopI did the 2 day beginners upholstery workshop with Moji over the weekend as it is a hobby I have been wanting to cultivate for a long time. The one to one tuition format worked brilliantly as it allows you to be completely focused and not feel rushed, just totally immersed in the learning and doing. Doing 2 different styles of seat was great, stage by stage I learnt so much and had a fantastic feeling of satisfaction having used my hands to make something. Especially as its sustainable, making something new out of something old. Moji is fab. Not only she is obviously an experienced and knowledgable professional, but also warm and patient, thorough yet relaxed. A marvellous combination! I would absolutely recommend Moji and this course to anyone. “
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- Sam H, Textile printing and lampshade making workshopsThe course was more than what I had expected. Moji’s Style of teaching is brilliant and I found everything friendly and welcoming.The instructions were very easy to understand and I left knowing that I would be able to do what I had learnt easily again. Photos of each step taken during the workshops are sent by Moji afterwards and that I find very helpful as reference.Thank you for an amazing 2 days.
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- Sue J, Traditional and modern lampshade making workshopsI wasn’t sure what to expect but the course was wonderful and Moji is a great teacher. I have now booked to come back to do both modern and advanced lampshade making courses.”
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- Kate F, 2 day textile printing workshopA very enjoyable experience in a fantastic setting. What I loved most about the workshop was that it is taught in a one to one basis allowing me to go through things in real depth and also to proceed at my own pace
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- Manda Pawelczyk, West Virginia, USA - Traditional lampshade making workshopI loved my experience of learning traditional lampshades with Moji. The one on one instruction made learning both easy and comfortable. Moji has a great way of teaching and sharing her wealth of knowledge.The studio was light and cozy with plenty of room to work in.It was a fun relaxing 2 days and I hope to come back for more workshops
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- Caroline P - South Africa, 5 day complete lampshade making workshopThe workshop was very comprehensive, flexible, informative and enjoyable. Excellent value as one-to-one tuition was just what I was looking for with easy and clear instruction which you don’t usually find in books. The studio was very spacious and comfortable. Wonderful hospitality with delicious food served every day.
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- Zoe D, 3 day textile printing and cushion making workshopMoji is as much a life coach as a teacher. Not only has she given me a fantastically detailed insight into the world of screen printing and a solid base for me to continue forward, she has also helped me understand my objectives so I am leaving this course with real excitement about my future work.
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