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Discover the Art of Upholstery - Tool House E17 Walthamstow

Discover the Art of Upholstery - Tool House E17 Walthamstow

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A one-day upholstery workshop for beginners takes place at the Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum in London on 15 November 2026. Led by Julie O'Rourke, the course teaches techniques such as webbing, hessian, foam shaping and fabric finishing for creating seat pads. Tickets cost £54.88 and the session starts at 11:00.

Have you ever wanted to breathe new life into an old chair? Now’s your chance!

Have you ever wanted to breathe new life into an old chair? Now’s your chance!

Join us for an inspiring, hands-on 1-day upholstery workshop designed especially for beginners. Learn the foundational techniques used by professional upholsterers and walk away with the skills and inspiration to create your own handcrafted seat pads and upcycle your own furniture!

What You’ll Learn:

How to stretch and fix webbing for strong support

Applying hessian for structure

Cutting and shaping foam for comfort

Adding wadding and fabric for a professional finish

Tips and tricks to continue your own DIY upholstery projects

Under the expert tuition of Julie O’Rourke, who brings 28 years of experience teaching upholstery at all levels – from leisure learners to accredited AMUSF courses. Julie’s patient, knowledgeable guidance makes this workshop welcoming and rewarding for all skill levels.

What You’ll Make: A fully padded, upholstered seat pad that resembles a finished dining chair seat.

Perfect For:

Total beginners

Creative DIYers

Furniture lovers

Anyone looking to learn a satisfying new skill in a relaxed, friendly environment Spaces are limited!

Book now and take the first step into the world of upholstery!

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Discover the Art of Upholstery - Tool House E17 Walthamstow takes place on Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:00.

Discover the Art of Upholstery - Tool House E17 Walthamstow is held at Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum in London (10 South Access Road, London, E17 8AX).

Tickets for Discover the Art of Upholstery - Tool House E17 Walthamstow are priced at £54.88. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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