Upholstery Stage 2 Diploma
Tutor:
Stephen Franklin
Please see dates of the next Stage 2 course.
This course runs for ten months from September 2018 to June 2019 consisting of three workshop days each month.
Maximum number of 6 students per course.
The course will include visits to Stately Homes, lectures from outside agencies and opportunities to visit fabric suppliers, also a hands on opportunity to make a stool frame.
Course now full.....
Stage 2 Diploma Syllabus:
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T-Shaped Cushion with piping and zips (samples)
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Tailoring, including the fitting of caps and collars (samples)
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Independent sprung edge for a cushion seat (exercise) (traditional materials and methods, including fabric and front border)*
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Armless chair with traditionally upholstered seat and back (seat to be sprung with coil springs)
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Post 1950s Armchair upholstered using modern materials & methods
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Portfolio containing notes and details of work in progress
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Written Research Project
Stage 2 Diploma
*Uphostery supplies included in the course fee for this piece.
Highlighted are the assessment pieces