Category Archives: Upholstery Courses

Upholstery Blogs

Just found this fab blog by Manda who bravely came all the way from the States to learn upholstery with us and was awarded a Distinction by AMUSF in the Spring. She’s included some great step by step reupholstery photos. … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Lampshades Workshops – Coming Soon

We’ve been running Traditional Upholstery Courses at Kendal Upholstery for many years now but recently people have been admiring our hand sewn lampshades and asking can we show them how to make their own. Last week we ran our first … Continue reading

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Watch a video introduction to Kendal Upholstery

A film student from Lancaster University made an introductory video about Kendal Upholstery and the courses we run as part of his studies. This is the result!

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Weekend Workshop in Traditional Upholstery

  This weekend provided an opportunity for one student to reupholster a whole set of drop in seat dining chairs. The fabric came from the remnants at Kendal Upholstery and it was decided to use a different pattern cut for … Continue reading

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Buttoned headboard with scalloped edge detail.

Completed as part of a Level 2 Craft Certificate. Buttoned and piped headboard with scalloped edge.

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Needlepoint Upholstery

Using the traditional crafts of upholstery and needlepoint tapestry, student Rachael has taken vintage tapestries and reworked them to create unique upholstered furniture.

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