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Getting started with a first upholstery project - free taster

If you are keen to learn this creative, absorbing and highly addictive craft, then this introductory session is a perfect starting place! Join freelance Upholsterer & tutor Lisa Faulkner, to discover what is meant by traditional or modern techniques, and to have guidance on sourcing and choosing a suitable starter project. Lisa will demonstrate some beginners techniques & you will have the opportunity to try these, as well ask any questions you may have.

Getting started with a first upholstery project - free taster (TFD042TGP)

On:

Wednesday
from 10am to 11am

For 1 weeks.

Starts

16 July 2025

Ends

16 July 2025

Where:

Grove Park Adult Education Centre
333 335 Baring Road
Se12 0dz

Cost

FREE

Enrol now

You can enrol by phone on 020 8314 6959 or 020 8314 7775 Monday to Friday, 10am–3pm. More ways to enrol

Call: 020 8314 6959

Call: 020 8314 7775

What prior knowledge, experience and qualifications will I need?
This session is equally suitable for complete beginners to the subject, as well as those with rusty skills that they would like to refresh!

Learning Goals:
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What teaching methods will the tutor use?
The tutor will use a range of methods during the session, and these will include demonstration, discussion, Q&A and one to one guidance, where applicable

What assessment methods will the tutor use?
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Will extra work be required outside the class times?
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What materials will I need for the course and how much will they cost?
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What do I need to bring to the first class?
You might find it useful to have a notebook & pen to jot down any essential information or ideas and/or your phone or camera

Options when finished
The department offers a wide variety of fashion and textile courses at different levels. Information about progression courses is available through the tutor, the Curriculum Leader or the online Adult Learning Lewisham programme. There are also a range of courses at a higher level offered across London and the South East by Colleges, Community and Adult Education providers and through local craftspeople. For more information about higher level courses currently available, please speak to your tutor or the Curriculum Leader

Additional information
This taster is based in the textile workshop- as it is just a one hour session, do please try to arrive promptly to get the maximum from it

For general enquiries and course availability information call 0208 314 3300. For more detailed information and guidance about the course:

Go back to adult education coursesUpholstery courses

Contact

Denise Darlow

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