Chair Fest Weekend – Upholstery & Painting Workshop - Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 10-4.30pm.

Transform a Chair in One Weekend

Learn upholstery and decorative techniques in a small, hands-on workshop and leave with a completely restored chair you created yourself.

Chair Fest Weekend – Upholstery & Painting Workshop

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July | 10:00 – 4:30 (approx.)

 Spend two inspiring days in the Lavender Grove cabin learning how to completely transform a chair using upholstery and decorative techniques.

 This immersive weekend workshop is designed for those who love creativity, craftsmanship and the satisfaction of making something truly unique. With a very small group of just 2–3 people, you’ll receive plenty of individual guidance while learning professional techniques in a relaxed, supportive setting.

By the end of the weekend you’ll not only understand the structure and process of upholstery, but you’ll also leave with a beautifully restored and personalised chair that you created yourself.

No experience is necessary — I guide you through every step.

What You’ll Learn

Over the weekend I will guide you step-by-step through the full process of transforming a chair.

 You will learn how to:

• Safely strip upholstery and understand chair construction

• Prepare and rebuild the seat using traditional upholstery materials

• Work with foam, padding and webbing

• Apply fabrics and decorative trims

• Paint and finish the frame

• Create a beautifully finished chair you’ll be proud to take home

What’s Included

 Everything is provided — you simply turn up and enjoy the experience.

 Your workshop includes:

• A practice chair to learn how to safely strip upholstery

• A chair to fully transform and take home

• Premium fabrics

• Foam

• Jute webbing

• Calico

• Dacron

• Burlap

• Cotton linings

• Decorative trims

• Paints and finishes

• Use of all tools and equipment

• Two full days of expert tuition

Workshop Details

 📍 Lavender Grove – The Cabin, Layer-de-la-Haye, CO2 

📅 Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July

🕙 10:00 – 4:30 approx. each day

 This is a small group workshop (only 2–3 people) so that everyone receives plenty of individual guidance throughout the weekend.

Investment

 £425 for the full two-day workshop

Considering the premium fabrics, materials and two full days of teaching included, this represents excellent value for money.

Please note: due to the rising cost of quality upholstery materials and fabrics, Chair Fest will increase to £525 from September 2026. 

Booking

 Payment is required to secure your place.

 Workshop bookings are non-refundable, however spaces may be transferred to another available date if you are unable to attend.