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Classes in upholstery, cabinet making and furniture restoration. No felt cacti. Sorry. Studio B003, Lighthouse Studios, 89a Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2EB

Dalston, London
Joined October 2011
Magnus insisting on getting in the frame as usual 🐾⁠ ⁠ We run regular weekend taster sessions in traditional upholstery. The next one is in March. ⁠ ⁠ Hope to see you there! 25 - 26 March 2023. theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…
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Lovely to see finished projects leaving the studio! 🔨⁠ ⁠ If you'd like to bring something back to its former glory, our five day sessions are a great opportunity to use our expertise & tools, & get stuck in. ⁠ ⁠ theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…
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We had another fantastic Furniture Fix session at the weekend. Lots of interesting projects progressed and happy students. The next one is 1st April and there are still a few places. See you there! theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…
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Another lovely bunch at the weekend for our Upholstery Taster! If you'd like to make a drop-in seat for a dining chair and learn about the key differences between traditional and modern upholstery, join us for the next one – 25-26th March 2023. theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…
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This is a big project for a day course. Joints to mend and lots of gluing but we got there.⁠ ⁠ The next Furniture Fix day session in February is full but we have availability in April. Book in early to secure your spot.⁠ ⁠ Furniture Fix | 1 April theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…
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Bravo Joe 👏⁠ ⁠ Learn how to weave a rush seat for a chair on our Seat Rushing Weekend. It’s a pleasant and satisfying technique to learn!⁠ ⁠ 18th - 19th March 2023. theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…
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Spend the day using your creative flair and precision to decorate a small table on our Furniture Upcycling course. Take home a sensational piece of furniture and a new skill 🔨⁠ ⁠ 4 Feb theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…
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Sarah-Jane Jacovou will share her trade secrets on our Furniture Upcycling course in Feb. You’ll take home a lovely table which shows off your careful selection of pattern & colour. ⁠ Need a last minute gift? Ideal for a furniture enthusiast. ⁠ theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…
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Shall we add some more colours? This is the sort of thing you could bring to a Furniture Fix session. We can help you realise your furniture idea using our expertise and equipment. ⁠ ⁠ Furniture Fix | 11 Feb 2023⁠ theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours… #furniturecourse #schoolofstuff
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Add to your skillset, have some fun with fabric, and learn how to make a scatter cushion like a professional. You bring snazzy material and we supply a feather filled inner cushion case and share our expertise in machine sewing techniques. ⁠ theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours… ⁠
Chair Caning is a chance to learn the technique of weaving rattan cane to form a resilient and decorative seat platform. Here are some snaps from a past session! The next one is 26th November. Find out more and book your place: theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours… #craftcourse
Giebelhausen had this to say about our Upcycling Course! "Brilliant workshop. I loved sticking a Piranesi style ruined temple to the top of a rather sad-looking table that was just waiting to show off its very shapely legs." Want to give this a go? theschoolofstuff.co.uk/cours…