Whether you’d like to re‑upholster a single chair in a day, develop your skills over several weeks, or work one‑to‑one on a specific project, Upholstery Addicts offers a range of friendly, hands‑on upholstery courses in Guiseley, Leeds. All options are suitable for beginners and improvers, with professional tools provided and expert guidance throughout.
Day Classes
£135 per day
Our full-day upholstery workshops are perfect if you would like to transform a mall simple chair, footstool, headboard, or storage box into a finished piece in just one day.
Workshops run from 10am to 5pm. They are designed to give you a clear introduction to both modern and traditional upholstery techniques while teaching essential upholstery skills.
You will be guided through every stage of the process, from stripping your furniture back to the frame, applying webbing and foam, and finally fitting your chosen fabric.
No previous experience is needed. Classes are mixed ability, creating a relaxed and friendly environment where you can learn from both the tutor and fellow upholstery enthusiasts.
All professional upholstery tools are provided, including a compressed air staple gun for each person. You simply need to bring a suitable project. If you are unsure whether your furniture is suitable, advice is always available before booking.
Workshop Classes
£185 per course
If you’d prefer to learn at a more relaxed pace, our workshop courses run over four or six weeks, with two‑ or three‑hour sessions held weekly in either the morning or evening. Small class sizes allow for individual attention, while still giving you the chance to share ideas and learn alongside others.
These courses take you step by step through the fundamentals of upholstery, allowing time to practise techniques at home between sessions if you wish. You’ll work on your own project and receive guidance through each stage, from stripping down to final fabric application.
All core tools are provided, and materials used in the workshop are included, with the exception of your final top fabric. If you’re unsure about your project choice, you can send a photo in advance for advice.
Private Tuition
£50 per hour
Private tuition offers completely personalised, one‑to‑one upholstery instruction tailored to your project or the techniques you’d like to learn. You set the goals for the session, and a programme is designed around your needs
This option is particularly suited to larger or more specialised projects, finishing an existing piece, or making up time missed from group classes. With exclusive access to tools and full tutor attention, sessions can be booked at times and dates that suit you, for as many hours as you wish.
Private tuition is charged hourly, and availability can be discussed directly.
What You Will Learn
Depending on your project, you may learn and practise a range of contemporary and traditional upholstery techniques, including stripping furniture, applying webbing and foam, fitting fabric, simple buttoning, piping, and the safe use of professional hand tools and sewing machines.
I will guide you through the process from initially stripping the chair down to the frame, through the application of webbing and foam, and finally applying the fabric of your choice. Depending on your choice of project, you will be shown and practice some of the following skills:
- Contemporary or traditional upholstery techniques Correct and safe use of professional tools
- How to clean, restore and repair your project chair if required
- Stripping down the chair in preparation for the new fabric
- How to correctly apply webbing
- Upholstery knots
- Simple buttoning techniques
- How to make and apply piping
- Fitting fabric around the seat or legs
- Correct use of a domestic and industrial sewing machine
- And many more techniques and skills…
Do I need to have any experience?
No prior experience is needed – the classes are designed to be suitable for beginners and improvers.
They are mixed ability so people can learn from each other.
What Should I Bring?
You don’t need to bring much to get started — just your project and a bit of enthusiasm.
- Your furniture project
A simple chair or stool is ideal for beginners. If you’re unsure whether your piece is suitable, you can send a photo in advance for advice. - Your top fabric (eventually)
You don’t need this for the first session. We’ll measure your project and discuss fabric choices with you before you buy. - Lunch (for full day workshops)
Full-day sessions include a break, so it’s a good idea to bring something to eat. Hot and cold drinks are available.
Where are the classes?
The address is 18 Old Hollings Hill, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 8EW
There is parking either on the drive or on the road outside.
