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 ideal if you want to transform a simple chair or footstool into a finished piece of furniture in a single day. These workshops run from 10am to 4.30pm, with a break for lunch, and are designed to give you a complete introduction to upholstery techniques.
You’ll be guided through the entire process, from stripping the chair back to the frame, through webbing and foam, to fitting your chosen fabric. No previous experience is required, and classes are mixed ability so you can learn from others as well as from the tutor.
All professional upholstery tools are provided, including a compressed air staple gun for each student. You simply need to bring a suitable project; advice is available beforehand if you’re unsure whether your chair is appropriate.
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.
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.
