Name: Traditional Upholstery Techniques with Jenny Jones
Start: 2026-06-08T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-08T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Unit 1, Oakley Park, Station Road, Oakley, MK43 7RB Bedford, United Kingdom

Traditional Upholstery Techniques with Jenny Jones

Join us for a fun, hands-on day where you’ll learn the basics of traditional upholstery while creating a beautiful and useful piece of furniture. Perfect for beginners, this workshop will guide you through making a drop-in dining chair seat or a small stool.
Starting with webbing and a hessian base, you’ll build up the layers of filling step by step, before finishing with a top cover in the fabric of your choice — including tapestry or embroidery if you’d like to use your own work.
For those wishing to gain more in-depth knowledge and develop their skills further, you can attend all four sessions. This extended option allows you to progress to more advanced techniques, including re-upholstering a stuff-over pad or a traditionally sprung chair, giving you a deeper understanding of professional upholstery methods.
All tools are provided, and materials are available from the tutor at a reasonable cost.
Your tutor, Jenny, is a fully qualified City & Guilds instructor with over 20 years’ experience teaching upholstery. You’ll receive expert guidance in a friendly and supportive environment.
Good to know:
The venue has parking. Upon arrival, park in the car park at the front of the shop. Unload your vehicle into your classroom. Staff will then advise you where to park your car for the day at the rear of the complex.
There is disabled parking and ramps allowing access to all areas. There is a disabled toilet.
Staff will help anyone in need of assistance. Shop on site selling an enormous range of goods relating to crafting: dressmaking, patchwork & quilting, knitting & crochet, sewing machines and furniture.
There is a coffee shop on site called O for Coffee. Attendees at our classes are visited by coffee shop staff regularly throughout the day to take any orders. Anything consumed during your day is sold at a 10% discount. As well as a large choice of hot and cold drinks, the menu comprises savoury choices including sandwiches, paninis, jacket potatoes and soups. For those with a sweet tooth, there is a selection of cakes and scones made in-house with gluten-free and vegan options.