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Tuesday, 29 September 2026
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Thursday, 1 October 2026
Fentham Hall
£550.00
Participants will
Construct a traditional bolster form
Work with hair and fibre fillings
Practise hand stitching techniques to shape and secure the form
Develop control over density and finish
Materials and finish
Each participant will complete their bolster using damask fabric and passementerie trim (supplied), ensuring a refined and decorative finish.
Who should attend
This course is open to both students and professional upholsterers who wish to develop or refine their hand skills in traditional upholstery.

Gareth Rees
Gareth Rees has nearly 30 years’ experience as an upholsterer, training in workshops across England and Wales and working across furniture making disciplines, from cabinet work to mattress making.
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