Venue: Bristol Upholstery Collective , Unit 26 Barton Hill Trading Estate, Maze Street, BS5 9TQ
Times:
Morning 9:30am - 12:30pm
Afternoon 1pm - 4pm
All Day 9:30am - 4pm (half an hour lunch 12:30pm -1pm)
Level: Beginner or ImproverProject: Bring along a project to finish
Tutor: Leigh-Anne & BUC Teach Team
Choose the dates you want to book at checkout!
Our upholstery evening and daytime classes run during term time. At the start of each term, we allocate bench space to students wishing to complete projects already started at Bristol Upholstery Collective.
You’re welcome to book as many individual drop-in sessions as you need.
Simply select your preferred date — if it’s fully booked, it will be marked as sold out.
Our 'Drop-in' classes are a new offering from BUC to enable projects to be completed without having to book a whole term. This is a new booking system so please email info@bristolupholsterycollective.com if you encounter any technical difficulties.
Please send a photo of your project once you have made your booking.
Previous BUC students only.
Thursday Evening - Drop in Upholstery classes
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BUC Students Only
Drop-in sessions are exclusively available to students who have previously attended classes at Bristol Upholstery Collective. -
Limited Availability
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis at the beginning of each term. -
Project Continuation Only
These sessions are intended for the continuation of projects already started at BUC — not for starting new ones. -
Tutored class
Class sizes are limited to ensure quality tuition. Your tutor will provide step-by-step guidance and demonstrate the techniques required to finish your project. -
Bench Space Booking Required
You must book in advance. No drop-ins on the day without prior booking. -
Materials & Tools
Materials and tool hire are included. However, students must email a photo of their project’s current stage in advance so we can prepare the necessary resources.
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All courses require time and incur costs prior to its duration, in creating a wonderfully enjoyable learning experience for the participant, as a beginner/improver student, to gain maximum value for money and achieve advanced skill upholstery.
Due to the nature of preparation involved, there can be no refund offered to the student if they can not attend the specific course once booked. Only if the tutor cancels the course for any unseen circumstances will a full refund be given within 30 days of the course cancellation.
If you miss any classes, we cannot offer 'catch up' sessions due to the number of students enrolled and the complications of our teachers' schedules. If you need more time to complete a project, you will need to re-book another course or get in touch with us about suitable evening or weekend courses that may be available and that would suit your needs.
Upholstery materials are to be bought in either half or full metre widths.
Any materials used will be noted and charged for at student discount rate at the end of the term. This can be paid by card for a £1 charge or invoiced to your email address for transfer payment. Late payments may incur interest fees.
Please note that the tutor can accept no responsibility for injuries taking place over the course duration. There is a small risk of non life- threatening injury, plasters are provided but will have to be administered by the student him/herself to adhere to health & safety regulations. Small cuts and pinpricks to the skin are occasionally expected.
A health & safety talk will be given at the start of the course advising action and care to be taken at all times.
Please ensure proper use of all tools during the workshop to ensure student safety and quality continuation of the tools owned by Bristol Upholstery Collective and fellow students.
Please be considerate towards other students within the space and take care to work at a safe distance.
Upholstery can be a physically demanding and strenuous activity. Students are responsible for communicating their needs and helping themselves to remain comfortable and free from risk of injury at all costs.
A positive attitude is of upmost importance to ensure an enjoyable experience for all. Please be kind to yourself during challenging moments and remember you are learning an age-old process and are achieving advanced traditional upholstery skills to be practiced and proud of.
Many Thanks for your co- operation and understanding.