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AMUSF Stage 2 - Intermediate Skills
Course start date: SEPTEMBER 2024
STUDY DAY: WEDNESDAY
Course start Date: September 2024
STUDY DAY: WEDNESDAY
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Duration: 36 weeks term time
Venue: Bristol Upholstery Collective
Tutor: Harriet Page - AMUSF Tutor & Creative Upholsterer, and Tom Evans - AMUSF Tutor & Creative Upholsterer
Fee: Each Stage is individually priced in the Application Pack Handbook.
Course Director: Leigh-Anne Treadwell - BUC Creative Director
Awarding Body: Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF)
Governing Body: Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers.
Stage 2 – Intermediate Craft Skills
Each stage runs 1 day a week over 36 weeks spread throughout the year from September 2024 – June 2025.
The day starts at 9.30 and runs until 4:00 pm with a half-hour lunch break.
The projects are a mixture of exercise pieces (provided) and rebuilds of original upholstered furniture (sourced by the student).
The emphasis is on giving you the skills to create good quality upholstery – but not forgetting that ‘creative flair’ we are known for here at Bristol Upholstery Collective.
As an AMUSF approved training centre, with the freedom to inspire your wildest creative side and personal style, we’ll be sharing our passion for truly creative upholstery and our unique approach to the furniture industry.
The AMUSF upholstery qualification will be progressive, leading to a Diploma.
A Pass will be required at each stage before a student can progress to the next stage.
Stage 1 – Craft Certificate (1 year)
Stage 2 – Intermediate Craft Skills (1 year)
Stage 3 – Diploma (1 year)
Stage 2 - Intermediate Craft Certificate Syllabus
Project One
Armless Chair with Traditionally Upholstered Seat and Back - Frame supplied by student
Project Two
Independent Sprung edge - Exercise Frame provided
Project Three
Tailoring, including the fitting of caps and collars
Project Four
T-Shaped Cushion with Zip and Piping
Project Five
Post 1950's Armchair - Modern Materials and Methods
Written Research Project
Title - “Twentieth-Century Furniture Design"
Project portfolio and notes
This is an intensive training course where you will be learning a lot in a short space of time. To help you retain this knowledge so that you can build on it after (and during) the course we expect you to keep a project portfolio of photographs and notes that you make during the classes. We will guide you in ways to achieve this, but encourage you to make the most of this opportunity – so make sure you have a notebook and camera ready! The portfolio will provide evidence to help us assess your work during the Diploma. We suggest that you keep your portfolio up-to-date as you go, as it's a lot to present if saved to the last minute!
The year ends with a Celebratory Exhibition of student works.
Additional learning and benefits:
Business Start-up discussion
Fire Regulations for commercial & domestic upholstered products.
Field Trip excursions
Heico Chair Competition
Portfolio Creation
Awards Night