Cathy Newbery (Upholstery)

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Cathy is a trained upholsterer with the Association of Master Upholsters and Soft Furnishings.  Cathy got the bug in 2009 when she started an evening class in Bassenthwaite.  Magpie fabric collector and general crafter. She lives locally and carries out bespoke commissions for clients. She has taught upholstery and soft furnishing for adults for over 10 years. Cathy uses traditional upholstery methods and materials: webbing, springs, horsehair, stitched and stuffed, decorative finishes and natural fabrics. As well as modern materials if that suites the age of the chairs: foam, polyester and loose covers. Her courses are relaxed and support what the learner wants to achieve.   Cathy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathynewbery www.cathynewbery.co.uk
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FULLY BOOKED: UPHOLSTERY

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

You will learn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a chair, stool, ottoman or headboard), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings, specialist tools, technical 

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UPHOLSTERY WORKSHOP

Higham Hall College Bassenthwaite Lake, Cockermouth, Cumbria, United Kingdom

You will learn to strip a small item of furniture (e.g. a drop in dining seat or dining chair, stool), tackle interior paddings and rebuild it using traditional or modern upholstery techniques as appropriate. You bring the item of furniture you want to restore and the fabric you would like to use; all the fillings, 

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