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Traditional Upholstery

6 Week Courses starting from the 4th November 2025

Courses run Tuesday & Thursdays

Expert guidance from Master Upholsterer Hannah Weston Smith. There will be a maximum of 8 students per class to ensure you get the guidance you need to complete your project to the best of your ability.

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Crafternoon Tea Christmas Wreath

Saturday 6th December 1.00pm - 4.00pm

£60 including a Cream Tea & a Glass of fizz

All materials included.

Christmas Wreath

Saturday 6th December
10.00am start

Start the festive season by joining Martha & Hannah to create a beautiful wreath from locally sourced foliage and seasonal sprays!

Autumn Upholstery Week

5 day Intensive Week 13th -17th October

Felted Pumpkins

Thursday 23rd October
6.30-8.30pm

Learn the basics of needle felting to create a pair of pumpkin decorations for your home this autumn. All supplies provided and beginners welcome.

Roman Blind & Soft Furnishings Classes- October

Thursday 30th & Friday 31st October

9.30am - 4.00pm

Spend a day with Irenee Chappell in the school workshop making a Roman blind for your home using the same methods as a professional soft furnisher.

Beginner Welcome.

Traditional Upholstery -Winter Term

6 Week courses starting from 4th November. Courses run Tuesday & Thursday.

Expert guidance from Master Upholsterer Hannah Weston Smith. There will be a maximum of 8 students per class to ensure you get the guidance you need to complete your project.

Felted Winter Wonderland

Saturday 13th December
10am - 4pm

Learn to create a wet felted winter woodland in the morning using Merino wool and silk fibres. In the afternoon follow step by step instructions to needle felt a sleeping fox, a hare or an owl sitting in the tree.

Roman Blind & Soft Furnishings Classes- November

Friday 14th & Friday 28th October

9.30am - 4.00pm

Spend a day with Irenee Chappell in the school workshop making a Roman blind for your home using the same methods as a professional soft furnisher.

Beginner Welcome.

Willow Pheasant

Saturday 15th November
09.30-4.30pm

Build your very own willow pheasant with local willow weaver Martin Keeley to take home.

Roman Blind & Soft Furnishings Classes- December

Friday 5th, 12th & 19th December

9.30am - 4.00pm

Spend a day with Irenee Chappell in the school workshop making a Roman blind for your home using the same methods as a professional soft furnisher.

Beginner Welcome.

Gift Cards & Vouchers

Gift Vouchers are available in multiples of £20

About The School

A place where creatives and enthusiastic amateurs can learn new practical skills in a school humming with inspiration.

Folkingham Creative Arts (FCA) is breathing new life into the old school, a Victorian building at the heart of the pretty village of Folkingham.

Launching with courses in upholstery and furniture restoration, there will soon be courses across a diverse range of creative skills.

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Find Us

Folkingham Creative Arts
The Old School
7 Market Place
Folkingham
Sleaford NG34 0SE

The Old School building is
easy to find with ample
parking and easy access.

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