Double Headboard Upholstery Class at Craft & Create, Basingstoke

The Double Headboard Upholstery Class at Craft & Create is a two-day workshop near Basingstoke where you can build and upholster your own bespoke double headboard.

Suitable for complete beginners and more experienced crafters, the course takes you through the full process of creating a statement piece for your bedroom.

You will start with pre-cut wood and structural materials before learning how to construct, pad and upholster your headboard. By the end of the second day, you will have a completed headboard to take home.

If you are searching for upholstery courses, creative things to do in Hampshire or a chance to learn practical skills, this is a substantial project to tackle.

Design your own double headboard

One of the best parts of this workshop is the opportunity to create a headboard that suits your own interior style.

You can choose from several design approaches. Keep things sleek and simple or introduce more detailed upholstery techniques.

Options include elegant fluting, decorative borders and luxurious deep buttoning. Your final piece will be unique to your chosen design and fabric.

Craft & Create provides the pre-cut wood and structural materials, allowing you to concentrate on construction and upholstery.

Learn practical upholstery skills

Across the two days, you will learn the complete process of constructing and upholstering your headboard.

The course covers essential upholstery tools, safe woodworking practices and techniques for assembling a strong headboard frame.

You'll also learn how to accurately measure, cut and secure foam and fabric to create a neat, tailored finish.

More advanced techniques can include deep buttoning, fluting and decorative borders. You'll also learn finishing techniques to personalise your completed piece.

Upcoming Double Headboard Upholstery Class dates

Craft & Create runs the course across two consecutive days, giving you plenty of time to complete your project.

Upcoming dates are:

19–20 October 2026
16–17 November 2026
14–15 December 2026
25–26 January 2027
15–16 February 2027
15–16 March 2027
19–20 April 2027
17–18 May 2027
14–15 June 2027

Each workshop runs from 10am until 5.30pm on both days.

Suitable for complete beginners

You don't need previous upholstery experience to attend.

The workshop is designed to work for complete novices as well as people who already enjoy furniture restoration and upholstery. You can progress through the project with expert guidance.

This makes it an interesting option if you've wanted to try upholstery but haven't known where to begin.

It's also ideal for anyone interested in interiors, upcycling and creating unique furniture for their home.

What to bring on the day

Craft & Create provides the structural materials required to build the headboard.

There is a 30-minute lunch break each day, so you will need to bring your own lunch. Bottomless tea and coffee are provided throughout the course.

Participants should aim to arrive around five minutes before the workshop begins.

At a glance

What: Double Headboard Upholstery Class
Where: Craft & Create, Folly Farm near Basingstoke
Address: Unit 8, Folly Farm, Kingsclere Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG26 5GJ
Duration: Two days
Time: 10am–5.30pm each day
Upcoming dates: October, November and December 2026, then January through June 2027
Project: Build and upholster a bespoke double headboard
Experience required: Beginners welcome
Age: 18+
Refreshments: Bottomless tea and coffee
Lunch: Bring your own
Private workshops: Available for groups of four or more

Good to know before you go

Craft & Create's upholstery workshops are designed for adults aged 18 and over. Younger participants can contact the studio before booking to discuss whether they can attend.

The class requires a minimum of four people to run. Craft & Create will contact participants in advance if minimum numbers aren't reached.

Private upholstery workshops are also available for groups, while digital and physical gift vouchers can be purchased for Craft & Create experiences.

For anyone looking for upholstery courses in Hampshire, furniture-making workshops or unusual things to do in Basingstoke, this two-day experience offers the chance to create something genuinely personal.

FAQs

What will I make?

You will build and upholster your own bespoke double headboard to take home at the end of the course.

Do I need previous upholstery experience?

No. Complete beginners are welcome, while the course can also help existing crafters develop their upholstery skills.

When are the next Double Headboard Upholstery Classes?

Upcoming courses take place 19–20 October, 16–17 November and 14–15 December 2026.

Further dates run 25–26 January, 15–16 February, 15–16 March, 19–20 April, 17–18 May and 14–15 June 2027.

How long is the course?

The course runs for two days, from 10am until 5.30pm each day