Wing Chair Upholstery Course at Craft & Create, Basingstoke

The Wing Chair Upholstery Course at Craft & Create is an intensive four-day upholstery workshop near Basingstoke where you can transform your own wing chair.

Designed for anyone who wants to tackle a larger upholstery project, the course takes place at Craft & Create's working studio at Folly Farm.

Over four days, you'll work on your own chair while learning traditional and modern upholstery skills with expert guidance throughout.

If you have an old wing chair waiting for a new lease of life, this could be the motivation you need to finally tackle it.

For anyone searching for creative things to do in Hampshire, longer craft courses or opportunities to learn practical skills, this is a rewarding experience with something substantial to take home afterwards.

Bring your own wing chair back to life

Unlike a short taster workshop, this course gives you several consecutive days to concentrate on one larger project.

You'll bring your own wing chair to the studio and work through the different stages required to reupholster it.

This allows you to learn techniques on a real piece of furniture while creating something that can become part of your home.

The four-day format also gives you time to understand the upholstery process rather than rushing through each stage.

Learn practical upholstery skills

Throughout the course, you'll develop practical upholstery skills while working directly on your chair.

The exact techniques required will depend on the construction and condition of the piece you bring.

Working under guidance means you can learn how to approach the different areas of a wing chair and build confidence with a larger upholstery project.

It could be ideal if you have already tried smaller upholstery projects and want to progress to something more ambitious.

Upcoming Wing Chair Upholstery Course dates

Craft & Create runs its Wing Chair Upholstery Course across several four-day blocks.

Upcoming courses are:

5–8 October 2026
2–5 November 2026
30 November–3 December 2026
11–14 January 2027
1–4 February 2027
1–4 March 2027
5–8 April 2027
4–7 May 2027
1–4 June 2027

A chance to learn something new

Upholstery can be an incredibly satisfying skill to learn, particularly when you can see a piece of furniture change in front of you.

Rather than throwing away an old chair, you can learn how to restore and personalise it.

You could choose a fabric that works perfectly with your home and give a tired piece of furniture a completely different look.

The course could also appeal to anyone interested in interiors, furniture restoration, traditional crafts or sustainable ways to update their home.

At a glance

What: Wing Chair Upholstery Course
Where: Craft & Create, Folly Farm near Basingstoke
Address: Unit 8, Folly Farm, Kingsclere Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG26 5GJ
Duration: Four days
Project: Bring and reupholster your own wing chair
Upcoming courses: October, November and December 2026, then January through June 2027
Great for: Upholstery enthusiasts, furniture restoration and learning practical craft skills
Booking: Advance booking required

Good to know before you go

You will need to bring your own wing chair for this course, so consider the size and condition of your chair before booking.

As every piece of furniture is different, contact Craft & Create if you are unsure whether your chosen chair is suitable for the course.

This is a multi-day course rather than a short introductory workshop, so make sure you can attend the complete four-day block before booking.

Craft & Create is a working craft studio at Folly Farm near Basingstoke.

For anyone searching for upholstery courses in Hampshire, furniture restoration classes or unusual things to do in Basingstoke, this is an opportunity to work on a substantial project with expert support.

FAQs

When are the next Wing Chair Upholstery Courses?

Upcoming four-day courses run 5–8 October, 2–5 November and 30 November–3 December 2026.

Further courses take place 11–14 January, 1–4 February, 1–4 March, 5–8 April, 4–7 May and 1–4 June 2027.

How long is the Wing Chair Upholstery Course?

The course takes place over four days, giving you time to work through the different stages of upholstering your chair.

Do I bring my own chair?

Yes. This course involves working on your own wing chair.

Is this a short upholstery taster class?

No. This is an intensive multi-day course centred around completing a substantial upholstery project.