Upholstery Workshop for Beginners - 11th January

Join us for an immersive full-day upholstery workshop where traditional craft meets sustainable design. Learn the art of furniture transformation with expert upholsterer Freya Morton as you bring new life to a piece using beautiful Palava fabric remnants.

What You'll Learn:

• Traditional upholstery techniques from stripping to finishing
• How to work with webbing, padding, and foam
• Professional covering and finishing methods
• Tips for future upholstery projects at home

What's Included:

• Full-day hands-on tuition from experienced upholsterer Freya Morton
• All tools, materials, and a small furniture piece to upholster
• Selection of gorgeous Palava fabric remnants for your project
• Refreshments throughout the day
• Exclusive 15% discount on all in-shop purchases

Event Details:

• Date: January 11, 2026
• Time: 10:00 - 16:00 GMT (please arrive 15 minutes early to browse fabrics and settle in)
• Location: Palava
• Capacity: limited to 4 participants for personalized attention
• Ticket Price: £85 per person

Bonus: Arrive early to select your perfect fabric from our archive of beautiful Palava prints, and take advantage of your exclusive shop discount throughout the day.

Perfect for beginners and craft enthusiasts alike. No previous upholstery experience needed. Just bring your enthusiasm and comfortable clothing suitable for craft work. You will leave with a beautifully upholstered piece of furniture and the confidence to tackle future projects.

About Your Teacher: Freya Morton has been creating bespoke upholstered pieces and lampshades for Palava for over 3 years, bringing her passion for sustainability and craftsmanship to every project. Follow her work @mortonfreya

Please note: Workshop tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but can be transferred if you are unable to attend. In the event of staff illness or under-subscribed workshops, Palava reserves the right to cancel workshops at any time. If rescheduling is not possible, the workshop ticket price will be fully refunded.