Upholstery & Furniture Painting Workshop –Take Home Your Own Chair | London

Learn How to Paint and Upholster a Chair – Take It Home With You

Upcycle Your Own Chair Workshop (Painting + Upholstery) | Beginner | London

Turn a tired chair into something beautiful—while learning practical skills you can use again and again.

This hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop combines furniture painting and modern upholstery into one creative day. Join us in our London makerspace for a relaxed, supportive experience where you’ll learn by doing—and leave with a completely transformed chair.

Whether you book a half-day session or the full experience, you’ll gain real skills, work with professional tools, and be guided step-by-step by our experienced team.

Choose your experience:

Morning: Furniture Painting Workshop (from £54)
Learn how to prepare, sand and paint furniture for a professional finish.
You’ll work on a practice piece provided by us.

Afternoon: Upholstery Workshop (from £99)
Learn the fundamentals of modern upholstery, including tools, materials and techniques.
You’ll upholster a simple drop in seat using modern methods.

Full Day: Upcycle Your Own Chair (from £185) (this event)
Combine both workshops and transform a chair from start to finish.
✔ Includes your own chair to upcycle and keep
✔ Ideal for beginners wanting a complete project to take home

Join us for a hands-on furniture upcycling and upholstery workshop where you'll learn how to transform a drop-in seat chair using modern methods. You’ll take home not only a beautifully upcycled chair, but also the confidence and skills to continue working on your own projects.

This in-depth, small-group session is suitable for beginners and those with some experience. You'll be guided through every step of the process — from preparing wood to painting and upholstering — with expert tuition tailored to your individual level.

All tools, materials (except top fabric), and the chair are included in the ticket price. You’ll take your chair home at the end of this workshop.

What You’ll Learn

This full-day upholstery and furniture painting workshop includes:

• The full upcycling process, from prep to finish
• Cleaning, sanding and painting furniture correctly
• Minor repairs where needed
• How to safely and effectively use tools
• The steps involved in upholstering a drop-in seat using modern methods and materials
• The reasons behind each step, tool, and material
• Finishing touches to bring the piece together

You'll be working on a chair from our workshop collection, and by the end of the day, you’ll have an upcycled chair of your own to take home — or at least be very close to completing it. You’ll gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of techniques you can apply to future DIY furniture restoration projects.

What’s Included

• One wooden drop-in seat chair
• All necessary tools and core materials (excluding top fabric)
• Hands-on instruction in a small group setting
• PPE (personal protective equipment)

Please note: You’ll need to bring your own upholstery fabric for the seat. If you're unsure, please send us a message for details or if you can’t source one in time, we’ll have a small selection available to purchase on the day, starting from £30.

What to Bring and Know

• This workshop is for adults aged 18 and over
• Wear closed-toe shoes and old clothes you don’t mind getting dusty or stained
• The session can be physically demanding — please contact us in advance if you need support or any adjustments to participate comfortably

Why Join?

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, an aspiring upcycler, or simply curious about upholstery, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn practical skills in a supportive and creative setting. You’ll leave with a unique piece of furniture and the confidence to take on future projects. Make something meaningful- This workshop isn’t just creative—it’s sustainable and community-driven. You’ll learn how to extend the life of furniture while supporting a charitable organisation.

Why people love this workshop

• Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance
• Very small groups (max 5 painting / 2–3 upholstery)
• Supportive, relaxed environment
• Hands-on learning (not just watching)
• Sustainable skills—save furniture from landfill
• Supports a charity initiative

Spaces are very limited

Due to the small group sizes, workshops often sell out quickly.
Book early to secure your place.

Browse Past Projects

Scroll down to see photos from previous workshops for a bit of inspiration before you begin!