Booking for all of our Learning for Leisure courses is via our Eventbrite pages. If you are unable to open or make a booking through Eventbrite, you may need to update your internet browser or use a different one (for example, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome). Read guidance on updating your internet browser.

You can contact your local centre or email adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk if you are struggling to make a booking through Eventbrite or bookings have closed.

If you are no longer able to attend a course, we may be able to refund the course cost up to 7 days before the course start date. We will retain up to 10% of the payment to cover costs incurred by us.

We reserve the right for refunds to be issued by cheque.

Materials cost:

You may need to supply some tools and pay (or provide) for resources appropriate to your project which may include webbing, tacks, thread, hessian, springs, fillers and fabric

Want to update a chair or stool? This is the perfect course for anyone wanting to develop skills in upholstery and furniture renovation.

Venue:

Ashbourne Adult Community Education Centre

Approximate course length:

6 hours

This course is for:

Anyone wanting to develop skills in upholstery and furniture renovation.

You will learn:

You will upholster a project of your choice and learn how to:

• select the best materials for the project

• use a selection of tools

• complete a range of skills and techniques

This is a centre-based course with Covid precautions in place. The course may be subject to change depending on the latest Government guidance.

You will be given the support you require for your individual development.

Work outside of sessions:

You may want to continue working on your project at home with advice from the tutor.

Additional costs and what to prepare:

You will need to bring a project to work on e.g. chair, stool, or ottoman. If you are new to upholstery a dining chair or stool are ideal first projects. You will need to supply resources appropriate to your project which may include webbing, hessian, springs, fillers and fabric. You may need to supply tools. Resources/tools can be bought independently or purchased from the centre. Your tutor will advise you on the first session.

Wear protective clothing such as apron and covered shoes. Eye protection is recommended (clear goggles). A notebook is useful for recording the new skills learnt.

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink.

How to access your course:

This is a centre based course with Covid precautions in place. The course may be subject to change depending on the latest Government guidance.

Progression from this course:

You may wish to progress on to an upholstery course with a qualification; The Association of Master Upholsters and Soft Furnishers (AMUSF) Contact 01629 533696 to find out more about this opportunity.

Discuss your next steps with your tutor or centre staff.

For further information on our April to July 2022 term programme or on the additional support we offer visit: derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation

Course fees explained

Some of our courses are free of charge. Others have a full fee and a lower ‘concessions’ rate for those on certain benefits. This may vary from course to course so please ask when enquiring about a particular course. For many of our learning for leisure courses we use three different fee bands:

Fee A: Full fee

Fee B: Derbyshire Gold cards holders

Fee C: Concessions for those on certain benefits/allowances – details are on our How to fund your learning page.

There may be additional costs on some courses for materials please ask for details.

If selecting one of the reduced rates, you will be asked to show proof of entitlement when attending course.

Booking:

A booking fee is charged by Eventbrite for each booking, this is retained by Eventbrite and included in the advertised fee. Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service receive the course fee.

Before booking onto this course, please read the Derbyshire Adult Education Learner Entitlement

When you book onto the course you need to provide Personal Information. To see the privacy notice issued by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Department of Education (DfE), please visit Education and Skills Funding Agency privacy notice: April 2019

What can you expect from DACES?

Safeguarding and Prevent

Whilst on our on-line courses you can expect a safe space, free from abuse, bullying, discrimination or threat. Click on the following link for more information: Safeguarding and Prevent

If you have any concerns/queries regarding safeguarding/prevent please report these to your tutor or email: adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Further information:

For more information and to view our Summer 2022 brochure visit our website

You can also keep up to date with the learning opportunities that we currently have through our Facebook page.

Or sign up for our newsletter Adult Community Education Newsletter

We wish you every success with your course. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any comments or enquiries at adult.education@derbyshire.gov.uk

Careers Support:

Careers Service

At Derbyshire County Council Careers Service, we provide impartial information, advice and guidance on work and learning related matters to help you make informed decisions on learning, training, work and / or volunteering.

By meeting with a qualified Careers Coaches, we can help you make career decisions throughout your life. From your chosen education route, planning a career change at any age or getting the job that is right for you.

For impartial information, advice and guidance on careers and learning visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/careersservice