Join traditional upholsterer and seat weaver, Felicity Tran to learn the heritage craft of seagrass weaving.

In this one-day workshop Felicity will guide you through the process to hand weave a footstool You will weave using a ‘Herringbone style’ pattern on a local artisan made beech wood frame with sustainable seagrass cord.

Felicity teaches in an engaging, friendly and informal way, with an emphasis on being productive in this mindful craft.

You will leave this workshop with a sense of immense achievement having made a piece of useable, professional quality furniture built to last. You will have a completed handwoven footstool to treasure for years to come.

Meet Your Tutor - felicity tran

Having travelled the globe as a singer and performer in a not so past life, Felicity’s love for elegant, opulent interiors gradually inspired a passion for fine furniture and upholstery.

Swapping sequins and lashes for sprung seats and lashing chord, in January 2014 she became a student at the well renowned Traditional Upholstery Workshop in Carmarthenshire, West Wales, and the rest, as they say, is history….

Tutor: Felicity Tran
Date & Time: Saturday 21st March, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Brush Studio, New Brewery Arts
PRICE: £110.00 (£0.00 VAT)

Please note that this workshop is for those aged 18 and over.

• You are welcome to bring a lidded bottle of water with you but we kindly ask that you do not bring food into the studio. 

• Our on-site café Blend is open until 4pm each day.

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Who is this workshop for?

The workshop is beginner friendly.

What you will need:

All materials will be provided.

Please wear comfortable clothes.

A painted frame option is available. Please email Felicity for colour options and to organise this felicity.tran@outlook.com

Accommodation: 
Residential option available. Find out about our accommodation, costs and how to book here.