Upholstery

Tutor in Residence

Laurens Otto, Toowoomba

Laurens started his upholstering apprenticeship in 1963 in Sydney and attended Sydney Technical College in Ultimo for four years. In 1968 he was named NSW Upholstery Apprentice of the Year and in 1967 was the top student in the advanced course.  In conjunction with his woodcarving and furniture making Laurens has always worked as an upholsterer and for many years in the 70’s and 80’s did the repair work for both the Sydney Hilton and Regent Hotels. He has taught upholstery at both the McGregor Summer and Winter Schools in the past.

Course Synopsis

This course is for all those people who would like to re-upholster their favourite chair themselves. It may be a dining chair, a bedroom chair or the office or lounge chair. Students will begin by stripping the chair down to the frame, then progress to repadding and upholstering.

Even if you have no experience whatsoever, you can do this course.

NOTE:   All students must contact the tutor at least 4 to 6 weeks before the start of the course to discuss their project, as stuffing and fabric should be purchased prior to the class where possible. Laurens’ contact details will be sent out after enrolment

Level

All levels

Materials

Depends on item to be upholstered. If buying new tools these could be $100 plus, but most people would have the needed equipment. A materials list will be sent on enrolment.

Enrol

An enrolment form for Winter School is in pdf format for you to complete and either fax or post.