AMUSF Qualifications
 
 
Scroll down to see available dates. We aim to add more dates soon!
 

AMUSFThis is an Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers Qualification.

It is suitable for the enthusiastic DIYer or it can lead to a professional qualification. It is designed for those wishing to work within the trade or those who wish to start their own business.
 
During the course you will study and/or produce;

A portfolio containing notes and samples on the following:
  • Basic Design Skills: sketching, colour co-ordination and scale drawings.
  • Health & safety relevant to the workplace.
  • Use of tools and materials.
  • Basic sewing machine skills.
  • Fabric pattern matching & trimmings.
  • An understanding of the fire regulations.
Produce as either an exercise or an actual piece:
  • Upholster a drop in seat (exercise)
  • Upholster a stitched & stuffed seat (exercise)
  • Upholster a stitched & stuffed sprung side-chair.
  • Upholster a sprung arm (exercise)
  • Deep buttoning a stool or headboard - Modern (exercise)
  • Upholster a sprung TV/Fireside/Nursing Chair with seat and back – traditional.
  • Make a Box Cushion with zip (exercise)


The course will be for one week per month for seven months, starting Monday 14th February 2011.

However there will be an amount of work that will need to be done off site outside of these dates and full support will be given to guide and assist in the work
 
If you would like to discuss the programme further or book your place, please ring Alison on 01691 624023 or email her at alison@jamiltonupholstery.co.uk                       
 

                                     AMUSF Approved

 



 
 
The Course  

Cost
Tuition Fee: £1728.00 + VAT
Admin and Registration Fee: £58.00 +VAT
Studio Charge: £300 +VAT
 
Total: £2086 +VAT    

Dates 
Please scroll down to view the dates of the course. The course runs 1 week per month for 7 months.
 
Any other questions? Please email Alison at alison@jamiltonupholstery.co.uk or give her a ring on 01691 624023 and she will happily answer any of your queries.  

Please Note:
We no longer send details of class dates to everybody who has been in the past as the numbers are now too great. However, if you would like to receive notice of the current dates please telephone or email the sales office.

 

How to Book Your Lessons:  

Only one place left! Call Alison on 01691 624023 or email her at alison@jamiltonupholstery.co.uk to book your place now.



Tuition Terms & Conditions

 

All fees to be paid in full on acceptance of application and prior to commencement of course.

Studio charges cover the cost of materials used in exercise pieces that cannot be recycled.

All prices are subject to VAT charged at the current rate.

Please be aware that these courses require an element of bending, lifting and carrying heavy furniture, fabrics and equipment. 

 


2011 Dates (More to be added soon)


 
February 2011
 
Monday 14th to Friday 18th
 
 
March 2011
 
Monday 14th to Friday 18th
 
 
April 2011
 
Monday 11th to Friday 15th
 
 
May 2011
 
Monday 9th to Friday 13th May
 
 
June 2011
 
Monday 13th  to Friday 17th
 
 
July 2011
 
Monday 11th to Friday 15th
 
 
August 2011
 
Monday 15th to Friday 19th
 
 
 
The Association of Master Upholsterers & Soft Furnishers Crest is a badge we are proud to have
earned and we are keen to maintain the high standard of work and good business practice that it symbolizes.
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